100 of the 3,270 complaints about the Ford Explorer (3.1%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
100Complaints · Brakes
3.1%Share of complaints
0.51×vs. all vehicles
19Last 12 months
15.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
19 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 18 in the 12 months before — up 6%.
15 of these reports (15.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 12 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 25V371000 (2025-06-03, model year 2025).
The contact owned a 2025 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was making a right turn into a resident carport, the vehicle surged forward and crashed into the house at approximately 10-15 MPH. The brake pedal was depressed during the failure.
Brakes · 2026-09-25 · ODI 11766976 · Crash
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.
Brakes · 2026-08-11 · ODI 11756160 · Crash
Power steering doesnot work , steering was hard also antilock brake failure
Brakes · 2026-10-08 · ODI 11769838
On repeated occasions the vehicle’s braking system has malfunctioned without driver input, including uncommanded automatic brake engagement at highway speed and, most recently, a failure of the braking system to respond as commanded.
Brakes · 2026-08-04 · ODI 11754676
I experienced catastrophic brake failure on July 14 2026. Total loss of brakes that led me to narrowly miss several vehicles. The Ford Dealership in Manor TX stated it needed the brake booster replaced and program reset.
Brakes · 2026-07-30 · ODI 11753747
July 12, 2026 I returned home and parked about 10 ft from my garage. I put my car in park, turned off the motor, and went to get out, when my husband started yelling at me that the car was moving. I pumped the brake, and heard a clicking sound.
Brakes · 2026-07-21 · ODI 11751929 · Crash
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 25V371000 · 2025-06-03 · Model years: 2025
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary. If bolts are missing, the brake caliper and pads will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S60.
