Explorer Sport Trac Brakes

[hockeystyx]

I have owned a 2001 Sport Trac and now own a 2002 Sport Trac, Both cars had and now have the same problem with the left front brakes. The pads wear out in a VERY short time and the truck pulls to the left when applying the brakes. The rest of the brakes are fine. I would like to know if anybody else is experiencing the same problem.

[Sawallish]

My Sport Trak brakes lockup and pull to the right. It caused an accident (minor) and I had the vehicle repaired and brakes checked. Last nite in an heavy braking situation on the freeway it did the same thing AGAIN. It is very dangerous issue. The accident occurred under emergency braking, went sideways on the freeway and clipped the median barriar. Anyone else having this problem?

[Matt Puckett]

I own a 2001 Sport Trac with approx. 50,000 mi. that I bought used at 19,000 mi., I've had it almost two years and the left front disc brakes seem to wear out extremely fast. I do occasionally pull a boat or utility trailer, but not on a regular basis. I've had to replace the front brake pads three times in the last 20,000 mi., each time both left and right sides were replaced as a set and the rotors were turned and bearings regreased, and from the sound and feel of it I'm about to have to do it again. I don't see anything obvious, the calipers do not appear to be leaking or binding but something must be wrong, anyone else having this problem? Could the proportional valve be adjusted wrong? Does anyone know procedure for correct adjustment? Any ideas or solutions would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

[Sawallish]

Originally Posted by Matt Puckett

I own a 2001 Sport Trac with approx. 50,000 mi. that I bought used at 19,000 mi., I've had it almost two years and the left front disc brakes seem to wear out extremely fast. I do occasionally pull a boat or utility trailer, but not on a regular basis. I've had to replace the front brake pads three times in the last 20,000 mi., each time both left and right sides were replaced as a set and the rotors were turned and bearings regreased, and from the sound and feel of it I'm about to have to do it again. I don't see anything obvious, the calipers do not appear to be leaking or binding but something must be wrong, anyone else having this problem? Could the proportional valve be adjusted wrong? Does anyone know procedure for correct adjustment? Any ideas or solutions would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.

Matt, I finally gave up on my Sport Trac and traded for a 2003 Ford Explorer. My problem was not the pre-mature wear you describe, but, erratic braking. After driving at highway speeds for a bout 45 min. to an hour and then braking I had the experience of the right front brake grabbing and pulling to the right. I suspected heat buildup on the rotor or pad. There is a possibility that this was coming from the front bearing as a friend said he could hear a high pitched noise coming from there. I couldn't hear it. The dealer said he didn't have the time to test drive the vehicle for 45 min. to an hour.

[BLM1]

i have a 2002 Sport trac and my right front brake at 25000 had to be redone and now at 34000 it is needing it again! does ford know about this sticking brakes that wears them out fast?

[95 Snake]

ive got extremely squeeky brakes even after new rotors, pads and cleaning of rotors...this is rediculous

[shooter39]

have a 2001 ST bought new. have 45K w/original pads. no problems. ck out mysporttrac.com for more info