2003 Ford Explorer

2003 FORD EXPLORER
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GWWARD
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Brakes problem
2003 Ford Explorer V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

When I apply the brakes at low speeds, there will be a power surge just before the car stops that causes the car to lunge forward. Of course, the Ford agency is clueless.
Apr 11, 2009 at 4:19 PM
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BLACKOP555
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does the vehicle rev up or does it just lunge forward like the brakes momentarly quit?
Apr 11, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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GWWARD
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It's as if the brakes don't work for a few second, and the car moves forward, then the brakes kick in again.
Apr 12, 2009 at 10:42 AM
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BLACKOP555
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i would suspect bad ball joints causing the vehicle to surge forward when the vehicle stops.
Apr 12, 2009 at 4:28 PM
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