Problems with 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Front brake rotors warp and brakes are bad within 13,000 miles. problem has recurred several times. apparently the brakes for the heavier ford sport trac model are from the lighter ford ranger and undersized. brakes failing on this short interval could lead to drivers on the road with totally inadequate braking capacity. *tr

The brakes failed. this consumer was notified of this problem by a passing motorist. mechanic determined that this occurred because of a defect in the multi function switch. *ak

I have a 2001 ford sport trac 2 wheel drive. when the truck had just passed the warranty period the brakes had to be replaced. the right front was down to bare metal. the rotor was replaced. twice since then the brakes have been replaced with the exact same ploblem and now need to be replaced again.ford parts were used and parts were professionally installed.i have spoked with 11 other people who have the same truck with the same problem. also the turn signal and brake lights do not work if the tilt steering is tilted down. my truck has less than 92000 miles, and quiiet frankly i am very disappointed. i have owned fords for the past 25 years and until this one i would not have owned anything else. now it's time to get a new truck and i am not at all set on a ford. *ak

At 31,000 miles brakes and rotors had to be replaced, and again at 57,000 miles. have taken it to dealer on several occasions because the brakes squealed, especially when pressure is applied. tech said the brakes needed to seed. problems with front brakes has been ongoing. is this normal or are there other sport trak owners experiencing the same kind of problems with their brakes. (has lead to tires cupping, bushings needing replacement, front end alignments, ball joint replacement, etc.)*ak