2003 Ford Expedition Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 17 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake dust · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal dropped to the floor and the contact experienced a loss of braking capability. The contact stated he crashed into a tree stump and snow on the ground and the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 18,535. Updated 3/14/11 *cn it was determined the…
Crash reported
ODI 10380957
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake lines rusted and leaked causing sudden loss of most braking. I bought this ford new in july of 2003. After the brake failure, the vehicle was towed. I had all brake lines replaced, and still have the piece which leaked. The shop said it is because the brake lines are routed on top of the frame rails, and salt builds up. But i've lived in this area all my life (i'm 66) and had many older or higher mileage…
ODI 10328726
Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes need to be replaced constantly. Pads wear very fast. Rotors wear easily and need replacement with pads each time. When brought to have rotors turn, was told they are manufactured with very little tolerance and could not be turned even though there was minimal visible wear. Was told they did not "mic" with enough range to tolerate the cut when turning. Rotors should not need replacement with each brake change.…
ODI 10256448
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
Consumer is having problems with air condition making noise, power windows only lower, radio volume gets louder when accelerating seat control buttons are inoperable. *ts water leaked from the sunroof, even though it was closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 separate occasions due to brake and rotor noise. The consumer experienced lack of power when attempting to accelerate. The consumer was unable to…
ODI 10139949
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 ford expedition developed problems with the brake equipment.***no answer required***. *mr the front brake rotors were completely worn down. *sc
ODI 10128060
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ford expedition 2003 front brakes and brake system failed. *bf the consumer stated there was visible dusting, difficulty stopping and brake chatter. The consumer was told the problem was due to incredibly high and overheating from the original brake pads, the problem was so bad that the rotors welded to the rims. *jb
ODI 10113270
Latch · Power Adjust · Rack · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer complained about front brake rotors. The front brake rotors were checked on three separate occasions but problem recurred. *ak the dealer told the consumer the problem was due to dust. The vehicle was taken to two outside sources who concluded that the brakes were bad and that the rotors needed to be replaced. The consumer has also replaced the steering rack, seat motor and automatic door lock. *nm
ODI 10075542
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brakes had to be replaced at 20,000; worn down to zero mm. Checked three months earlier and they were at 4mm and told they "might" need to be replaced at the next service. Rotors had to be sanded. Excessive black brake dust on front wheels, dust also evident on back wheels. *nm
ODI 10063755
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES, STEERING FAILED. *AK
ODI 10057123
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer was at a stop in traffic while gradually the vehicle moved up. Upon depressing the brakes the pedal went to the floor and would not stop the vehicle. This problem occurred more than ten times in the last six months. Also, while driving at any speed the engine check light and battery light came on. Sometimes, the lights blinked rapidly, and sometimes they would just stay on. Dealer examined the vehicle seven…
ODI 10072249
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Rear brake pads were worn to the metal at 32,000 miles on my 2003 ford expedition. I am told that this was very unusual for the rear pads to wear out so fast. Brakes felt like they were failing at the time i heard the scraping of the metal scraping against the rotors. *jb
ODI 10039080
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Excessive brake dust on wheels. After cleaning the wheels are completely black after one day. *ph
ODI 10030534
Exterior · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sidewall
Side mirrors do not return to original position after backing up. Too much brake dust and wear. Tires had to be replaced at 20,000 miles for sidewall degradation.*ak
ODI 10026100
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST. *JB
ODI 10049294
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is an enormous amount of brake dust build-up on the front and back wheels. After having the truck washed, an enormous amount of break dust began to build-up after traveling 1 mile. *nlm i was told by the dealership service representative that this was the #1 complaint made by 2003 expedition owners when they bring their vehicles in to be serviced. The service representative also said that there was no solution…
ODI 10010854
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
REAR BRAKES NEEDED REPLACEMENT. (NAR) *PH *CB
ODI 10071629
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer noticed that in order to stop vehicle she would have to apply force to brake pedal. *ak
ODI 10042818
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Ford Expedition.
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