2003 Ford Expedition Rotor Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- needed replaced · 7 records
- brake pads · 7 records
- rotors replaced · 5 records
- front rotors · 5 records
- rotors needed · 5 records
- brake dust · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Mechanical · Rotor
Rotors needing to be replaced at low mileage on ford expedition 2003- or newer and 2004 ford f150's 2003 or newer. *jb
ODI 10178573
Labels · Pump · Rotor
On august 26,2006 took my suv to dealer to have it checked out because the front end was shaking really bad. Was told that it needed to have front and rear rotors replaced had another dealer check out only need front rotors replaced had them replaced. On sept 8, 2006 took back to dealer because i heard a whinning noise thought it was the power steering fluid low. It checked out okay dealer check it and was informed…
ODI 10171938
Rotor
My brakes began to squeal around 50k. This is the first brake servicing required on this vehicle. I was told by a number of mechanics that the front rotors needed to be replaced because they were worn down too much. I was surprised about this and found that this is a very well known and common problem with the 2003 ford expeditions. Apparently, these rotors are not "defective" in material or workmanship otherwise…
ODI 10160667
Rotor
The rotors have been constantly warping. The rotors were machined at 24985, 35498 and 40520 miles. The dealership told me this will be the last time the rotors can be turned and new rotors will have to be purchased if/when they warped again. Does not seem normal for the rotors to be turned every 5000 to 10000 miles. 8jb
ODI 10134431
Rotor
Dt: 2003 ford expedition. The consumer stated the rotors created a huge safety hazard . The brakes were made of hard metal, and the rotors were made of soft metal which wore them down. There were no brake problems prior to finding this defect. The vehicle has 50,000 miles on it, and was taken to dealer for regular maintenance to the brakes. The dealership refused to let the consumer take the vehicle until the rotors…
ODI 10134180
Rotor
Front brake rotors completely worn down after only 23,000 miles. Seems to be a chronic problem with this year/model.
ODI 10139000
Rotor
The dealership replaced the front and rear pads at 14,000 miles, and resurfaced the rotors. At 23,000 miles when consumer applied applied the brakes, they pulsated. Dealer indicated to the consumer that front rotors needed to be replaced.*ak the dealer replaced the brake fluid because it was burnt. The consumer suspected there was pressure on the brake pads probably from the abs. *jb
ODI 10090013
Rotor
Excessive brake dust accumulation since new. Rotors have been turned once and now need to be replaced with pads at 23,600 miles. *ak
ODI 10088432
Pads · Rotor
Excessive wearing of rotors and pads. Front (right & left) brake pads needed to replaced as well as rotors at 25,000 miles. Car is not driven hard. Ford service center(maguire's ford of hershey, pa) stated that there was still padding left and that there was no metal contact with rotors, but the rotors were worn to 1.1 ickness(fl) and 1.09(fr). I am having specs on rotors independantly verified.*ak
ODI 10080518
Pads · Rotor
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due worn out parts. *ak the brake pads reduced brake rotor thickness below minimum safe thickness for new pads. The average brake pad life was 12k to 81k miles. If they are non ford pads, rotor failure would occur in as little as 3k miles. The consumer requested a written agreement…
ODI 10090049
Rotor
BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
ODI 10055672
Cooling System · Electrical System · Rotor · Suspension
While making a stop, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection numerous times, but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the brake rotors needed to be replaced. *ak when stopping,…
ODI 10115182
Rotor
Excessive wearing of rotors and pads. Front (right & left) brake pads needed to replaced at 21,000 miles, worn down to antirattle ring and rotors were scortched (ove heated) and also needed to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10048905
Pads · Rotor
Brake pads wear prematurely and score rotors, along with excessive brake dust. *cb
ODI 10054311
Pads · Rotor
Excessive brake dust on front wheels of 2003 ford expedition. Front brakes needed replacement after only 13,000 miles. Rotors also needed replacement. Brake replacement on all previous vehicles took place after 25,000 miles were on the vehicles. Ford customer service did not believe that there is a problem with the brake pads or brakes and was not willing to do anything to resolve the problem. However, i did see a…
ODI 10018932
Rotor
Front rotors wore out prematurely with less then 25,000 miles on the vehicle. Front rotors were replaced three times by the dealer. *ak
ODI 10101677