2004 Ford Expedition Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 6 records
- brakes failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space and applying the brakes, the brake was depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The contact drove the vehicle to a local mechanic and notice brake fluid leaking. The mechanic advised that the radiator supporter was rusted and also caused the brake lines to rust. The mechanic replaced the radiator support unit and the…
ODI 10436107
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact was coming to a stop and depressed the brake pedal when the vehicle would not stop or slow down. The contact crashed into a pole and a gas meter before the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. No one was injured yet the vehicle was destroyed. The origin of the fire was unknown. The dealer…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10402977
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact was driving 40 mph and changing gears when he attempted to apply the brakes but there was no response. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a pile of snow in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him back to the…
Crash reported
ODI 10414700
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
We were involved in an accident. Our 2004 ford expedition seamed to fail to respond to slamming on the brakes to avoid collision. We rear ended a car, no one hurt. No air bag deployment at all. #0-35 mph speed. Hit car in front of us after he stopped in road for no reason. Major damage to our truck. Should have been fender bender.
Crash reported
ODI 10323287
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels
On 6/22, the right wheel bearing assembly failed while traveling ~20 mph. As a result, a fire occurred. I put the fire out in our driveway at home with a water hose. Significant damage occurred to the right wheel assembly, bearing housing, 1/e axle, rotor, caliper, brake pads, emergency brake, etc...luckily, were close to home and were not traveling 70 mph. No other vehicles were involved and there were no injuries…
Fire reported
ODI 10232749
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My 2004 ford expedition has had a problem since we bought it from the dealer. The advancetrac will engage on dry surfaces and smooth roads. It will happen anytime of year when the road is dry and should have no reason for turning on. I almost crashed october 31 2007, the abs turned on and i could not steer, i slowly came to a stop in on the wrong side of the road. It was hard to stop while the abs was still engaged…
ODI 10313835
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On 9/16/06 at approximately. 64,500 miles on odometer without any similar problem, i started car at los angeles international airport parking lot #3 with foot on brake. Brake pedal went to all the way the floor as engine started and escaping air type sound heard. Pumped pedal and each time it depressed less and less until full brake pedal returned. Drove and applied brake numerous times without incident until…
ODI 10169675
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began to vibrate while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repairs. The technician turned the rotors and replaced the brake pads. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on a second occasion for the identical failure. The dealer advised the contact that the front rotors…
ODI 10325081
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes have failed to work properly on several occasions. Three (3) times when i backed up out of my driveway...brakes completely failed...i almost hit the trees across street in my neighbor's yard. I pumped the brakes vigorously when i realized they weren't working. Don't know how i escaped an accident. It happened again when i tried to back up one night when i was away from home in north carolina. I realized the…
ODI 10174846
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
During emergency stop it was noted that the brake pedal went to the floor. Suv had less then 8k miles on it. Dealer turned the disks and replaced pads and bled brake system. Brakes still go to the floor and now have brake shudder at 13k miles. *jb
ODI 10131210
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Air bag/brakes failed. 2004 ford expedition. At 28500 miles brakes and rotor was replaced along with the clutches in the rear two weeks later this accident. Noise was still heard in the rear after the repair. Car was totaled. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10131452
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On three occasions the brakes on my 04 expedition failed. Twice was when towing a 5000 lb. Trailer, and i assumed the problem was connected with that. But the other day when not towing i almost clobbered the car ahead of me when i had to make a hard stop. On the three occasions the pedal goes almost to the floor with little (but some) braking effect. The ford garage cannot find anything wrong.*ak
ODI 10095810
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving 45 mph brakes failed. Driver pressed the brake pedal, which pulsated and went down to the floor. Somehow vehicle stopped without incident. After the vehicle stopped engine check warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not sure how to repair this problem. *ak
ODI 10063144
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a new 2004 ford expedition the front brakes give off huge amounts of brake dust in 100 miles the rims are solid black. I feel this is a safety issue and may result in brake failure. *nm
ODI 10065584
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Excessive accumulation of brake dust was found on the aluminum wheels. There' is tsb 10004901 on this issue, and the manufacturer has a kit that the consumer can purchase for $230.00 plus installation. The kit is not guaranteed to correct the problem, but it will reduce the dust accumulation, per the dealership.*ak *nm
ODI 10055971
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Ford Expedition.
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