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Ford Expedition Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

80
Owner complaint records in our dataset
12
Years with records
1999–2010
Stored years

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 80 stored complaint records:

  • 10 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 4 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • brake pedal · 27 records
  • brakes failed · 11 records
  • brake dust · 9 records
  • pedal depressed · 7 records
  • foot brake · 7 records
  • failure mileage · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi25
60–100k mi15
30–60k mi14
100–150k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • April 2, 2012 · 82,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle stability control warning light illuminated. The contact applied the brakes when the vehicle begin to shimmy and the brake was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 82,000.

    ODI 10456290

    2008 records in this system

  • March 22, 2012

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Defective brake booster. Has there been any complaints about this. *tr

    ODI 10453254

    2007 records in this system

  • January 16, 2012 · 73,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Driving at approx 35 mph on dry pavement. I approached a 2 way intersection with one stop sign. Traction control light illuminated and vehicle would not stop. Brakes were pumped multiple times with no change. Vehicle went through stop sign and off the road eventually coming to a stop naturally without the assistance of the brakes. Vehicle was placed in park and traction control light went off. Brakes were then…

    ODI 10448940

    2008 records in this system

  • November 8, 2011 · 73,000 miles

    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

    2004 records in this system

  • November 1, 2011

    Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure

    This is a used car we were going to buy at a reputable dealer's lot. Salesman assured us it had not been in an accident. Upon inspection by our mechanic, it was determined that this vehicle had extensive front end damage, being rebuilt with salvage parts and repainted, probably in mexico. The transmission needed costly repairs. It had also had the tailgate removed, possibly replaced, and the brake pedal was welded…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10470448

    2008 records in this system

  • September 4, 2011

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    My vehicle was involved in an accident while coming into a cub to get onto the freeway the vehicle in front of me made a sudden stop in an emergency panic i hit my brakes and my expedition never attempted to stop. As i explained to two of officers on the scene i was standing on my brakes and it would not stop. The following business day i was given information from my insurance company there was a rash of problems…

    Crash reported · 4 injuries

    ODI 10434423

    2008 records in this system

  • September 4, 2011

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    On september 4, 2011 attempting to apply my brakes due to a vehicle that abruptly stopped without warning my vehicle would not stop feeling as if the brakes were not gripping i hit the rear of the vehicle in front of me. Prior to the accident the ford dealership changed the rear brake to include installing a new rear brake line kit stating there was nothing wrong with the front as they had not worn down yet. Not…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10427516

    2008 records in this system

  • June 15, 2011 · 86,650 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    BRAKE LINES FAILED AND LOST 90% OF BRAKE POWER.

    ODI 10421939

    2000 records in this system