This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While driving on a expressway traveling at 55mph, my wife felt a thumping and heard noise coming from under the truck. When I looked underneath, I noticed 2 holes punched through the backing plate of the rear brakes on the drivers side. I pulled the wheel and the rotor off and the parking brake shoes and hardware fell out onto the ground. After talking to a Ford dealership I learned that this is a common problem with Expedition. I researched it on line and found other reports of the same issue including some instances of wheels locking up. This could cause serious accidents. Why has Ford not issued a recall? I have also had 2 leaking exhaust manifold gaskets that I am told is also common.
Lost brakes on 476 outside of philly ditched car so I would not hit stopped cars, totaled my Expedition and wife, kids, dog, and I all survived, just bleeding airbag burns.
My brakes started squiking, and that went on for about a week and then it became hard for me to stop. So now I have a lot of squiking and I have to stop way before I am suppose to. I bought some brake pads that did not fix the problem.
Rubber brake line separated at the caliper. Caused total loss of braking power. Luckily I was pulling into the driveway at a slow speed when this happened.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While driving 45 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and the brake pedal nearly touched the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle; however, the stopping distance had doubled. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was extremely rusted and had a pinhole. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 113,000.
- Holmdel, NJ, USA
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1997 Ford Expedition was parked in driveway. Under hood fire and smoke erupted. Cruise control disconnect switch had burst into flames and set brake fluid on fire. Significant damage. Parts replaced, old parts available.
When pushing on the brake pedal it took an extra twenty feet to stop. It felt like it was on ice. The dealer inspected the brakes and found no defects, and the computer showed nothing. The brakes would get hard and the calipers were clicking. When the vehicle had gone over bumps, the ABS light would appear on the dash. The vehicle would be turned off and back on and the light would go off.
The consumer stated that the differential failed. The consumer heard a hissing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The mechanic at the Ford dealership determined that the differential was defective. The brakes made noise when the vehicle was in motion.
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- Quinton, VA, USA