1997 Ford Expedition brakes problems

Filed Dec 17, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 3 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

While coming to a stop and the intersection of longstreet and highway 82. I pressed on the brake peddle and the brakes locked up and I sled through the intersection into a ditch. I was traveling the speed limit of 50 MPH. The passenger air bag deployed but the drivers did not deploy. I have a broken nose from hitting steering wheel. Seat belts were on front seat driver and passenger.

Filed Nov 13, 2016 · Brakes, Suspension · TN

My brake went to the floor when I started to drive my vehicle last week. I was going to ave my bakes replaced today when the mechanic noticed that the lower control arms were very rusted it has pieces breaking off and there is actually a hole in the rear driver side lower control arm. The metal brake lines is also rusted in two. He looked at my 1998 expidition and the lower control arms on the back of it are also rusted out. He saididn't I should not drive either of them until they are replaced. I'm wondering if there is a recall on these.

Filed Aug 26, 2015 · Brakes · 130,021 miles · KY

In driveway upon depressing the brake pedal, to put car in gear, brake pedal went to the floor. No brakes at all. No warning. No lights indicating failure ahead of time. Both brake lines that go from master cyl, to ABS unit rusted through. Upon for dealer replacing both lines on a test drive frt driverside brake line failed due to rust. Cost $976 for those rusted out lines and still 3 ore badly rusted, to go. Hardly safe with severely rusted lines. When those two lines burst,(at same time) no backup brake system in affect.

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 145,000 miles · VA

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 expeditions. 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.

Filed Feb 19, 2011 · Brakes · 133,000 miles · NY · crash

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.

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 165 miles · MI

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.

Filed Apr 11, 2009 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · MS

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.

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · TX

Parking brake on 1997 expidition came apart while driving.

Filed Oct 8, 2008 · Brakes · 136,000 miles · OR

Initially, while applying the brakes on dry pavement, the ABS would engage intermittently. The front brakes were replaced after this happened. Unfortunately, it continued to occur intermittently. After which, the ABS light would light up. The rear ABS sensor was replaced and it still continued to happen, but the brake pedal would be hard initially but could be pushed through. A bearing was replaced on the frontend. The ABS would continue to engage randomly. Now, after the vehicle has been driven, then sat for 15-30 minutes, and then driven again, the ABS will engage--but then the brake pedal is very hard and difficult to push. The ABS light comes on. Our mechanic is now using his "tech hotline" to learn how to fix this.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Brakes · 113,000 miles · NJ

Tl*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.