1997 Ford Expedition: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Parking brake on 1997 expedition fall to pieces, replaced both e-brake assemblies. *bf the consumer started using the parking brake since his driveway contained a slop, until one day when he backed of out of a parking spot, the vehicle began to make funny noises. The next day the vehicle began to make grinding noises and started to vibrate badly. The vehicle was towed and the consumer was informed by the dealer that it was a known problem, but ford would not fix it for free. The starter was replaced.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 65,000 miles · NY

Paint and finish on roof of vehicle peeling, cracking, flaking off - oxidation from rust, ruining entire outer car surface - have been advised that primer coat was either missed or skimped during the production process... Ford will not address this issue - one male rep from ford stated: "the paint job is only supposed to last 2 years" not an acceptable answer...also, child safety locks engage themselves, thus preventing occupants in rear seats to exit vehicle, can cause injury or death in an emergency situation... Also, vehicle rear wheels and or axels "chatter" at low speed turns... Also, an audible hum in vehicle at normal highway speeds...also, audible squeaking from interior side panels...ford dealer states: cause cannot be located...also, leather seats have cracked and show signs of abnormal wear - this is apparant in all leather seat coverings but especially in the front "bucket" or "captain" seats...ford states warranty for vehicle no longer covers -engine has had several episodes of "misfiring" of "revving" on it's own - has been explained away as a "computer" problem or a "sensor" problem - always at cost to consumer..."check engine" light has come on on numerous occasions, using previous explanations as stated previously. Have numerous invoices for replacements of sensors, computer chips, etc.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Suspension · WI

Replaced front sway bar and stabilizer. Front end squeals when holding steering wheel.

Filed Oct 14, 2001 · Suspension · TX

It took some time before I could determine the source of the squeak because it was an intermittent problem. The oem pitman arm is a sealed unit with insufficent lubrication & no provision for lubrication. This is a steering component & should be recalled. All steering & suspension moving components such as tie-rod ends & ball joints should be required to have provisions for lubrication. My vehicle has been repaired but I have observed several vehicles of the same model with the same problem during parking lot turns. This is a steering component & should be a safety recall, not a tsb. There is no safe substitute for proper vehicle maintenance, no matter what the manufacturers tell you about sealed components. Moving parts with grease fittings are sealed also. If factory sealed components without grease fittings were adequate then the bearing hubs on my boat trailer wouldn't have grease fittings. I have been an ase master technician since 1977.

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Suspension · GA

My front supension was making bad squeaking noise but their is no grease fitting on the driver side so that you can grease it. So I took my vehicle to willoby ford and they told me that the supension arm or something needed to be replaced. I haven't had it replaced yet. Would it be in my best intrest to wait and see what the gov't find out first?

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Steering · OR

While backing the vehicle out of a parking spot I began to turn the wheel to the left, and heard/felt a grinding, then observed a 6" 3/8in bolt shoot out from the left front wheel well. After that the steering would not respond. Upon examination of the front left wheel well I found on the ground the 3 mount bolts that hold the steering box to the frame member. The steering box was hanging 4" forward and lower then it's normal mounting position. The vehicle is currently at skyline ford in salem, oregon and scheduled to be looked at first thing monday morning.

Filed Mar 22, 2000 · Steering · CA

Heard a squeaky noise coming from the steering linkages: pitman arm. Consumer heard noises when making turns. Dealer said pitman arm could not be lubricated, has to be replaced at the consumer's cost.

Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Brakes · OH

When braking normally, on any type of road surface, truck does not stop properly. Brakes grind and squeal very badly. Driver is actually able to feel the grinding through the brake pedal. Truck was taken to the dealership. The rotors will need to be replaced because of hard spots. *ak

Filed Jan 28, 2000 · Steering · PA

Consumer noticed a "squeal/rubbing" noise from the front of the vehicle, dealers tech determined it was a bad pitman arm bushing, upon further investigation during the removal and replacement, tech noticed the steering shaft was also cracked in seven places.

Filed Oct 23, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · AK

Brakes were squeaky and felt spongy, addressed twice, rotors were out by -0.05. Engine exihibit 'piston slap' documented from day one, dealer stated it may be attributed to octane level, informed by second dealer to downshift, that it will not harm engine, road test by technician diagnosed the PCM was adjusting to load!!nowhere to secure child seat in third row.heater replaced twice with windows fogging creating poor visibility.second row single seat fell back upon acceleration,knocking passenger's head back, was stuck and would not reset until pushed very, very hard. Interior dash and headliner squeaks, horseshoe molding tabs around stereo wore through and rattles

Filed Oct 23, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · AK

Rear sway bar fell out of bushing, making difficult to control. Engine has rough idle.roof rack fell off due to screws that hold rack to roof were not installed.exterior moldings and glass trim discolored.passenger power window sticks and squeaks.serpentine belt noisy upon cold morning starts.

Filed Sep 8, 1998 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

Transmission failed causing grinding noise and vibration.