When key is between off and on shift lever can be moved out of park and emergency brake cannot stop vehicle from rolling backwards. Please provide further information.
1997 Ford Expedition brakes complaints
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Abs kicks in on dry pavement, and vehicle won't stop on ice or snow. Consumer once almost rear ended another vehicle.
This vehicle has had "no brakes" on numerous occasions. When we took it in to our local ford dealership for the first time on 10-7-98, we were told because they cannot duplicate the problem, we have no problem. When it was taken in on 1-27-99 to our local ford dealership they called the manufacture this time to find out if any other expeditions might of had this same sort of problem and was advised "no". They decided because it had the same brake system as another ford vehicle to change the front sensors. When I went to pick the vehicle up from them, I was told by the service manager that I should drive with the anticipation that the brakes could go out at any given time. They were not sure that this fixed the problem. Well low and behold the brakes went out again, this time a solo accident with this vehicle with "no brakes". We were very lucky no other vehicles were involved as someone would definitely have gotten killed. This vehicle definitely poses a high safety risk to the roads and highways it is driven on.
From a parking space at a strip mall I backed into a 3' concrete pole, when I applied my foot to the brake and put the vehicle in drive , the vehicle sped off as if I had floored the accelerator. No amount of pumping the brakes did any good. I hit two other cars, took out a brick column and didn't stop until I hit a second brick column. Witnesses say that they did see brake lights on my vehicle.
When applying brakes pedal pulsates and then goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
From date of purchase there were problems with ABS. Abs brake system replaced 4 times. When driving 30 MPH or less and applying brakes, lost all braking ability.
Vehicle has no brakes at low speeds during failure. It can be intermittent. The system thinks the wheels are locked and will not allow brakes to apply. I used to work for ford. This is known within the company, but is kept very quiet. Dealers must call and speak to someone to get help. The problem is not documented with tsb's or other service information systems.
Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly when brakes were applied. Dealer has been notified.
Would be driving vehicle & applying brakes (ABS) & pedal would pulsate. Vehicle would fail to stop. Problem is intermittent. Abs light kept coming on and staying. Would only go off when vehicle is not on. Took to dealership & was informed tsb on vehicle & it was out of warranty, by 5 weeks with only 4163 miles. *ak the vehicle is used to pull boat, and has extremely poor fuel mileage .this vehicle had two brake failures due to bad sensors. The manufacturer installed defective sinsors which are safety hazard but refuses admit.
Turning rt after a stop, I began to accelerate. Instantly the vehicle began to lisp to the left and travel across the center lane. Applying the brakes I could not turn back into the rt lane. The left drivers mirrow was ripped off as it clipped a neighbors lawn pole. Standing I still could not turn the vehicle. It stopped. Not able to exit the drivers door, I did the passengers. Inspecting, the left front wheel was gone. Towed to beaudrt ford the vehicle had twice the damage as at the scene. ( pictures were taken at both places). Ask if there were any recalls, I was told no, 4 times. This is untrue. I have been forced to allow beaudry to fix my vehicle as they tell me they cannot get any ford engineers to inspect the car. This SUV fell apart. 152,000 of the same year 4x4s were recalled.
Was driving vehicle & applied brakes to slowdown. Brakes fail to catch & hit a moped. Was plenty of distance for stopping. Was third set of brakes on vehicle. Windshield wipers are not working like they should. Problem is intermitten. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated the ABS brakes are okay. Wipers can be repaired.
At slow speed in 4 wheel drive going through a mud puddle, the flange that extends from the rear axle shaft on which the disc brake caliper is mounted, broke in such a fashion that three of the bolts fell off releasing the caliper to fall against the tire. In addition, the brake line separated and the brake fluid reservoir emptied. The parking brake cable was also severed and nonfunctional. No object was hit to create the problem and was confirmed by the fact that there is no other damage other than this flange. It appears, for now, that the flange cracked releasing the disc caliper assembly which then must have rotated around until the brakeline severed. The failure of the flange would therefore appear to be a manufacturing defect in the quality of the material that makes up the flange (weak steel?). What may be of concern is a similar occurence at high speeds
At low speeds the brakes fail, the pedal goes to the floor, makes a strange noise and pulsates. Nlm
The accelerator sticks, consumer had the throttle fixed, however the accelerator was sticking again.
While driving at slow rate of speed brakes fail for no reason.
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
Abs brakes are not operable when cpnsumer applies brakes. The pedal makes noises, and the brakes are hard.
Hydraulic control unti has gone bad, causing the brake not to work properly. When the pedal is applied, it goes straight to the floor. To get an reaction from the brakes, they have to be pumped several times. Dealer has been contacted.
Went to brake and brakes failed. Pedal went to the floor. Had to pump several times before stopping.
Axle-front- lubricant leaking from front axle tube vent hose--issue oil is forced out the vent tube and sprayed oil all over right/front tire and disc brake and rotor. I paid to repaired it. Ford had no concern about the safety problem. Ford knows about the problem. There is a tsb (97-10-10). Oil on the brake pads rotor and tire would cause a stopping problem . Also oil based lubricants cause rubber parts (seals) to swell up on anti-lock brake system. Ford would not pay to repair the factory built- in defect and would not acknowledge any safety problem. A new design axle tube is needed to correct the origional design flaw. Oil coated tires and brakes do not stop well, and should be looked into before someone gets into an auto wreck.
Would hear noises in the engine. Front drive serpentine belt keeps breaking. Has taken vehicle to dealer's at least 12 times for problem. Also, the crankshaft/ pulley tensioner would loosen & the vaccum to the brakes. Would not have any brakes due to lack of pressure.
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
While driving braking system malfunctioned due to a defective power brake booster which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information and VIN#.
The ABS sensors were replaced with different sensors due to cancelling out of ABS system. Engineers informed mechanic sensors not being mounted in housing correctly. Been to dealer 6 times for this ABS system problem. Have no brakes when applied.
While braking at intersection & at almost a complete stop, vehicle studdenly accelerated. Driver had to stand on brake petal and put trans in park.
Abs light illuminated. Brake operation sporatic. Dealer found failed speed sensor.
While traveling at low speed, a loss of the power brakes occurred a number of times, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Emergency brake in for repairs on several occasions due to failure, however not able to be rectified. Mjs
The relationship of the brake & accelerator is unsafe. When the brake is engaged, it is below the level of the accelerator. In an emeregency stop, it is possible to fully engage the brake, and with your foot partially overhanging to accidently engage the accelerator. This is a design problem with all expeditions, and ford has been unwilling to correct it.
Brakes have failed repeatedly but intermittently since 3/97, multiple dealers unable to locate problem. Parts replaced, but brakes continue to fail. Brakes go hard, takes a long time to stop, vehicle shudders during braking.
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