My wife had just began to press the brakes to slow down to go around a curve when she realized the brakes were not working, and the steering wheel would not turn as usual as all power was gone. She ran into the wrong lane of traffic on a split off road and was able with great pressure to get the truck stopped. She was very lucky no traffic was on the off road. After turning the truck switch to the off position and putting the truck in park, it started right back up. On 6/22/98 martin ford tested it, but only replaced the wiring assembly and did find anything wrong. It has happened twice since then, but not as scary since it has been when we were slowing at traffic lights and going straight so as not needing to turn. But really noticing the extra strength it takes to stop the truck without power brakes. We love the truck, but are glad it is a leased, and we will be returning it in september, we are just scared that if those other expeditions have the same problem, there could be major accidents over it.
1997 Ford Expedition brakes complaints
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On several occasions it has felt like a flat tire or something dragging. The car was taken to ford on 3-16-99 and found to have a rear seal that went out on the brakes taking the drums and rotors with it. The parts are on back order and will take at least a week from time taken in for service. I want to know if this is a problem with other expeditions and if a recall is in the process. Thank you.
In two weeks time, I have had my engine completely fail while exiting
While exiting a busy freeway steering locked up, causing vehicle to lose control. Also ABS brakes failed, and engine check light came on/off.
Emergency brake failed. Nlm
Abs brake sensor failed.
During wet weather conditions anti lock brakes have failed to work.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When applying brakes, the vehicle would slow down to a certain point, and then the pedal would go to the floorboard, causing to vehicle to keep rolling. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Transmission locked up causing loss of control and near accident.
While driving the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and extended stopping distance,which almost caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in a extended stopping distance, causing a vehicle crash. The dealer has been notified.
Brakes failed.
Abs brakes fail intermittently at highway speed.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, brakes make a grinding noise and fail to stop the vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance. Please provide details.
Abs control mode solenoid sensor malfunctioned.
Brakes failed several times.
Brakes failed resulting in the pedal not going down when depressed.
Abs brake system failed.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied they become hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced various parts of the brake system. The dealer is not able to duplicate problem.
Rt rear brake caliper broken and torn out of backing plate and axle housing
Abs brake problems; the ABS waring light stays on. Dealer not able to detect prolbem with system. When applying the brakes, they squeak and lock up.
Wh4en applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop. Dealer has serviced vehicle, but problem still exists.
Vehicle was rear ended while stopped. Vehicle began to roll, brake pedal was pressed harder but it only went to the floor.
Brakes failed to work properly causing vibration.
Anti-lock brakes malfunction at low speeds, causing brake pedal to go soft, and sometimes to go to the floor.
When applying the brakes the vehicle makes a noise and takes longer to stop. Dealer has changed the brakes, and same problem still exists.
Brakes: when driving have to apply to much pressure to brake pedal to get the vehicle to stop. Deaer says there is nothing wrong with the brakes.
Consumer steps on pedal and the pedal would not go all the way down and the vehicle does not stop. This incident has happened seven times; four times were documented, and three times dealership said they could not find anything wrong.
When driving the truck and applying foot to the brake pedal the brakes lock up, and the truck has to coast in order for the truck to stop. Has taken the truck to dealer to have it fixed several times, but they still haven't corrected the problem.
Consumer was driving about 10 MPH, getting ready to approach main road when brake pedal locked up,tried to step harder but got no response. In order to stop had to pull emergency brake. Restarted engine, still brake pedal locked up several times within less than a mile. Dealer claims tire size is incorrect which caused ABS to misread code. Changed tire/rims, still having problem. Consumer says vehicle came with tires straight from factory.
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