1998 Ford Expedition: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · WI

We have our expedition for a while and we know the people who owned it before us. While it is raining and days after the power to the truck does not turn off. The radio will turn on, the blower for heat or air will keep blowing, the lights will turn on, the four wheel drive will stop, ABS will stop, and the wiper blades will not work. So because the electrical items will turn on at random, they drain the battery and the truck will not start the next day. We found out that due to manufacturing error, the windshield leaks water into the general electric module. The other problem is the part not only expensive, but if you buy one and it does not work, it is not returnable. And that was told to us by multiple dealerships. So basically ford knows of the problem and it is a safety issue and has done nothing about it.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · IN

This complaint involves the complete failure of all brake lines due to rust on my 1998 ford expedition. All lines have completely rusted through from the outside in only 12 years. The first line (from the master cylinder to the ABS control) failed about a week ago, resulting in total loss of brakes. Fortunately I was on a country road about 2 blocks from home and was able to get it back home. After replacing that line ($70 for the part) I took it out for a test drive. The second time I hit the brakes they again failed! This time the line going to the rear failed. The truck is presently at a ford dealer. They say all lines are rusted through and need to be replaced. Cost: $3000! I feel that brake lines should not rust out in only 12 years on a vehicle that has been garaged all it's life. I believe that ford motor company has some liability in this issue. I can't be the only one with this problem. Thank you for your time and consideration in this issue.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · OK

Suspected failure of ABS control module resulted in total loss of braking. Disabling the ABS by removing the fuse results in reliable braking. Ford wants to replace the module, but if the module fails again then there will be a loss of brakes. The braking is more reliable without the ABS activated.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · NY

Dt: when the brakes are depressed, the ABS system prevents the brake from engaging. After pumping the brake pedal several times, the brakes re-engage. Generally happens more often when the outdoor temperature is around thirty-two degrees fahrenheit. Dealer stated that no problem could be found.

Filed Apr 7, 2005 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · MD

Gem module/ecu failed - corosion found on ba box fuse assembly - progressive and randon symtoms over period of time prior to complete failure - ford looked at problems previously and never corrected(replaced batery worn out from repeated drains). Caused electrical backflows into various systems when power off such as AC, radio, engine etc... Draining battery numerous times and causing a potential fire hazard.... Caused airbags to become disabled... Compromised ABS braking randomly... These sysmptoms occurred many months prior to total failure at which time many really weird sysmptoms made the car virtually undriveable at speed... Transmission changing gears erradically... Speedometer works off and on... Engine cycle thru startup cycle over and over while driving.

Filed Nov 15, 2001 · Brakes · VA

Abs warning light on instrument panel came on and stayed illuminated upon starting up of vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined ABS control module had failed and had to be replaced at consumer's expense. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Filed Dec 4, 2000 · Brakes · NC

4wheel ABS dangerous long stopping distance. Ended up in ditch. Subsequently measured stopping distance on dirt road at 30 MPH. Stopping distance measured 70 feet with ABS enabled. Stopping distance measured just 45 feet with ABS disabled (brakes fully locked up in both cases). Abs design needs to be changed to shorten stopping distance under typical "dry road" conditions.

Filed Sep 26, 2000 · Brakes · IL · crash

Consumer was traveling on highway and another vehicle rear ended. Consumer applied brakes, and there were no brakes, and then hit another vehicle. There was a chain reaction to other vehicle. Abs braking system didn't work. Vehicle at dealership. There were no injuries.

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Brakes · WI

At very slow speeds brakes do not function properly--brake pedal goes to floor, vibrates as if ABS is operating and vehicle slowly coasts to a stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Abs light goes on. Both left and right front ABS sensors replaced and incidents still occurred. *ak

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Brakes · WI

When driving at a very slow speed andcoming to a stop light applied the brakes, and ABS system kicked in, and brake pedal went straight to the floorboard. Consumer has to step on the parking barke for vehicle to slow down.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Abs sensor failed causing the ABS light to illuminate. Nlm

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Abs sensor failed. Yh