1998 Ford Expedition: brake failure

Filed Nov 13, 2016 · Suspension · TN

I got in my 1997 expedition and the brake went to the floor when having the back brakes installed the mechanics noticed the lower on troll arm was rusted out. He the looked at my 1998 and it is the same way. He said I cannot drive them like this. I drive on the interstate daily.

Filed May 18, 2016 · Brakes · 199,000 miles · OH

While driving down the road at approx 35 MPH, the vehicle in front of me stopped hard. I immediately stepped hard on my brakes. The brakes initially applied and then failed. I swerved into a parking lot and applied my brakes again with no success. My brake pedal went to the floor. I then put the gear selector in park while moving at a fairly high rate of speed in order to stop. The vehicle ground to a halt. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility and I was notified that the brake line was rusted and due to the pressure of attempting to stop hard, the line ruptured and the entire braking system failed.

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Brakes · 117,831 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. The contact stated that when attempting to stop the vehicle the brake pedal went to the floor. The contact mentioned that he had to engage the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the contact stated that the hydraulic brake fluid leaked from the vehicle because the brake lines had rusted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was told that all of the brake lines had to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 117,831...updated 01/30/13 *bf updated 2/4/2013

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 Mar 26, 2005 · Electrical · 148,515 miles · KY · fire

I have a 1998 ford expedition, and the cruise control stopped working, the anti-lock brakes stopped working, the brake lights stopped working, and I could not put the car in gear. I looked at the fuse box and found a fuse blown. When I replaced the fuse, the engine compartment in the car started smoking profusely. I pulled the fuse out right away, and had someone watch as I put it back in. The smoking started again, and it was coming from some type of brake switch on the front of the master cylinder. I took the car to airport ford in florence, ky, and they said it was the same problem that the 2000 fords were being recalled for. I asked them if it was covered under the re-call, and they said it was not the right year or VIN. They said they didn't know why because it was the exact same switch causing the exact same fire that others are experiencing. I had to pay $158.14 plus $15.00 "shop supplies" plus $10.39 in taxes, totaling $183.53 for a design and safety flaw - the same one that they say only affects the 2000 models. Ford is trying to keep from taking care of the problem for other models even though even their own dealership technicians say is the same exact problem.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was sitting in a drive-thru and had put vehicle in park when it experienced sudden acceleration, consumer states it started shaking and making a loud squealing noise, the brakes did not work and vehicle crashed into a concrete guard post, the airbags did not deploy, consumer suffered a mild concussion, ford states they can not find any cause for the problem and can not help consumer any further.

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 Sep 13, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Consumer was driving car home when the brakes failed, and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Also, brakes made a loud sounding noise, and brake fluid leaked.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Anti-lock brakes failed.

Filed Dec 21, 1998 · Brakes · FL

When applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. Dealer has seen four times, and replaced master cylinder, but still can't find the problem.