Dt: the contact stated when applying the brakes at low speeds the pedal will go to the floor, and vehicle will vibrate. When this happens the vehicle will not stop. There are no warning lights indicating a problem with the brakes. This happens intermittently, with no specific pattern or conditions. The dealer said this was normal performance for this vehicle.
1998 Ford Expedition brakes complaints
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Anti-lock break sensor was replaced because lsensor light came on repeatedly. Dealer said it was faulty.
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.
When the brakes were applied, the pedal pulsated which caused the extended stopping distance. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership once a year dealing with the issue, however the problem continued to occur. Please provide further details.
Consumer indicated that front and back rotors were wearing out prematurely. Dealership changed the brakes on four separate occasions within the last year.
Interrior light fails to go off, even with vehicle running. On one instance, it began flashing. This was very distracting and dangerous as it was at night. I was only able to turn the interior light off by pulling the relay. This is a known issue with 1999-2000 expeditions, but apparently it affects 1998 vehicles as well.
Consumer states the engine has been replaced with a remanufactured engine 3 times once being due to a faulty connection rod, and an out of balance crankshaft, the serpentine belt, thermostat and gasket have also been replaced, also, the engine light was illuminating, dealer replaced spark plugs.*jb
These are areas that have had an impact on other components of the vehicle such as tire wear, and brakes. My mechanic stated this is a recurring problem with ford motor that should be addressed.
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.
Whi.e traveling noticed vehicle shaking, had vehicle serviced. Technician stated rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Brakes grinded while driving. Had to be changed 3 times within a year.
Brake and gas pedal seem to be too close together. Numerous times consumer applied brake pedal and ended up on gas pedal at same time. Been to dealer who said that was just the way these vehicles were designed. *ak the vehicle has a design flaw, according to the consumer.
Front right inside pads have worn excessively and caused damage to brake rotors. Vehicle at dealer shop and informed consumer that rotors needed to be replaced.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
I uderstand this faliure is quite common but at only 19000 miles if this were to happen on the highway, and it is likely to it would result in loss of steering and brakes.
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.
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.
While depressing brake pedal heard loud noise. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
When consumer applies brake pedal, there is considerable resistance. Vehicle stops only after reapplying the brake. This vehicle has anti-lock brake system. *ak
Front rotors (2) worn out pre-maturely and need replacement after 33000 miles.
Constantly brought to dealership who continually says nothing is wrong with vehicle. No safety defect listed within summary.
When traveling and upon depressing brake pedal to make a sudden stop consumer noticed brake fading away and causing extended stopping distance. Power brakes have failed twice, and taken in for service 4 times. Consumer wants reimbursement for repairs. Dealer contacted, cause unknown. *ak
Braking system went into skid of own volition, caused vehicle to crash and driver to be injured. Anti-lock brake problem noted in past but dealerships refused to repair.
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Applied brakes and vehicle would not stop, causing vehicle to crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.
Front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
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.
Anti-lock brakes.
While driving down the road at approximately 40mph another came out in front. Consumer swerved to avoid hitting the other vehicle head-on, but hit the rear bumper. In the process, applied brakes to stop, but hit the other vehicle. Vehicle was on top of hood and spun around, winding up in a ditch.consumer was throwen into the steering wheel. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.contacted the dealer.
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
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.
Dealer states that the brake pads are complely worn out and need replacement at 28500 miles. Dealer states that this is normal wear and tear on this part. Previous experience with new vehicles has been to replace brakes around 40000 miles. If it is normal to replace brakes disc pads at approximately 30000 miles, then manufacturers should notify their customers. Customers who are expecting to receive around 40000 miles on disc brake pads could potentially experience major castrophyby failing to replace disc brake pads.
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