1999 Ford Expedition brakes problems

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Brakes · 18,900 miles · HI

The vehicle was being driven in normal operation when the brake pedal went to the floor and the brake system became ineffective. Vehicle was towed to a brake shop where the brake line on the frame on the driver's side near the door was found to be corroded through and leaking. The brake shop found all metal brake lines corroded and recommended replacement.

Filed Aug 31, 2009 · Brakes · 275,950 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. While driving 25 MPH, he engaged the brake pedal; however, it extended to the floor taking much longer to stop the vehicle. He researched this problem and found that there was a recall for this issue. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v296000, component: service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages is related to the failure. The manufactured stated that his VIN did not apply to the recall. The contact is aware of the safety risk. The failure mileage was 275,950 and the current mileage was 276,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2008 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. After driving the vehicle for approximately three minutes and then parking, the contact noticed smoke underneath the hood. She lifted the hood and noticed flames coming from the driver's side of the vehicle. The failure originated at the master cylinder. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Brakes · 116,000 miles · OH

Failure of rear brake supply line rubbing against steering coupler, causing replacement of brake line. I have sent a certified letter to ford motor company advising them of this malfunction, and have never received a reply from them.*ak I can furnished a copy of this letter with the problem outlined if needed.

Filed Feb 9, 2007 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · OH

I have a 1999 expedition with 90,000 miles. In early december of 2006, in heavy evening traffic, a car suddenly pulled in front of me and came to a quick stop. I applied the brakes very hard and the pedal went to the floor. I managed to avoid hitting the car that stopped in front of me, but my brakes were gone and I had to limp to the side of the road. Upon inspection, I found that my brake line to the left rear brake had corroded and failed. I got the vehicle home and on a neighbors lift and found that all my brake lines had corroded and needed to be replaced. I had a similar problem with the brake lines on my 1993 econoline that also corroded at about 90000 miles. It appears to me that the brake lines in these vehicles were made from cheap metal and that the manufacturer should look into this problem as it appears to be quite a common occurrence. I replaced all brake lines, including the lines from the master cylinder and to the power assist unit. The old parts were thrown away.

Filed Dec 8, 2006 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 25 MPH on a city street, there was a loss of braking power, and an increased stopping distance. Although no crash occurred, the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, who determined the steel pipe fittings,hoses, and connections of the brakes were corrosive, and needed to be replaced. Additionally, it was determined the corrosion was due to use of inferior metals. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Aug 9, 2006 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · IN

Lost brake pressure. Found leak coming from frt lh brake line. Fitting between metal and rubber brake lines had rusted and fatigued to the point of failure. Lost all brake fluid and ruined frt lh rim due to corrosive property of brake fluid. Purchased replacement part at local dealer. N/g brake line available for review.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activated without effort creating an extended stopping distance. The brakes were hydraulic and the ABS light illuminated on occasion. The vehicle has been to a brake shop but not to a dealer.

Filed Jun 2, 2006 · Brakes · 709,500 miles · RI

Last thursday my brakes failed due to a rupture in the hydraulic fluid steel tubing. The vehicle is a heavy SUV, and being an active sailor, I use the vehicle to tow boat trailers. We had just hooked up a loaded boat trailer, and as I got back into the car, I noted that the brake pedal went to the floor. We proceeded about 300 yards on a level side road and tested the brakes with the same result. We noted a lot of brake fluid under the car. We had the vehicle towed to newport ford in middletown, rhode island. They showed me the rupture site, and the rust over the entire system of steel tubing. They indicated that they would have to replace the entire tubing to all four (4)wheels, for a cost of over $700. They also indicated to me that this type of failure is quite common. The dealership handles about 2-3 incidents per month. I asked why the tubing was not copper, and they indicated that many american car manufacturers have switched from copper to steel. We were very fortunate that the failure occurred at the beginning of the trip, for if it had happen going down a major hill in the center of newport, there could have been grave consequences. I have two comments. One is that if this failure is as common as I was told, I would hope there would be a major policy change and a recall. Cars often recalled, for rather minor issues, and I think this is much more serious.

Filed Mar 18, 2006 · Brakes · 98,875 miles · IL

I have a 1999 model ford expedition. I had had a problem with the brakes. The pedal effort to stop was sometimes very high to make even a gentle stop. The problem was intermittent. I am capable of enough force on the brake pedal to always stop safely but the changes in effort required were surprising. The front pads and rotors were changed last year. The rear brakes were also checked. The brake system seemed to act like the engine was not running to provide the vacuum for the brake booster. After some close calls on the work commute, I decided to check the vacuum hoses between the engine and the brake booster. This vehicle has the brake booster vacuum line running across the firewall behind the engine, connecting to a 'y' to include the pcv valve and then onward to where it connects to the intake manifold. On my expedition the hoses near the 'y' for the pcv valve and the hose on the manifold were soft and appeared collapsed when the engine was running. The hoses were not reinforced like brake booster vacuum source hoses on other systems I have seen. These looked like bigger diameter versions of the common all rubber vacuum hose. I replaced the soft, collapsed hoses with braid reinforced 3/8 fuel line hose and now I have power brakes every time. A small person could not stop an expedition safely without power brakes. The intermittent loss of vacuum boost was surprising and frightening. I still have the hoses I took off.