2000 Ford Expedition: brake failure

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Brakes · 52,400 miles · NJ

Brake failure due to brake line rust.

Filed Jul 10, 2010 · Brakes · 119,568 miles · AL

I own a 2000 my ford expedition xlt. On july 4, 2010, I was leaving my house and driving down the street towards an intersection when I applied the brakes. Upon placement of my foot on the brake pedal, virtually all braking power was lost forcing me to quickly apply the emergency brake to avoid crossing an intersection. I then turned the vehicle around and drove back to my house and parked it until it could be towed. On july 6, 2010, the vehicle was towed to the local ford dealership. Later that same day the ford mechanic contacted me and said that the main supply line for the rear brakes had rusted causing a loss of brake fluid. Once the failure originally occurred, it did not correct itself until ford replaced the brake system supply line. The brake failure was catastrophic in that it caused a near loss of all braking capacity. Had a vehicle been in the intersection or had I failed to rapidly engage the emergency brake, the incident would certainly have resulted in an accident in which property damage and or the loss of life could have occurred. Specifically, I was very fortunate not to have been involved in an accident. The ford dealership did show me the removed section of brake supply line. It was heavily rusted in two sections, although I am uncertain which section was actually responsible for the brake failure. It is possible that the ford dealer still has possession of the failed brake fluid supply line.

Filed Jul 3, 2008 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. While driving 45 MPH the day after a heavy rainstorm, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. After approximately 100 feet, the vehicle finally came to a stop. The contact proceeded to his destination and applied the brakes again, but the same failure recurred. While driving on two separate occasions on the same day, two other vehicles pulled out in front of him, which almost caused a crash. The following day, he called the dealer and informed them of the failures and was advised to bring in the vehicle for repair. The dealer stated that the cause of the failure was due to water intrusion through the windshield, which voided the warranty. The contact would be responsible for the repair cost of the windshield defect. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 96,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2006 · Acceleration · CA

2000 ford expedition brakes failed and vehicle would not stop. Upon inspection mechanic determined there was a faulty cruise control part. *kb

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Brakes · IN

While applying the brake pedal at low speed brakes failed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced and replaced them. However, the problem recurred, and the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced again.

Filed Mar 13, 2004 · Brakes · 73,400 miles · NY

Parking brake failed cable snapped.

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Brakes · VA

Parking brake failure.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Brakes · FL · crash

When applying brakes pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.