2000 Ford Expedition: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 4, 2011 · Suspension · 122,871 miles · IL

While driving vehicle at 15 MPH heard a clunk under the vehicle. Stopped and when trying to move heard a loud popping/grinding sound. Vehicle was towed to ford repair shop. Mechanic documented that both rear lower trailing arms had rusted all the way through and were broken. Mechanic also noted that both rear upper trailing arms were very rusty. Both upper and lower rear trailing arms were replaced. Old parts are available.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Wheels · 122,322 miles · NY · crash

This 2000 ford expedition is used as an emergency response vehicle operated by paramedics responding to 911 calls for medical assistance. During routine driving, a paramedic reported a sudden grinding noise in the front end. He was returning to the station when the front right wheel (tire and rim) came off. All five posts were sheered off. Vehicle undergoes rigorous maintenance, and no previous issues were reported.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Engine · 47,500 miles · FL · fire

Fire in the engine compartment of drivers side toward the rear of the engine compartment near the windshield after having been parked for 1.5 hours. Two days earlier, brakes were squeaking. No trouble with cruise control, but did not use often. Will e-mail bruce york pictures. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Brakes · VA

Consumer stated that the front brakes were wore out and grinding against the rotor. Ts

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Brakes · CA

With no warning or indication, the right brake began a grinding sound and was reported to the dealer for analysis. Though under warrenty, the report was a $700 repair for a new rotor. The service manager reports this is common and owners need to report this.

Filed Nov 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Suspension · CA

Since purchasing this vehicle in march 2000, we have had problems with rough idling, transmission not wanting to shift, front end clunking, rear end suspension and sudden acceleration. Extensive repairs have been done on this vehicle, including replacing the transmission, yet none of the above items have been repaired. It is extremely dangerous to be driving a vehicle when suddenly it will accelerate and drive on its own. The car can drive at 50 - 60 MPH for several miles without stepping on the accelerator. When stopped at a traffic light you have to listen to the engine, watch the RPM's and be ready to put the car into neutral and push forcefully on the brakes to keep the car from plowing into the car ahead. Last week I pulled into the bank parking lot and with no warning the car's RPM's jumped to 3,000 and I barely missed hitting two parked cars. In addition, the front end makes hard, loud grinding noises, when backing up the four wheel drive goes out and it feels like the car has two flat tires. It also does this sometime going forward and turning, so it is difficult to steer when it does this. From the day that this car was purchased it has idled like an old car that desperately needs a tune up. All these problems still exist after having the car be at the dealer for 39 days this year. Because this vehicle is not safe, I have notified chino hills ford, ford and the arbitration board that I want ford to repurchase my vehicle because it is not safe.