2001 Ford Expedition: brake failure

Filed Jul 11, 2013 · Brakes · 125,818 miles · MA

I have so much going on with rust, I forgot about my brakes lines bursting and having no brakes after having the front brakes repaired. They burst due to rust!!!!!!

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 110,000 miles · PA

Ford expedition 5.4l 2001 - sudden brake failure while traveling 25 MPH in parking lot. Brake lines rusted through caused sudden brake failure. Car had undercarriage cleaning frequently during winter months and there was no indication of any problems. When replacing the brake lines, owner was informed that the upper and lower rear control arms were rusted through as well and that immediate replacement was necessary to avoid the rear track arm failure which results in dropping the rear axle and complete loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was purchased new in june 2001 and maintained continuously.owner has possession of corroded control arms after repair for evidence in the federal safety agency investigation. The federal safety agency is encouraged to contact the owner of vehicle for inspection of failed parts for investigative support.. This is a manufacturers defect and vehicles need to be recalled and parts replaced to avoid loss of vehicle control, accidents, injury and fatalities due to ford motor company negligence.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Steering · CA

2001 ford expedition was being driven around 40mph when the steering wheel and brakes failed to work. With the help of my passenger, we were able to pull hard on steering wheel and get it to turn off road and into parking lot. Vehicle was able to cross several lanes safely only because there was no traffic close enough to block or challenge this emergency need. Brakes would not respond well either. Accident and injury could have easily happened. Air conditioning remained running like normal but the oil and battery lights came on after incident began. Once stopped, the vehicle key was turned to the "off" position and then turned on again. The steering and brakes began working again. It was driven slowly home where it remains. It is very dangerous to have a large vehicle lose steering and brakes while being driven. I could not have steered clear or stopped for persons or vehicles. A very hazardous condition that warrants investigation.

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Acceleration, Airbags · 85,327 miles · AE · crash

On 2 february 2008, my wife put our 2001 ford expedition in reverse to back into a parking spot. At this moment the vehicle accelerated at an extreme rate of speed backwards. My wife attempted several times to gain control of the vehicle. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle glanced off one wall into a small vehicle causing minor damage, ran into another small vehicle causing major damage, crashing into a brick wall of a church, spun around, and landed on the porch of a residents home for final rest, causing damage to the residents home. Our 2001 ford expedition is totaled out. The airbags never deployed. There were no major injuries to individuals involved.

Filed Nov 12, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 69,800 miles · CA

Since I got the truck the electric system has been failing, also the brakes failed to operate while on the freeway and almost had us killed. The back door locks by itself and can't be opened. Air comes in from the front windshield and it also leaks when it rains. All four tires were very wasted, also I was lied about the interest rate. I was told that my interest would be 6.78% and in the contract it appears as 12.15%.

Filed Dec 19, 2002 · Brakes, Wheels · 47,600 miles · CA

My wife was driving in the middle of traffic when she suddenly had no brakes. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and failed to respond. She then began to pump them wildly and got some braking action. (this is in an new ford expedition with only 47,000 miles on the odometer. ) she drove in first gear to our local ford dealer a few blocks away. A right front wheel bearing had already worn out-apparently a manufacturing defect, causing the wheel to become loose from the axle. As it came loose, the brake shoe and piston mechanism of the brake ceased to function. She was lucky that she hit no one else and that the wheel did not come off causing the vehicle to flip. She was fortunate she was not on the freeway at high speeds when this incident occurred. The service manager said she was lucky to get in before the wheel fell off the vehicle. I am appalled to think that an SUV that has only had soft on- road use and never used off -road could have a wheel bearing go out at such low mileage. Because of the high profile nature of the vehicle, the potential for flipping is even greater with this type of problem than poorly constructed tires. I am very angry that such a problem occurred with this vehicle, when it is not even two years old.

Filed Oct 17, 2001 · Brakes · VA

2nd time service alarm comes on followed by total loss of brakes. Required engine to be shut off and restarted before brakes would function. Very very lucky that I had space to act and there was no traffic in lane.