2002 Ford Expedition brakes problems

Filed Jun 6, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · 163,745 miles · CA

The contact's fiancée owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the driver's side front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that while his fiancée was attempting to drive the vehicle the following day, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm, requiring the contact's fiancée to step on the brake pedal to drive. The brake pedal remained on the floorboard and was inoperable, causing the contact's fiancée to shift to park(P) to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the speed control deactivation switch (SCDS) connectors had burned, and the brake fluid had leaked from the brake fluid reservoir. The dealer replaced the SCDS sensor and harness under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V388000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The dealer declined to perform repairs for collateral damages. The contact stated that he was an auto-electrician mechanic who owned an auto shop. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's auto repair shop, where mechanics replaced the brake master cylinder and cleaned the brake fluid off the engine bay. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 163,745.

Filed Jun 23, 2022 · Acceleration, Brakes · SC

My spark plugs are going bad, I bought three tires. But now I'm having to take it to the shop because it's weird noises coming from the tire it may be the wheel baring or sway bar link and bushing the mechanic say.

Filed Jun 7, 2022 · Brakes · TX

re: IR 11467550. See attached photo.

Filed Jun 4, 2022 · Brakes · TX

2002 expedition mfg date 12/2001 right front brake separated at swagged fitting to short tubing to caliper. had just parked, stopped fine. next day all fluid had drained through separated hose.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 183,000 miles · CT · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact found that the master cylinder caught fire. The fire department was not contacted. A fire report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to crowley ford lincoln (225 new britain ave, plainville, ct 06062) where it was deemed destroyed. The dealer did not give a diagnosis, but contacted the manufacturer multiple times to determine what ford should cover. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer provided case number: cas12637815 and advised the contact to call his insurance company. The manufacturer stated that they would send an inspector. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000. Updated 09/07/17*lj

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 218,975 miles · TX · fire

5 amp fuse popped. Replaced with another 5 amp fuse. Shift lock solenoid attached to brake master cylinder caught fire. Fire was contained and controlled. Minimal damages. Unsure of vehicle drivability. Could have happened during transit. Condition unsafe.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. The contact stated that smoke emitted from the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the engine and the timing belt. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to respond to deceleration attempts and that it caught on fire while it was parked and unoccupied. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · MD

Brake line ruptured in rear of vehicle when pulling into service station hauling my travel trailer. Was told the line was completely rusted through and this is a common problem on these model year vehicles. I find totally crazy to find brake lines rusting on a vehicle of this age. I was also told the rear control arms need to be replaced because of the rust. I know this was an issue on the windstars and it was recalled ford need to take care of this. Thank god it happened at the station and not hauling my kids to the campground. This needs to be addressed due to the fact there are thousands of these vehicles still on the roads.I know if I call ford they will tell me its not in warranty that's why I contacted you. They cover airbags and seatbelts for life they should cover brake lines.

Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 94,000 miles · CA · fire

About two weeks before my car wouldn't go into drive I had it towed to the dealers. They fixed the problem it was a brake switch and solenoid. That needed replacing $300.00 later its fixed. During the weekend my cruise control light kept flashing. My mother, daughter and I were waiting for my son who was at track practice on monday 4-25-2011. We were waiting in the car and listening to the radio. I started my car to make sure it was going to start. As I started it was full of smoke so I open the hood and there was a little spark fire. I look into my car to find water and I returned to attend to the problem and it was in full flame. I called the fire department to report fire. The parking lot was full of parents and children also waiting for there children. There's serious fire damage under the hood wires and sensors. I have taken pictures as proof. Oil spills from the reservoir. Thank god we were there to stop it from loosing the vehicle and our lives. I wanted to find out information for myself. What I need to do? Is this fords fault for not informing me that there's been thousand of cases of mine. I bought my car less than a year ago. I was never notified of any recalls or faulty wiring let alone car fires??? My kids and I don't know if it's drivable. I haven't drove it since. I am going to ford dealership tomorrow 4-29-11.

Filed Nov 5, 2008 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. In 2006, the vehicle was repaired according to a recall. A couple of weeks later, the brake indicator illuminated and brake fluid began to leak. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the failure at the contact's expense. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.