2003 Ford Expedition: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 155,207 miles · FL

Driving down state highway when the battery gauge went to "l" and the ABS light came on. The engine was still running. Pulled into apartment complex parking lot and the engine shut off. All lights and bells were still working. Aaa was called and performed a diagnostic and determined the starter was going bad. The starter is less than 2 years old as is the battery. Was told it was safe to drive home. Took vehicle to local repair shop where another diagnostic test was performed and was told it was not the starter nor the battery and another diagnostic should be performed to determine cause. Engine has not shut off while driving since but am apprehensive to drive very far from home. Will wait for 3rd diagnostic test.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard as there was a loss of braking capability. The contact stated that the ABS warning light also illuminated and the emergency brakes had to be used in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2012 · Brakes · 121,000 miles · MD

Driving south on rt 202 in left lane at 35 MPH /a car in right lane changed lanes to the left in front of car in front of me to get to an exit. The car in front of me applied brakes / I pressed brakes hard to avoid rear end collision.. Abs system locked brakes but pedal went to floor. After that brakes felt soft when applied.. Found leak in rusted lines from master cylinder to booster.

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Brakes · 14,800 miles · CO

The dealership replaced the front and rear pads at 14,000 miles, and resurfaced the rotors. At 23,000 miles when consumer applied applied the brakes, they pulsated. Dealer indicated to the consumer that front rotors needed to be replaced.*ak the dealer replaced the brake fluid because it was burnt. The consumer suspected there was pressure on the brake pads probably from the ABS.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Brakes · CA

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determine dthat the ABS brake module needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 1,000 miles · GA

Within 1,000 miles the back up sensor rang when ever you put the car into reserve - has been serviced three times still does it today. Within 5,000 the mirrors would tilt too far to the outside then pop as they tried to continue to move further outside. Within 18,000 1)advancetrac light came cause the right front brake to lock up when turning left and the left front brake to lock up when turning right. Engine was shutting down going traveling at 70 MPH. Transmission would not change out to next gear until very high RPM. Pop and clicking noises from under the dash (front passanger and drive side). Engine would not start. - authorized ford blue oval repair center has replaced 2 ABS modules, the battery, made repairs to the wiring harness, replaced two other computer modules. Car was in the shop for three weeks and returned three times. Vehicle is still not correct.

Filed Dec 5, 2003 · Brakes · 13,600 miles · KY

While driving at 30 MPH applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer stated that ABS system was not working properly.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Brakes · VA

Abs braking system light appeared on the dashboard without any warning. The driver was concerned because of the brake power failed, and vehicle was not stopping properly. Pedal was hard while pressing all the way down to the floor.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Brakes · 10,861 miles · MD

While applying the brakes, the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle had no brakes. *ak. The dealer found the ABS out of calibration.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Brakes, Tires · 5 miles · MD · crash

On a number of occasions the ABS system has failed to perform as described by the manufacturer. Upon stopping when the ABS takes over my vehicle bucks and sends me bucking through intersections. According to the dealership where I purchased this is the way the ABS works. This vehicle also has very poor visibility, there are many large blind spots.