2004 Ford Expedition brakes problems

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · GA · crash · 2 injuries

I was in a collision with another car. The brakes failed.\n Going over 3540 miles per hour, airbag and passenger side and drivers side neither one deployed.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 208,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled down an incline and struck a boulder at the end of the driveway. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 208,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. While independently performing routine service on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · NC

Brake line failure due to rust. Cars previously had dual hydraulic systems. If one failed, the other still worked. That is no longer true. It's all one hydraulic system and if a leak occurs, there is no secondary system; only the emergency brake is available to stop the vehicle. And now, in new cars, the emergency brake has switched to electric. Previously you could gradually apply the manual emergency brake to slow down after a hydraulic failure, but no more. I have now had 2 rust induced brake line failures in my 2004 ford expedition, and thankfully, a working emergency brake was able to stop the vehicle before a major accident occurred. New cars no longer have this same luxury of an emergency brake. They have only the electric parking brake - no graduated controls, no manual intervention. And the new auto braking systems are great to prevent rear end collisions, but only when the hydraulic pressure is working. You need to consider bringing back the dual hydraulic system and the manual (gradually) emergency brake.

Filed May 10, 2015 · Brakes · 141,433 miles · VA

Experienced a near complete brake failure due to sudden loss of brake fluid. I was able to make it home as the incident occurred on an interstate within a mile of my residence. Cavalier ford at chesapeake sq. Had just done "the works" package oil change just 2 hours earlier and reported that brake lines were checked and everything was "green." I had the vehicle towed back to cavalier ford and the service manager reported to me that my brake line was rusted through near the front axle. The vehicle has been kept and maintained in chesapeake, va and I am the original owner. The service desk was very surprised because there is little road salt conditions in this area during winter.

Filed Mar 1, 2014 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · NC

I was driving up to a traffic light, in my 2004 expedition. Coming to a stop. A good thing, I was not driving to fast, or had to make a sudden stop quickly. There was not a vehicle in front of me ,thanks to god! Had my foot on the brakes, and the pedal went down to the floorboard. Now I have no brakes at all. The indicated lights, for brake fluid came on. So, I stop to refill brake fluid. There, I notice a busted brake line. I have only seeing this in the movies, I have been driving for 30 now. I could have lost my life, or taken someone else life. After looking online. I have seeing, others with some of the same problem, with the 2004 expedition. But there no recalls, and I know ford motor have heard of this, and others too, that is the place to do something for the safety of the people(small). But nothing is being done!

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Body, Brakes · MS

Was driving when brakes went completely out when I went to stop at a stop sign. . Cause due to rust corrosion . Brakes giving out could have caused a fatal car accident . Rust has damaged all brake lines and fuel lines . Rust is now moving up the vehicle. Brake lines and fuel lines should have a protected coating or made with a non corrosion metal. I had no idea that my brake line was rusted out till my brakes gave out. These vehicle need to be recalled and have new lines. Also have a protected coating applied under the vehicle to stop rust. Very very dangerous driving around not knowing that you have rust under your vehicle eating away at your brake lines and fuel lines.

Filed Nov 16, 2011 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space and applying the brakes, the brake was depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The contact drove the vehicle to a local mechanic and notice brake fluid leaking. The mechanic advised that the radiator supporter was rusted and also caused the brake lines to rust. The mechanic replaced the radiator support unit and the brake line. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the faulty brake lines and the manufacturer stated there was nothing they could do to assist. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact was driving 40 MPH and changing gears when he attempted to apply the brakes but there was no response. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a pile of snow in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. Updated 9/13/11

Filed May 27, 2011 · Brakes · 98,835 miles · TX · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact was coming to a stop and depressed the brake pedal when the vehicle would not stop or slow down. The contact crashed into a pole and a gas meter before the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. No one was injured yet the vehicle was destroyed. The origin of the fire was unknown. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they will send a representative out to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 98,835.