2007 Ford Expedition: brake failure

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Brakes · 108,000 miles · FL

I purchased this vehicle used on 04/15/2011. We normally drive approximately 35 MPH around the island. In august of 2012, the brake master cylinder failed at 90,000miles and was replaced on 08/08/2012 by the service dept at mike shad ford/autonation, orange park, fl. On 04/12/2013, the brake master cylinder failed and again had to be replaced, this time by paul clark ford, yulee, fl. On 03/13/2014, while taking my daughter to school, the brakes failed. I was able to steer out of a collision. I took the vehicle to the nearest ford dealership; paul clark ford, yulee, fl. The master cylinder needs replaced a third time; however, the part is on back-order with no known repair date. I contacted ford customer relations on 03/14/2014 who stated there were no tsb on this part. I highly recommend that this be investigated before fatality occurs. 3rd brake master cylinder failure within year and a half.

Filed Mar 7, 2014 · Brakes · 81,600 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brakes were applied and traveled to the floorboard abnormally. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed to respond immediately without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 81,600.

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Brakes · 34,900 miles · AL

Brakes were applied and the brake pedal went to the floor and slightly vibrated. After initial application of the brakes, upon next application of pressure on the brake pedal, the brakes then engaged. No code or any indication by the vehicles safety messages were given, no check brakes or anything. There is a recall for ABS brakes on the 2008 model dated november of 2007 and this vehicle was a late production run of the '07's and delivered on 8/28/2007 so perhaps the same issue affected some models from '07. Issue has been reported to corporate level @ ford motor company.

Filed Oct 21, 2009 · Brakes · 67,265 miles · 00

Excessive ice build up (during winter months) under drivers side floor board. As ice releases, up to 15 lbs. Of ice will hang up cause tension on e-brake cable, vehicle will slide out in some cornering and premature rear pad wear. Rear drives side brake failed @ 67k. Passenger side @ 40%, front @50-60%. No hauling. Have knocked ice build up off numerous times.

Filed Aug 31, 2009 · Brakes · 35,800 miles · NY

2007 ford expedition el, eddie bauer 4x4 mileage - 35,800 passenger front brake "dragging". Caused extremely hot and smoking brake components. -- this could have caused serious brake failure due to brake fluid boiling; possible fire, possible locked/skidding tire and loss of steering control. Full story: was towing a car on a trailer of about 5000 pounds total weight. Typical driving, south of watkins glen on rt 14 toward interstate, speeds 30-60mph; trailer has fully operational electric brakes. Smelled "hot brakes", pulled over, smoke pouring out of wheel. Pyrometer could not measure rotor temperature - meaning rotor was hotter than 790 degrees f. (I believe the drivers front rotor was about 230f). I also can't say 100% there was not a fire. Jacked it up, it was hard to turn the wheel. When it cooled, the wheel rotated without resistance. Took caliper off, cleaned brake pad contact areas, pistons seemed to press back easily. Did not need brakes on rest of way home and have not towed since -- no problems with brakes since (about 200 miles regular driving). So far stops straight without a shimmy. I plan to replace pads and bleed system unless I find something that suggest problems is more serious. Other people have had identical problems and about same mileage: http://www.edmunds.com/ford/expeditionel/2007/consumerreview.html.

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · 27,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. While driving 45 MPH on an incline, the brakes failed and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 27,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2009 · Brakes · 28,436 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford expedition. The contact stated that the brakes failed to operate properly while driving 30 MPH. The vehicle did not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. She had to tap the pedal for approximately 40 seconds in order to stop the vehicle. So far, the failure has only occurred once. The contact feels that this is a safety issue because a serious crash could occur. The current and failure mileages were 28,436.