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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,391 miles

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1997 Ford Expedition brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Ford Expedition Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #26

Jun 121998

Expedition 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My wife had just began to press the brakes to slow down to go around a curve when she realized the brakes were not working, and the steering wheel would not turn as usual as all power was gone. She ran into the wrong lane of traffic on a split off road and was able with great pressure to get the truck stopped. She was very lucky no traffic was on the off road. After turning the truck switch to the off position and putting the truck in park, it started right back up. On 6/22/98 martin Ford tested it, but only replaced the wiring assembly and did find anything wrong. It has happened twice since then, but not as scary since it has been when we were slowing at traffic lights and going straight so as not needing to turn. But really noticing the extra strength it takes to stop the truck without power brakes. We love the truck, but are glad it is a leased, and we will be returning it in September, we are just scared that if those other Expedition have the same problem, there could be major accidents over it.

- Granite Falls, NC, USA

problem #25

Mar 141997

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
On several occasions it has felt like a flat tire or something dragging. The car was taken to Ford on 3-16-99 and found to have a rear seal that went out on the brakes taking the drums and rotors with it. The parts are on back order and will take at least a week from time taken in for service. I want to know if this is a problem with other Expedition and if a recall is in the process. Thank you.

- Tahoe Paradise, CA, USA

problem #24

Jul 011997

Expedition

  • miles
While driving the braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and extended stopping distance, which almost caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #23

Aug 271998

Expedition

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in a extended stopping distance, causing a vehicle crash. The dealer has been notified.

- Noblesville, IN, USA

problem #22

Feb 101999

Expedition

  • miles
While exiting a busy freeway steering locked up, causing vehicle to lose control. Also ABS brakes failed, and engine check light came on/off.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #21

Jul 011998

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During wet weather conditions anti lock brakes have failed to work.

- West Bethe, MD, USA

problem #20

Aug 081998

Expedition

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When applying brakes, the vehicle would slow down to a certain point, and then the pedal would go to the floorboard, causing to vehicle to keep rolling. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Factoryville, PA, USA

problem #19

Jul 191998

(reported on)

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes fail intermittently at highway speed.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #18

Jun 261998

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, brakes make a grinding noise and fail to stop the vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance.

- Elizabethtown, KY, USA

problem #17

Mar 041998

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake system failed.

- Lake Steve, WA, USA

problem #16

Apr 051998

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermittently when the brakes are applied they become hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced various parts of the brake system. The dealer is not able to duplicate problem.

- Union Point, GA, USA

problem #15

May 051997

Expedition

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake problems; the ABS waring light stays on. Dealer not able to detect prolbem with system. When applying the brakes, they squeak and lock up.

- Binger, OK, USA

problem #14

Nov 251997

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed to work properly causing vibration.

- California, MD, USA

problem #13

Jul 011997

Expedition

  • miles
Wh4en applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop. Dealer has serviced vehicle, but problem still exists.

- Chico, CA, USA

problem #12

Feb 061998

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle was rear ended while stopped. Vehicle began to roll, brake pedal was pressed harder but it only went to the floor.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #11

Oct 121997

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes malfunction at low speeds, causing brake pedal to go soft, and sometimes to go to the floor.

- Roxboro, NC, USA

problem #10

Nov 101997

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle makes a noise and takes longer to stop. Dealer has changed the brakes, and same problem still exists.

- Silver Springs, MD, USA

problem #9

Feb 101997

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes: When driving have to apply to much pressure to brake pedal to get the vehicle to stop. Deaer says there is nothing wrong with the brakes.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #8

Oct 201997

Expedition

  • miles
Consumer steps on pedal and the pedal would not go all the way down and the vehicle does not stop. This incident has happened seven times; four times were documented, and three times dealership said they could not find anything wrong.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #7

Jun 061997

Expedition

  • miles
When driving the truck and applying foot to the brake pedal the brakes lock up, and the truck has to coast in order for the truck to stop. Has taken the truck to dealer to have it fixed several times, but they still haven't corrected the problem.

- Reston, VA, USA

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