10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 78,124 miles
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Lost brakes on 476 outside of philly ditched car so I would not hit stopped cars, totaled my Expedition and wife, kids, dog, and I all survived, just bleeding airbag burns.
- Skaneateles, NY, USA
My brakes started squiking, and that went on for about a week and then it became hard for me to stop. So now I have a lot of squiking and I have to stop way before I am suppose to. I bought some brake pads that did not fix the problem.
- Benton Harbor, MI, USA
Rubber brake line separated at the caliper. Caused total loss of braking power. Luckily I was pulling into the driveway at a slow speed when this happened.
- Jackson, MS, USA
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While driving 45 mph, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle and the brake pedal nearly touched the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle; however, the stopping distance had doubled. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was extremely rusted and had a pinhole. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 113,000.
- Holmdel, NJ, USA
1997 Ford Expedition brakes failed during a forced evasive maneuver to avoid a head on collision.
- Fayetteville, AR, USA
1997 Ford Expedition was parked in driveway. Under hood fire and smoke erupted. Cruise control disconnect switch had burst into flames and set brake fluid on fire. Significant damage. Parts replaced, old parts available.
- Powder Springs, GA, USA
When pushing on the brake pedal it took an extra twenty feet to stop. It felt like it was on ice. The dealer inspected the brakes and found no defects, and the computer showed nothing. The brakes would get hard and the calipers were clicking. When the vehicle had gone over bumps, the ABS light would appear on the dash. The vehicle would be turned off and back on and the light would go off.
- Priest River, ID, USA
The consumer stated that the differential failed. The consumer heard a hissing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The mechanic at the Ford dealership determined that the differential was defective. The brakes made noise when the vehicle was in motion.
- Orange, CA, USA
On five occasions while attempting to stop, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
- Blackwood, NJ, USA
- Quinton, VA, USA