25 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving 20 mph on a dry road during normal braking conditions, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor which resulting in an extended stopping distance. This was accompanied by a groaning noise in the brakes. The vehicle stopped after driving up over a roadside curb. The vehicle was not immediately taken in for service. Updated 9/13/2006 - the vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer who determined that the driver's side front hub assembly was bad. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for repair.
While braking the brake pedal went to the floor. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving attempted to slow down to make a turn, and found out that vehicle did not have any brakes. Took automobile to repair shop, and found out that abs unit was not preforming. Consumer states there was never any kind of warning prior or after incident.
Abs kicks in on dry pavement, and vehicle won't stop on ice or snow. Consumer once almost rear ended another vehicle.
Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly when brakes were applied. Dealer has been notified.
Turning rt after a stop, I began to accelerate. Instantly the vehicle began to lisp to the left and travel across the center lane. Applying the brakes I could not turn back into the rt lane. The left drivers mirrow was ripped off as it clipped a neighbors lawn pole. Standing I still could not turn the vehicle. It stopped. Not able to exit the drivers door, I did the passengers. Inspecting, the left front wheel was gone. Towed to beaudrt Ford the vehicle had twice the damage as at the scene. ( pictures were taken at both places). Ask if there were any recalls, I was told no, 4 times. This is untrue. I have been forced to allow beaudry to fix my vehicle as they tell me they cannot get any Ford engineers to inspect the car. This SUV fell apart. 152,000 of the same year 4x4s were recalled.
Vehicle has no brakes at low speeds during failure. It can be intermittent. The system thinks the wheels are locked and will not allow brakes to apply. I used to work for Ford. This is known within the company, but is kept very quiet. Dealers must call and speak to someone to get help. The problem is not documented with TSB's or other service information systems.
Abs braking system intermittently engages while driving, resulting in vehicle not being able to stop. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle was rear ended while stopped. Vehicle began to roll, brake pedal was pressed harder but it only went to the floor.
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.
Anti-lock brakes malfunction at low speeds, causing brake pedal to go soft, and sometimes to go to the floor.
Consumer was driving about 10 mph, getting ready to approach main road when brake pedal locked up,tried to step harder but got no response. In order to stop had to pull emergency brake. Restarted engine, still brake pedal locked up several times within less than a mile. Dealer claims tire size is incorrect which caused abs to misread code. Changed tire/rims, still having problem. Consumer says vehicle came with tires straight from factory.
Brakes: driving approximately 10mph and attempting to stop the vehicle and the abs system locked up. Put foot on pedal and had it completely to the floor, and they brakes didi not work . This happened six times in one day. The vehice has been in the shop five times for this problem.
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. Please provide details.
Wh4en applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop. Dealer has serviced vehicle, but problem still exists.
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.
From date of purchase there were problems with abs. Abs brake system replaced 4 times. When driving 30 mph or less and applying brakes, lost all braking ability.
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 Expeditions and if a recall is in the process. Thank you.
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.
Abs brakes are not operable when cpnsumer applies brakes. The pedal makes noises, and the brakes are hard.
When applying brakes pedal pulsates and then goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When applying the brakes the vehicle makes a noise and takes longer to stop. Dealer has changed the brakes, and same problem still exists.