Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 1999 Ford Expedition

Two problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 1999 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2006

: the contact stated the abs activated without effort creating an extended stopping distance. The brakes were hydraulic and the abs light illuminated on occasion. The vehicle has been to a brake shop but not to a dealer.

2 Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2000

Abs system malfunctioned resulting in accident; on dry pavement, abs took braking control but did not apply braking energy to the brakes (only slight braking) despite standing on brake pedal; abs light was not on at the time; after accident same problem (abs in control, no light, no braking) but after repeated hard hits to the brake pedal the abs light came on disengaging the abs system, allowing normal braking; problem repeated once later in day; next day when taking vehicle to Ford dealer problem would not repeat; had three computer abs codes which they could not resolve with Ford hotline; they cleared codes; problem would not repeat; charged me for the diagnostics (not under warranty) and told me to bring it back when it repeats; have sent you a copy of my letter to Ford.




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