general problems of the 2003 Ford Expedition

15 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2003 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2003 Expedition.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2023

The brakes are burning while driving & the emergency brakes are not applied. The power windows are failing 1 by 1.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2016

2003 for Expedition not running properly shutting down while driving passenger window stuck brakes not working properly when vehicle shuts down.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2016

Owner has replaced brakes and rotors several times. When driving, the driver feels as if they are pushing against resistance, like the emergency brake is engaged. Vehicle is able to move with emergency brake fully engaged. When braking, a pulse is felt, but rotors are new.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, and smoke emitted into the vehicle from the air conditioning vents. The contact also noticed that there was a fire under the hood. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Mf .

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2015

Truck shut off at 60mph towing a camper because my fuel pump relay blew because of a defect in the fuse box!! almost killed us. . . . . . . . Not happy at all. I've spoken to many mechanics and been on many forums and this seems to be a wide spread and dangerous issue Ford should take care of. Spoke with the local Ford parts department and they are aware of the issue. This is not a cheap part by any means, but on top of that it almost killed my wife and family! please do something about this defect. I can send you pictures of the fuse box board so you can see the burns.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, deceleration became very difficult. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes lines had rusted. The mechanic also discovered that the rocker panels and frame was rusted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2005

2003 Ford Expedition developed problems with the brake equipment. ** answer required***. The front brake rotors were completely worn down.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2004

Front brakes had to be replaced at 20,000; worn down to zero mm. Checked three months earlier and they were at 4mm and told they "might" need to be replaced at the next service. Rotors had to be sanded. Excessive black brake dust on front wheels, dust also evident on back wheels.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2004

Brakes, steering failed.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2003

Excessive brake dust on wheels. After cleaning the wheels are completely black after one day.

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2003

Side mirrors do not return to original position after backing up. Too much brake dust and wear. Tires had to be replaced at 20,000 miles for sidewall degradation.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2003

Excessive brake dust.

13 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2002

There is an enormous amount of brake dust build-up on the front and back wheels. After having the truck washed, an enormous amount of break dust began to build-up after traveling 1 mile. I was told by the dealership service representative that this was the #1 complaint made by 2003 Expedition owners when they bring their vehicles in to be serviced. The service representative also said that there was no solution to the problem. I called the Ford company and they told me the solution to the problem is to wash the wheels every week. This will not fix the brake dust problem, so it is not a solution.

14 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Rear brakes needed replacement. (nar).

15 Service Brakes problem

Consumer noticed that in order to stop vehicle she would have to apply force to brake pedal.



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