Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2005 Ford Expedition

Two problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2005 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2005 Expedition.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2014

I have talked to a few other owners of Ford Expeditions (later models 2004-2008) and there is a definite issue with rust and other components rusting out. It seems to be a serious issue with rust esp when the brake lines are basically all rusted out in the front of the vehicle. Also the cross member frame underneath has a lot more than acceptable amount of rust, never seen this much even with a truck I have now a 1997 Dodge with 190,000 miles doesn't even come close to the rust I see with the Ford. Rust bubbles on the rear lift gate handle area and just about all around the window areas and the hood. Mind you that the time we've had the vehicle only maybe a handful of times it was out in snow or even rainy weather - low miles for the year 67,000/8 years+. The lines and rust repair will cost money $$ to fix I believe that Ford knows there's an issue and stiffs the consumer knowing that the materials rust out causing a very unsafe vehicle to drive. Anybody for a class action lawsuit here?.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2012

Driving the vehicle and I attempted to stop and the brake pedal went to the floor, even after pumping the brakes. Soon afterward the low fluid light went on. I had the vehicle taken to my licensed mechanic who diagnosed the problem as a rusted through brake line. Several other locations were heavily rusted and leaking as well. I was very fortunate not to hit anyone, especially since I had 5 children in the vehicle with me at the time of the incident. I have been the only the owner and ordered the vehicle new from Ford. This vehicle is lightly used and not garaged.


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