Brake Fluid Leak problems of the 2016 Ford Expedition

Low brake fluid warning, partial brake failure, similar to brake issue with f150 for which recall was issued--same parts used in Expedition. Vehicle was stationary when warning first appeared. I refilled flued reservoir. Drove vehicle about 2 miles then parked. Restarted and reservoir had emptied, warning sign appeared, no fluid leakage visible under hood or on ground.

Brake master cylinder leaking into brake booster rendering the vehicle brakes useless. Note that this is happening on the 2016 f-150 trucks as well and the 2 vehicles share the same parts for the brake system. The incident occurred while driving back to the office and noticed that it was taking a long stroke of the pedal to apply the brakes. Upon arrival back at the office the reservoir was inspected and there was little to no fluid left, and no visible leaks.

While driving vehicle I had to come to a stop at a red light I pressed brake pedal and it went to the floor. I had no service brake available and went through red light and narrowly avoided hitting a car that had right of way. I rolled to a stop. The driver of the other vehicle was so upset that he drove around and threatened me with physical violence when he proceeded to beat me with a stick of some sort. I was able to diffuse the situation when I explained to him that I had a complete brake failure. I had a friend tow the vehicle on a trailer to my house where I refilled the reservoir. I inspected the vehicle and their was no evidence of leaking fluid anywhere on vehicle or ground. I checked vehicle again after a about 8 hours and reservoir had emptied down to below the low level. I added the remaining amount of fluid which put the reservoir at line just below the full line. At this point I stopped looking for leaks. I was preparing to call a tow truck to to take it to mechanic when I heard about a safety recall for the Ford f-150 brake safety recall NHTSA number 20v-332 and Ford recall number 20s31. I implore you to issue a recall for the 2016 Ford Expedition. It is a matter of life and death.

Going home when vehicle was moving, I noticed brakes were progressively getting worse. Each braking event required 25% more travel then previous brake application. Made it home safely within 3 miles. No brake fluid once I parked vehicle. Drove slow and used the brake very little during the trip. Thankfully, I was not going fast and realized something was not right and was able to mostly cost home. Later that day, the vehicle was towed to Ford dealer. After they inspected, they reported to me the master cylinder leaked the brake fluid into the brake booster. Repair quote was for $1500 for new master cylinder and brake booster.

Braking ability went to 0% while driving; accompanied by a "brake fluid is low" dashboard indicator light (dashboard lamp became lit after braking applied ). When brakes were applied there was 0% available to slow/stop the vehicle (in heavy traffic). Driver was able to avoid a crowded intersection and a red light to my vehicle traffic direction (red light to me) by applying the parking brake and a survivable distance between me and the traffic in my 4 (traveling in an easterly direction) lanes. Upon turning onto a residential street near my home, I was able to creep (<5mph) home. I added dot 4 brake fluid (from a newly opened bottle) and filled the master cylinder to just below the "max" line on the reservoir. In the morning you couldn't gauge my shock, when to my surprise the master cylinder was completely empty and devoid of any brake fluid. Not only that! but there was no evidence of leakage on the ground. I have a painted driveway and there was no forensic evidence of any kind of vehicle fluid leaks. I was aghast! I have several of my neighbors come over as they saw me attending to my vehicle. We all had flashlights and were scouring the vehicle looking for any evidence of brake fluid. There simply was none! I had my vehicle towed to my Ford dealer and awaited a diagnosis. Turns out it was a faulty master cylinder in combination with a brake booster that drinks brake fluid when it can get it. Together they are a potentially lethal combination not to mention a costly pair to repair. If there ever was a reason for a recall it would be to remedy this liability waiting to happen onto Ford motor company. I simply cannot fathom why no action has been taken and hence the reason I am complaining. I seek to get some satisfaction from fomoco on this issue before someone of their trusting, buying public becomes a tragedy of this simple fix. It is unconscionable! act now!.

My vehicles brakes went out while driving. Fortunately I was pulling into my driveway, which is on a hill, and able to come to a stop and apply the emergency brake. After coming to a stop I checked the brake fluid and it was empty. There were no signs of any leaks. I refilled the brake fluid and the next morning was empty again. I checked again to find no sign of brake fluid leaks. I had to have my vehicle towed to gosch Ford temecula for them to look into the issue.

Vehicle was in motion on the freeway nearing speeds of 65mph when the break light came on and indicated low break fluid (prior to the alert my breaking system was functioning normal) my breaks completely gave out, and I depressed the break petal as far as it could go only slightly slowing my vehicle and relied on my parking break to come to a complete stop. After towing it to an official Ford repair shop, the diagnostic showed a failed master cylinder, which leaked break fluid into the break booster causing the whole system to suddenly fail putting my three year old sons life in danger as well as mine.

Master cylinder and booster total failure. Thankfully this happened in my driveway before heading out to dinner. Brake pedal traveled all the way to floor. Master cylinder reservoir totally empty. No signs of any leaks or fluid on the ground. Had it towed to Ford dealership for repair thinking it would be covered by the Ford cpo power train warranty. Service advisor said this is the first time in 15 years he has seen a master cylinder fail on an Expedition. I agree with other owners this sounds very similar to the issue Ford had with the 2013-2014 ym f-150 pick up trucks with the 3. 5l ecoboost engine.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. While driving 40 mph and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact could not stop the vehicle. When the contact pumped the brake pedal, the vehicle stopped. Also, the brake fluid warning indicator illumined. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called a Ford customer service line and was informed that the brake cylinder was fractured and was leaking brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,450.

Brake fluid warning light came on while taking daughter to school, stopped at gas station to check. Was almost completely empty. No visible sign of leaks in engine compartment, under vehicle or on wheels/tires. Refilled. Warning light came on mile later. Stopped at another gas station, almost completely empty again. Bought more fluid, refilled and attempted to drive home. About a mile later warning light appeared again. Once home, brake fluid level was empty again. Looked on-line and noticed there was a recall on 2015 f-150 trucks for the exact same issue (master cylinder failure, leaking fluid to brake booster). Refilled then attempted to drive to dealership. Stopped once to refill after warning light came on again. Got to dealership and as pulling into service bay brake pedal had no pressure, went to floor and vehicle would not stop. Luckily, was just rolling slow and was able to but vehicle in park to stop. Very dangerous if this had occurred on street! Ford dealership confirmed suspicion, master cylinder leaking in brake booster. Same issue as 2015 f150 recall, but there is no recall for 2016 Ford Expeditions even though they use the same drivetrain? vehicle out of warranty so had to pay out of pocket.

Whie driving 2016 Expedition el the light came on saying that the brake fluid was low shortly after the brakes went out completely ,pedal went to floor. Thankfully used the emergency brake and down shifting to get car stopped . Was very fortunate. My mechanic checked car -no leaks of brake fluid even thou the system was completely empty. His diagnosis was that the brake booster had failed and that all of the brake fluid was syphoned out and in to the engine. Very scary little warning just complete failure.