Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Ford Expedition - part 1

Slow speed, applied brakes, no response. Pedal was soft.

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Sliding car icon will display occassionaly and randomly on dry pavement for short periods of time during which the brakes do not work. This almost caused me to rear end a car recently.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Expedition. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floor. On November 6, 2006, the contact was unable to engage the brakes and crashed into a vehicle. The contact was injured and the air bags deployed. There were no passengers in the vehicle at the time. The most recent failure occurred on June 1, 2007. The vehicle was repaired and most of the braking system was replaced. A month later the another crash occurred while driving 25mph and attempting to engage the brake pedal. There were no injuries. The total cost of repairs were $2,300. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability that takes over and it leaves the contact with no control of the braking system. The dealer stated that he was also unable to diagnose the recent failure and there were no indications from the computer codes. There were a total of 4 vehicles involved in the crash and 3 of them were damaged including the contacts vehicle. The current mileage was 19,783 and the failure mileage was 13,000.

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Brakes on a 2002 Ford Expedition goes to the floor. Then there is no explanation what is going on. I have taken it to a dealer and they say there nothing wrong. No parts were replaced. The dealer tried everything he knew possible but could not resolve the issue.

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: 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.

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The contact stated when applying the brakes at low speeds the pedal will go to the floor, and vehicle will vibrate. When this happens the vehicle will not stop. There are no warning lights indicating a problem with the brakes. This happens intermittently, with no specific pattern or conditions. The dealer said this was normal performance for this vehicle.

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I have a 1999 Ford Expedition eddie bauer, on Monday, December 13,2004 I was having brakes and rotors replaced on my truck. The mechanic notified me that there was a major problem with the tie rod end. He said that the bolts were broken on one side and missing on the other. He also stated that he was surprised that the vehicle was still upright and that I had not been in an accident. My vehicle has now been in the shop for 3 days due to this problem. The mechanic who is fixing the problem stated that I needed to find out if there are any recalls on this vehicle for the tie rod end.

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While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. This caused brakes to lock, and consumer was unable to unlock them. Then, vehicle collided into a brick wall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

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While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and a loud buzzing sound was heard from front. Both feet were on the brake pedal, and vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic placed the vehicle on the diagnostic machine. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

While braking the brake pedal went to the floor. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

While driving at 30 mph applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer stated that abs system was not working properly.

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While driving at any braking conditions and when depressing the brake pedal was delayed in braking which resulted in extended stopping distance. Consumer made contact with the dealership on seven separate occasions, but the problem still occurred.

My wife was driving in the middle of traffic when she suddenly had no brakes. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and failed to respond. She then began to pump them wildly and got some braking action. (this is in an new Ford Expedition with only 47,000 miles on the odometer. ) she drove in first gear to our local Ford dealer a few blocks away. A right front wheel bearing had already worn out-apparently a manufacturing defect, causing the wheel to become loose from the axle. As it came loose, the brake shoe and piston mechanism of the brake ceased to function. She was lucky that she hit no one else and that the wheel did not come off causing the vehicle to flip. She was fortunate she was not on the freeway at high speeds when this incident occurred. The service manager said she was lucky to get in before the wheel fell off the vehicle. I am appalled to think that an SUV that has only had soft on- road use and never used off -road could have a wheel bearing go out at such low mileage. Because of the high profile nature of the vehicle, the potential for flipping is even greater with this type of problem than poorly constructed tires. I am very angry that such a problem occurred with this vehicle, when it is not even two years old.

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On four occasions when applying brakes, and just before stopping, engine would surge and suddenly accelerate. Vehicle been to dealer, and dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.

2nd time service alarm comes on followed by total loss of brakes. Required engine to be shut off and restarted before brakes would function. Very very lucky that I had space to act and there was no traffic in lane.

While waiting in a fast food lane vehicle suddenly accelerated and ran into rear of another vehicle. Brakes were applied when this ocurred, but they didn't function. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

The anti lock brakes engaged without cause. The dealership indicated the problem was caused by the rear end, and replaced it, however the problem recurred.

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Consumer stated while his wife was driving the vehicle, it would not stop or slow down at a red light, the vehicle swerved missing 2 other vehicles, vehicle was inspected, however dealership was unable to duplicate problem.

While coming to a stop or yield car resited braking, and vehicle started trembling, causing vehicle to shut completely off. Vehicle took 3-5 minutes before starting.

Both rear tires had tread separation and a blow out occurred on one of them . . . . The vehicle had been to the dealers and had brake repairs at approx. 34,000 miles . From initial lease of vehicle, there were complaints of rough ride and apparent tire problems. The dealer never made any offer to correct the problem but balanced and rotated the tires. Upon taking this problem to them on 09/04/2001 they disclaimed any knowledge or assistance in adjusting the obvious malfunction of the general tire which blew out. . . Upon taking the vehicle to a tire store and had them check the tires for any other damage they discovered that another tire had a separation of the tread and had a knot on the tire which was just beginning to ware. All tires had proper air pressure. I have kept these tires for further investigation and complaint follow-up. (tiresize: 275x60r17).

Consumer was pulling inside of a parking lot applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership was aware of 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.

When the brakes were applied, the pedal pulsated which caused the extended stopping distance. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership once a year dealing with the issue, however the problem continued to occur. Please provide further details.

I am concerned with the faulty mechanics on this vehicle. I have had this problem happen twice now since owning this vehicle. On Jan 27-2001, I was coming off the 5 fwy and lost all power of brakes. I had to downshift to 1st gear to get my vehicle to stop, almost causing a serious accident at beach blvd. 2nd time, I was traveling on the 91 fwy at approx 70 mph when my vehicle started swerving and became very bumpy. I had to veer off the fwy in a state of shock and dangerous matter. When I stopped, my truck dropped in the front right area. I got out to look and saw that the wheel had come off and was leaning into the inside of my tire well. I am now afraid of driving this vehicle and reporting it to you so you can look into it. Please follow up with me as to your actions and as to what actions I need to do to take care of this matter. Third strike usually ends up in ***death*** I do not want to be part of statistics or want to hear of any others getting hurt because of this malfunction. Thank you dean aughenbaugh.

Abs kicks in on dry pavement, and vehicle won't stop on ice or snow. Consumer once almost rear ended another vehicle.

Consumer applied brake at intersection, slow speed, and brake pedal fell to floor. Vehicle at dealer at this time.

While driving in wet conditions at 50 mph vehicle started to pull to right. Consumer tried to put on brakes, and nothing happened, abs didn't kick in. Vehicle in a 4 wheel drive which didn't kick in hit ditch and rolled over.

4wheel abs dangerous long stopping distance. Ended up in ditch. Subsequently measured stopping distance on dirt road at 30 mph. Stopping distance measured 70 feet with abs enabled. Stopping distance measured just 45 feet with abs disabled (brakes fully locked up in both cases). Abs design needs to be changed to shorten stopping distance under typical "dry road" conditions.

The abs took control during normal braking but with little to no braking power causing the consumer to hit a car that was stopped at a stop light. Nlm.

Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly when brakes were applied. Dealer has been notified.

When consumer applies brake pedal, there is considerable resistance. Vehicle stops only after reapplying the brake. This vehicle has anti-lock brake system.

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.

Braking system went into skid of own volition, caused vehicle to crash and driver to be injured. Anti-lock brake problem noted in past but dealerships refused to repair.

These are areas that have had an impact on other components of the vehicle such as tire wear, and brakes. My mechanic stated this is a recurring problem with Ford motor that should be addressed.

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.