Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2007 Ford Freestyle

The rear rotors and pads on my 2007 Ford Freestyle (fwd) were replaced for the second time at 43,700 miles, less then 15k miles after the first time. The first time there was no charge at 28,900 miles under the Ford program 07n10. The front pads were replaced and the rotors turned only once at 43,700. The Ford dealership service area said the rear rotors needed to be replaced just from normal wear. I heard that the front brakes are the stopping power of my Freestyle, if that is true one would think that the front rotors would have the same amount of wear, or am I incorrect?.

Premature wear of rear brake pads on Ford Freestyle. First incident approx. May of 2008 with 18,700 miles. Second incident Aug. 9, 2009 with 35,390 miles. Both times had to get new pads and rotors and not under warranty. First time they did replace for free even though they made it clear it was out of warranty. Second time replaced and charged me for parts only. After researching this I found it was an ongoing problem since the introduction of the Freestyle in 2005. In fact I found a letter from the director of service engineering operations sent to all Ford dealers on July 3,2007. They were blaming the issue on "direct exposure to moisture for an extended period that may have caused the pads to "swell" and create slight drag conditions. " obviously this is not the case. I have read numerous reports from owners who have replaced rear pads and rotors several times and not yet had the front brakes fail. Seems to me to be a mechanical problem that Ford does not want to address by fixing the problem causing this issue.

Premature brake wear - 2007 Ford Freestyle, our 2007 Freestyle needed rear brake pads and rotors replaced at only 23,400 miles. This car was driven mainly on the highways, with little stop-and-go city driving. While no accident occurred, premature wear could have affected the car's handling in an emergency stop. The dealer and manufacturer refuse to reimburse me for the $400 replacement cost.

I have a 2007 Ford Freestyle and in may 2008 the rear brake pads wore out at only 16,500 miles where were replaced under warranty provision of 12 month or 18,000 miles. The mountain view Ford service advisor stated that Ford had a bad lot of brake pads due to water intrusion and the new pads are far superior to the original. The car has 31,900 miles and the left rear brake pads are worn down to the metal after 15,400 miles. Please note that the original factory front brake pads have 2/3 to 3/4 remaining left on the pads. There is no warning that the rear pads are worn out which could lead extended braking distances and possible crash.