Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford Expedition owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Symptom was low brake pedal or "soft brakes" due to the brake booster pushrod not being turned out to appropriate length requiring to adjust the brake booster pushrod length. In order to correct mechanic has to remove the master brake cylinder and turn out the pushrod 1/2 or 1/4 turn.
First incident occurred when vehicle was traveling 45 MPH. Brakes were applied to slow down before a curve. At the point the front wheels locked up and the vehicle began to rock back and forth and swerve on the roadway. To prevent a rollover the vehicle was steered off the road when it jumped an embankment and plowed through 25 feet mud and brush before coming to a complete stop. The brakes were completely inoperable. The vehicle was shut off and left until it could be towed out. After a few hours the calipers released. The second incident occurred when vehicle was stopped at a stop sign. When accelerated was pressed the front wheels were locked up and the back wheels were spinning. Vehicle was put in park, shut off, restarted after a few minutes and calipers were still locked up. Vehicle was towed home and calipers released after a few hours. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. When the vehicle was placed into reverse, the brakes and the steering failed without warning. The vehicle would not stop and continued to accelerate. The contact depressed the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard. The contact turned off the ignition. The vehicle crashed into a curb and a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While reversing out of the driveway, the brakes and both front wheels seized and would not turn. As a result, the vehicle remained stuck in the middle of the street. The contact shut off the engine and removed the keys from the ignition. The vehicle was restarted and the gear was placed in neutral. The contact's husband had to pull the vehicle back into the driveway via a rope. The contact sprayed the wheels with a type of seizure unlock spray and the vehicle was able to be driven a day later. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake calipers seized. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a sensor next to the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, while driving 60 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 219,935.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. When the failure occurred, the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
2007 Ford Expedition el, eddie bauer 4x4 mileage - 35,800 passenger front brake "dragging". Caused extremely hot and smoking brake components. -- this could have caused serious brake failure due to brake fluid boiling; possible fire, possible locked/skidding tire and loss of steering control. Full story: was towing a car on a trailer of about 5000 pounds total weight. Typical driving, south of watkins glen on rt 14 toward interstate, speeds 30-60mph; trailer has fully operational electric brakes. Smelled "hot brakes", pulled over, smoke pouring out of wheel. Pyrometer could not measure rotor temperature - meaning rotor was hotter than 790 degrees f. (I believe the drivers front rotor was about 230f). I also can't say 100% there was not a fire. Jacked it up, it was hard to turn the wheel. When it cooled, the wheel rotated without resistance. …
On 7/5/10 my wife was driving the 2007 Expedition el with less than 17,000 miles, across the paved parking lot at her work place. With her foot touching the brake pedal she drove forward approaching a parking position. As the vehicle approached the parking position she did not move her foot to increase or decrease brake pedal pressure. When she is about 10' to 14' away from the car in front of her, the engine begins to change sound, revs up, she immediately has to apply brake peddle pressure to slow and then enough pressure to prematurely stop the vehicle. It's rear tires begin to brake loose, squeal, and spin. She turns the key off, to kill the engine. The brakes held firm keeping the vehicle stationary as was evident in the front tires imprint on the parking lot. …
Leaving my neighborhood going 20-25 MPH. Pavement was dry. Slight downhill incline. Put my foot on the brake. Brake started pulsating rapidly. Brake was resisting me pressing it by pushing my foot back up with pulsating action. Truck would not stop. Could have rear ended the car in front of me or went into a 4 lane highway. Pulled out onto the highway proceeded down another downhill incline about 45 MPH. Put my foot on the brake to slow down again the brakes started pulsating and did not work. Had to stand on the brakes pushing against the brake rapid pulsation to get the truck slowed to turn into a parking lot. Traction control sliding car icon was flashing. Took to dealership 10/28/10. Dealer could not find any codes or malfunction. Dealer said the traction control system "rsc" resets itself periodically and will most likely do this again. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford Expedition. While driving between 10-15 MPH on normal conditions, the contact heard a loud grinding noise when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. After several attempts, the vehicle finally came to a complete stop. Immediately, the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred, but could not be duplicated by the dealer again. The vehicle has currently been at the authorized dealer for over a week and is under investigation by the engineers. The contact refuses to drive the vehicle until the cause of the failure has been determined and repaired. …
Brake complaints in other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2007 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Ford Expedition, 13% of the model year's 215 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford Expedition brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2007 Ford Expedition, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Expedition brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 53,000 miles, and 23% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.