Ford Expedition Brake Problems

Brake complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  130
• Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  42
• Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  22
• Foundation components › Disc › Pads
  22
• Foundation components
  20
• Foundation components › Master cylinder
  16
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  12
• Foundation components › Disc
  10

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  9024%
• 25k–50k
  5013%
• 50k–75k
  7119%
• 75k–100k
  5114%
• 100k–150k
  7420%
• 150k+
  3610%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2025 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the parking brake activated, the contact's wife returned to the vehicle and became aware that the vehicle had rolled away and crashed into a parked vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated prior to failure. There was no injury sustained. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned the vehicle was serviced prior to the failure for a tailgate issue, where the vehicle was reprogrammed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

[redacted], I bought a new Ford Expedition Max Platinum. Four days after I bought the Ford Expedition Max, I experienced brake failure and all warning lights going off on the Ford. I was unable to brake correctly and almost causing a wreck on [redacted] in Charlottesville, VA. I called the Ford Dealership, (Myers Ford) in Elkton where I bought the Ford and they sent me a message saying there was an open recall that would be coming out but not till Q3 due to no fixes as of yet. I told them I didn't trust the car and what was I supposed to do. They sent me a text with a fix and said Ford told them it would be safe to drive. I had to follow the instructions on the message from Ford and the car was back up and running. …

I was in a car accident on June 12, 2025, and my steering wheel airbag did not deploy correctly or function correctly. It was a front in straightforward collision. I did not have warning signs so my brakes could have been an issue because I was paying attention and unable to avoid an accident going under the speed limit. The rear cross traffic. Warning stays on pretty consistently because we live down a dirt road, and every time it rains, it again comes back on. I do not believe I heard the forward collision detection go off either. When I hit the back of a work convoy truck straight on, My steering wheel airbag did not deploy correctly. It did come out it never inflated. It did not protect me. I do not have any broken bones, but I do have a hematoma right beside my under arm, and a great deal of bruising.

The 2024 Ford expedition brakes was not working at the time of the accident, we later found that there was a recall on the brakes. PMA companies is the TPA for the Victaulic Companies, please see accident description below: Insured driver states she Pulled in driveway and was trying to park vehicle. Driver hit the brakes all the way down and the vehicle did not stop. Vehicle went through drivers fence and struck a tree causing damages to vehicle. Caused damages to neighbors fence.

While driving at varying speeds the service brake warning light would come on and the vehicle would shudder while decelerating before coming to a full stop as the brakes were engaged resulting in a longer distance required for breaking. After initial occurrence the vehicle was inspected by the local dealership where they determined that "The brake lines passed inspection and there were no other observable issues." This happened roughly 20 times over a collective 2 hours of drive time throughout a 3 week period. Eventually the vehicle's computer system disabled the ABS and provided an error code regarding a faulty ABS. Upon a second inspection by the local dealership service department accompanied by video footage that I took of the incident the following report was made by the service department "Brake Booster Replacement - C0047:31 - Internal EBB failure"

While pulling out of a parking lot onto a 4 lane undivided city street, the vehicle flashed a warning light on the dash saying "Trailer Brakes Engaged" and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop in the lanes of active traffic narrowly avoiding a collision. As if the parking brake had set uncommanded. The vehicle was not and has never pulled a trailer since we've owned it the last 9 months. The engine was stalled but accessory was still on. After an off/on cycle the vehicle started and went into gear functioning normally. Immediately taken to a ford/Lincoln dealer. They inspected and told us they found no codes and no discernible issues with the vehicle and it was released. Will be dropped off at another ford shop in the morning to continue diagnosis.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition equipped with Hankook, Tire Line: Dynapro, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the tire pressure was low. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to Discount Tire to inflate the tire. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced, and the brake pedal needed to be cleaned. The battery was replaced, and the brake pedal was cleaned. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to the brake pads and rotors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. …

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V314000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and a mobile mechanic from an unknown dealer had inspected the vehicle at the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that a week later, the contact noticed a puddle of oil on the ground. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the oil was leaking from the left rear wheel. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Related recalls (6)