1997 Ford Expedition brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 120 complaints for the 1997 Ford Expedition, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 120 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 106,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While coming to a stop and the intersection of longstreet and highway 82. I pressed on the brake peddle and the brakes locked up and I sled through the intersection into a ditch. I was traveling the speed limit of 50 MPH. The passenger air bag deployed but the drivers did not deploy. I have a broken nose from hitting steering wheel. Seat belts were on front seat driver and passenger.
ABS braking system intermittently engages while driving, resulting in vehicle not being able to stop. Dealer has been contacted. No results, dealer couldn't find any problem, replaced wheel sensor, no result as well. It happens while loe speed driving only.this is a daily routine.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition
- Suspension 146 complaints
- Steering 106 complaints
- Electrical system 102 complaints
- Engine 99 complaints
- Cruise control 81 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 48 complaints
- Transmission 43 complaints
- Wheels 42 complaints