1998 Ford Expedition brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 61 complaints for the 1998 Ford Expedition, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the brake pedal was not receiving enough pressure to stop the vehicle. He replaced the brake pressure switch in july of 2008 and again in january of 2009. The manufacturer stated that there might be a recall available. The contact will call the manufacturer again. The failure mileage was 126,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition
- Suspension 148 complaints
- Engine 138 complaints
- Electrical system 124 complaints
- Cruise control 79 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 70 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Transmission 47 complaints
- Tires 39 complaints