2003 Ford Expedition brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 94 complaints for the 2003 Ford Expedition, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 27,000 miles 56 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 56 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 27,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The brake line that is routed to the rear brakes rusted completely through, causing me to lose all braking function hence, control of my vehicle. I had to run off into a ditch to miss a slowing vehicle. After I had come to rest in the ditch there was an engine fire caused by brake fluid spraying onto the hot engine exhaust manifold. Fortunately, I had a fire extinguisher on board, so I was able to put the fire out before there was any damage.
Front brakes had to be replaced at 20,000; worn down to zero mm. Checked three months earlier and they were at 4mm and told they "might" need to be replaced at the next service. Rotors had to be sanded. Excessive black brake dust on front wheels, dust also evident on back wheels.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Expedition
- Engine 170 complaints
- Electrical system 105 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Tires 57 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 42 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints