Problems with 2003 Ford Expedition SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Braking system degredation, all four brake pads and rotors need to be replaced at 27k miles. during the first week of driving the new vehicle i noticed that the braking system performed worse than the 2000 expedition i had just traded in. after explaining this to the dealer, they decided to replace all four brake pads and rotors during the first month of ownership. after a rountine maintanence at 26k miles, i was told that the brake pads had 10% life left and all four rotors needed to be replaced. the rotors were beyond specifications for turning. i returned to the dealer and they explained to me that the warranty will not cover this work and that i would have to pay for the replacement. i am afraid that i may not be able to avoid an accident due to possible total brake failure. the dealer and maker said it's a maintanence issue and i am responsible for it's replacement. i have heard of other people having the same problem with the 2003 expedition and have found several complaints on the internet with the same issue.

We had excessive brake dust and then at 29,000 miles when we would turn right it began squeeking. we took it to the dealer and they stated we needed brake pads (first time changing and they were not even to the metal clip) and that the rotors needed to be replaced because they were wore down below the saftey level. dealer made many excuses like tire size, rims (they sale exact rims at dealer) and finally stated they did not know. when contacting ford customer care rep stated that it is too soon to change but that the regional manager said it is maintance issue and that we must pay for them. they state that technical bulletin (which they have on pads and rotors) are not recalls so even if they know they have a problem the consumer has to pay the price until they are forced to do an official recall. this is unfair and needs to be changed!!!!!!

i bought it with about 21000 miles at around 30000 i replaced the pads at a ford dealer because of the wear and sever brake dust i also had the rotors turned, it now has 53000 miles and i have had to turn the rotors about every 10000 miles because the shaking in the steering wheel gets so bad when braking

On december 9, 2004, i delivered my 2003 ford expedition to the aspen tire and auto center in castle rock, co for the brake repairs upon completion of the 30,000 mile service at the medved ford dealership in castle rock, co. i had reported to ford that the brakes began squeaking that morning and continued to squeak for several seconds after the brake pedal was released. ford advised it needed new front brake pads, but i opted to take it elsewhere for the repairs. i immediately dropped the vehicle off at the aspen tire and auto center, 4978 front street, castle rock, co 80104 after medved completed the initial work. when the aspen tire and auto service technicians examined the brake system, they reported to me that both rotors were unevenly worn and warped. additionally, the left caliper was not releasing properly. i was in the vicinity and was able to inspect the entire brake system in their service center. the aspen tire and auto center brought the right rotor to minimum safety specifications, but was unable to salvage the left rotor. their technicians cleaned the brake system, which allowed both calipers to perform normally. both rotors had to be replaced. as a ford owner for the past eight years, i never experienced such a significant and unsafe deterioration of a braking system. if the repairs to the rotors and calipers had not been addressed, the vehicle would not have been able to deliver optimal braking performance, endangering the lives of my family, other motorist, and myself. this vehicle never performed any driving activities that would greatly alter the normal wear on the braking system. it is used primarily as a transport vehicle to and from work, on a relatively even driving surface. there is no justifiable reason why this vehicle experienced these problems with only 33,131 miles. i have spoken to other ford expedition owners who have experienced identical problems with the front brakes on their vehicles.

excessive brake dust on wheels. after cleaning the wheels are completely black after one day. *la

Excessive brake dust on front wheels. *ph

Excessive brake dust on front wheels. black after 2 days.*ak

When applying brakes at any speed in curves or at an incline, brake pedal will buckle and go to the floor, resulting in no braking action. this happened 8 times. on 27 may at take off after a complete stop, consumer applied brake, no braking action, vehicle hit another. damage was $1272.*ak

When turning left or right loud grinding noise- has been serviced 4 times and after the last time it stopped, but has since returned. also, excessive amounts of brake dust on wheels, and they are making noises. also as if they need to be changed and theres only 4000 miles on the truck. *ak