Problems with 2003 Ford Expedition SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Excessive brake dust on front wheels of 2003 ford expedition. front brakes needed replacement after only 13,000 miles. rotors also needed replacement. brake replacement on all previous vehicles took place after 25,000 miles were on the vehicles. ford customer service did not believe that there is a problem with the brake pads or brakes and was not willing to do anything to resolve the problem. however, i did see a notice to ford dealerships that admitted the brake dust problem, and stated that ford was looking at different brake pads for the 2003 expedition. *jb

The front wheels on every new expedition i see on the road (including mine) display a far excessive sooting from the front brake pads. this rapidly turns the wheels dark and dirty, but more importantly indicate a far too excessive wear rate for the front brake pads, indicating an engineering change of pad material is required. *jb

front rotors wore out prematurely with less then 25,000 miles on the vehicle. front rotors were replaced three times by the dealer. *ak

Brake dust on font wheels. *nlm

Front brake pads turn the wheels black in a matter of couple of days. *la

Severe front brake dust on wheels at 500 miles.

There is an enormous amount of brake dust build-up on the front and back wheels. after having the truck washed, an enormous amount of break dust began to build-up after traveling 1 mile. *nlm i was told by the dealership service representative that this was the #1 complaint made by 2003 expedition owners when they bring their vehicles in to be serviced. the service representative also said that there was no solution to the problem. i called the ford company and they told me the solution to the problem is to wash the wheels every week. this will not fix the brake dust problem, so it is not a solution.

While driving 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. suddenly, the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. while unlocking the driver's door with the automatic switch both side rear view mirrors would automatically move up and down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic replaced both side rear view mirror motors. please provide further details. *jb consumer adds both side view mirrors motors replaced 2 to 3 more times. the fog light housing replaced, rear light covers replaced due to moisture, heater core switch replaced from dash. brakes squealing when applied. transmission slipping and power steering pump winding. *tt