2003 Ford Expedition service brakes, hydraulic problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Ford Expedition — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, deceleration became very difficult. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes lines had rusted. The mechanic also discovered that the rocker panels and…”
filed Apr 22, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal dropped to the floor and the contact experienced a loss of braking capability. The contact stated he crashed into a tree stump and snow on the ground and the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was towed…”
filed Feb 7, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Expedition | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Expedition | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Expedition | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Expedition | 35 | 10% |
| 2016 Expedition | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Expedition | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Expedition | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Expedition | 13 | 9% |
| 2007 Expedition | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 Expedition | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.