2004 Ford Expedition service brakes, hydraulic problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Ford Expedition — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space and applying the brakes, the brake was depressed into the floorboard abnormally. The contact drove the vehicle to a local mechanic and notice brake fluid leaking. The mechanic advised that the…”
filed Nov 16, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford expedition. The contact was driving 40 mph and changing gears when he attempted to apply the brakes but there was no response. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a pile of snow in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the…”
filed Jul 22, 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% |
| 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% |
| 2005 Expedition | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.