2018 Ford Expedition service brakes problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Ford Expedition — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am submitting this complaint regarding potential safety issues with my 2018 Ford Expedition Max Platinum. I purchased the vehicle from Sandy Sansing Chevrolet in Pensacola, Florida, and discovered several problems shortly after purchase that I believe may affect the vehicle's safe operation…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“While parked on an incline, the truck's wheels disengaged and it rolled down backwards. The emergency brake was set. The vehicle has a known defect but the dealership will not expedite the repair.”
filed Jan 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the…Campaign 25V236000 · Apr 11, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 4 | 15% |
| 2024 Expedition | 8 | 11% |
| 2023 Expedition | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 Expedition | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 Expedition | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 Expedition | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Expedition | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Expedition | 42 | 12% |
| 2016 Expedition | 35 | 16% |
| 2015 Expedition | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Expedition | 4 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.