Issue ID | 1510827 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11145122 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 29/10/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brake fluid warning light came on while taking daughter to school, stopped at gas station to check. Was almost completely empty. No visible sign of leaks in engine compartment, under vehicle or on wheels/tires. Refilled. Warning light came on mile later. Stopped at another gas station, almost completely empty again. Bought more fluid, refilled and attempted to drive home. About a mile later warning light appeared again. Once home, brake fluid level was empty again. Looked on-line and noticed there was a recall on 2015 f-150 trucks for the exact same issue (master cylinder failure, leaking fluid to brake booster). Refilled then attempted to drive to dealership. Stopped once to refill after warning light came on again. Got to dealership and as pulling into service bay brake pedal had no pressure, went to floor and vehicle would not stop. Luckily, was just rolling slow and was able to but vehicle in park to stop. Very dangerous if this had occurred on street! Ford dealership confirmed suspicion, master cylinder leaking in brake booster. Same issue as 2015 f150 recall, but there is no recall for 2016 ford expeditions even though they use the same drivetrain? Vehicle out of warranty so had to pay out of pocket. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RICHARDSON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FMJK1JT3GEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 09/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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