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2023 Ford Expedition Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
8%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Ford Expedition, 8% of the 65 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving the ABS system failure warning along with 2 other system warnings come on and brakes fall to the floor. My Ford expedition is experiencing the same catastrophic electronic brake booster failure as recall 25S77. The dealer updated the software and the problem continued. Its back at the dealership after happening an additional 4 time and I'm being told it $2500 to replace the electronic brake booster. My VIN is not on the recall but in experiencing the exact life-threatening system failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11748150, filed 2026-07

“I have taken my vehicle Ford Country in Henderson NV for this recall. I took my expedition in on June 6. As of today there has been zero work done on this recall. I am repeatedly told that there is nothing that can be done until Ford releases the permanent fix. I have a rental and the service agent at this dealership has been great. I have seen the conversation between him and the recall department at Ford and they are refusing to fix it temporarily. This is completely unacceptable. Ford either needs to provide a temporary fix or release the permanent fix so that I can get my vehicle back.”

NHTSA complaint #11673212, filed 2025-07

“While driving at varying speeds the service brake warning light would come on and the vehicle would shudder while decelerating before coming to a full stop as the brakes were engaged resulting in a longer distance required for breaking. After initial occurrence the vehicle was inspected by the local dealership where they determined that The brake lines passed inspection and there were no other observable issues. This happened roughly 20 times over a collective 2 hours of drive time throughout a 3 week period. …”

NHTSA complaint #11684774, filed 2025-09

“Vehicle: 2023 Ford Expedition XLT Max Component: Service Brakes / Hydraulic / Brake Pedal Description of the Problem: The vehicle experiences intermittent brake slippage that occurs randomly approximately 2–3 times per month. The issue happens while decelerating between 10–20 mph. When applying the brakes to slow down, the brake pedal suddenly travels further downward, as if the brakes slip or momentarily lose pressure. This significantly reduces braking confidence and control. The condition occurs without warning and is not driver-induced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11711084, filed 2026-01

“While pulling out of a parking lot onto a 4 lane undivided city street, the vehicle flashed a warning light on the dash saying “Trailer Brakes Engaged” and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop in the lanes of active traffic narrowly avoiding a collision. As if the parking brake had set uncommanded. The vehicle was not and has never pulled a trailer since we’ve owned it the last 9 months. The engine was stalled but accessory was still on. After an off/on cycle the vehicle started and went into gear functioning normally. Immediately taken to a ford/Lincoln dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704788, filed 2025-12

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026218%
2025616%
2024911%
202358%
202298%
202162%
2020102%
201982%
2018154%
20177521%
20164822%
201595%
201423%
201344%
201265%
201111%
201035%
2009414%
20083323%
20072913%
2006176%
2005165%
20044314%
20038714%
2002226%
2001244%
2000334%
1999364%
1998577%
199711013%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford Expedition

Electrical system
17 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology