2016 Ford Expedition · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 48owner reports
- 60,000median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Dec 2, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026
48 of the 215 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2016 Expedition.
Tick what matches of 48 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the master cylinder (23 reports) and the booster (22 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 49,000 and 75,000 miles, from the 35 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“When merging on the highway in the rain the vehicle locked up on me and almost killed me. I could have been seriously injured I could not stop the car and it slid along the highway at high speeds . Luckily was able to get to the shoulder”
Filed Dec 2, 2025
“Low brake fluid light comes on then brake pedal go's to the floor. Brake fluid level checks low. After refilling brake fluid it doe's the same thing. Find no sign of any brake fluid leak.”
Filed Nov 2, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 48 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 27 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 25 reports