2016 Ford Expedition Service Brakes Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 211 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford Expedition overview page.
What owners report
“While driving, brake pedal suddenly went straight to the floor with no resistance and no braking. Took to Ford and found that brake master cylinder…”NHTSA complaint 11449600 — filed 01/31/2022
“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…”NHTSA complaint 11439019 — filed 11/02/2021
“Low brake fluid light came on. I pulled off road to think, but since it said "low" brake fluid and not "empty" brake fluid, and…”NHTSA complaint 11421081 — filed 06/15/2021
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Service Brakes complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Ford Expedition have service brakes problems?
Service Brakes is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford Expedition: 35 of 211 complaints on file (16.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Ford Expedition have in total?
211 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
