2003 FORD EXPEDITION User Comment / Complaint

My brakes began to squeal around 50k. this is the first brake servicing required on this vehicle. i was told by a number of mechanics that the front rotors needed to be replaced because they were worn down too much. i was surprised about this and found that this is a very well known and common problem with the 2003 ford expeditions. apparently, these rotors are not "defective" in material or workmanship otherwise there would be a recall. this is a prime example of poor design and engineering. it is completely ridiculous to expect anyone to believe it is normal to replace brake rotors on each brake pad change. i have bought american made vehicles my entire life. i was always told that the foreign cars were junk and cost a lot of money to maintain. over the years i have spent much money and time repairing my american made cars. i had bought the cheapest car i could find back in 2000. a hyundai elantra. i have had zero problems. not a single one. the mileage is over 100k and i haven't even needed to change the brake pads. this car was the absolute cheapest car i could find on the market in 2000. i will take this as an illustration of how poorly the ford line of products are either designed or backed up by the manufacturer.  view