2016 Ford Expedition Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 48 brake complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition, 22% of its 216 total complaints — the highest share of any model year. Recall 22V150000 covers a leaking brake master cylinder on 2016-2017 Expedition, tied to reports of brake fluid loss and pedal failure near a median 60,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 48
- 22% of 216
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report a 'low brake fluid' warning followed within seconds to a minute by the brake pedal sinking to the floor with no stopping power.
- Several describe no visible fluid leaks anywhere under the vehicle, wheels, or engine bay despite the reservoir running dry.
- Some drivers say they had to rely on the emergency brake, downshifting, or engine braking to bring the vehicle to a stop.
- Mechanics and dealers cited failed brake master cylinders, boosters, or vacuum pumps as the cause once inspected.
- One owner reported the brakes failed repeatedly after a dealer repair, with the same fault recurring within about a month.
- A crash was reported after brake pedal application failed to stop unintended acceleration, ending in a collision with a tree.
When 2016 Ford Expedition brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 26, 2015, latest Dec 2, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Ford Expedition
- NHTSA 22V150000Mar 11, 2022Brakes195,864 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
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: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Brakes complaints by Expedition model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2016 Ford Expedition have a brake recall?
- Yes. Recall 22V150000 covers 2016-2017 Ford Expedition (and related Lincoln Navigator/F-150 3.5L Ecoboost models) for a brake master cylinder that may leak fluid, prompting dealers to replace the master cylinder and, if leaking, the brake booster.
- How common are brake complaints on the 2016 Ford Expedition?
- NHTSA lists 48 brake complaints for the 2016 Expedition, making up 22% of its 216 total complaints that year, the highest brake share among all Expedition model years.
- At what mileage do 2016 Expedition brake problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 60,000 miles.
- Is the 2016 Ford Expedition brake failure dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake issue includes 2 crashes and 1 injury among the reported complaints, with owners describing sudden loss of braking with no warning lights beyond a low-fluid alert.