1997 FORD EXPEDITION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,065

Owner Complaints

73 Crashes 83 Fires 19 Deaths

9

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

94

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

The 1997 FORD EXPEDITION has received a total of 1,065 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 94 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (50 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (46 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (45 complaints).

Recalls for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, potentially affecting up to 7,776,041 vehicles.

Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 87,745 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

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Recall 06E067000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 19,413 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

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Recall 05V388000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE...

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Recall 03V196000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

| 171,446 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE SEPARATES FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT, THE STEERING SYSTEM BECOMES DISCONNECTED.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE TO DETERMINE IF THE YOKE IS FULLY SEATED ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. IF THE YOKE IS FULLY SEATED NO SERVICE IS REQUIRED. IF THE YOKE IS NOT FULLY SEATED AND...

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Recall 00V168000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 20,637 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.

Consequence: THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.

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Recall 00V073000 — TRAILER HITCHES

| 565,800 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.

Consequence: THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.

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Recall 98V095000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

| 1,520,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED BY OWNERS OR THEIR DEALERS. IT SPECIFIES...

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Recall 97V171000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

| 866,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN...

Consequence: THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION.

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Recall 96V252000 — SUSPENSION:REAR

| 25,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE REAR AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION.

Consequence: IF BOTH BRACKETS SEPARATE, THE REAR AXLE CAN MOVE LATERALLY UNTIL THE TIRES CONTACT EITHER THE FRAME OR THE WHEELHOUSE RESULTING IN EITHER TIRE DAMAGE OR A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN VEHICLE HANDLING PERFORMANCE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRACK BAR BRACKET REINFORCEMENT KIT AND INSPECTION OF THE AXLE TUBES. THE SUSPECT AXLE TUBES DO NOT HAVE A STAMPED DATE CODE ON THE TUBE. AXLES WITHOUT DATE CODES ON THE TUBES WILL BE REPLACED.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

1,065 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 50 1 Crash 19 Fires 7 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 46 6 Crashes 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 45 10 Crashes 9 Fires 9 Injuries
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 31 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 29 1 Crash 2 Fires 7 Deaths
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 29 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 28 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 28 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 28 18 Fires 2 Injuries 2 Deaths
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 27
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 26 5 Fires
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 26
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 24 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 22
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 20 3 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 19 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 18 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 18 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 17 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 16 13 Crashes 11 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 14
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
Complaints: 13
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 13
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 12 4 Fires
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 12 1 Fire 1 Death
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 11 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 9 Fires 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 11 2 Fires
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 11
Power Train
Complaints: 10 3 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Fire
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 10
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 10
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 10
Wheels
Complaints: 10
Air Bags
Complaints: 9 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 8
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 8
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 7
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 7
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 7
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Death
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 6
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 6
Parking Brake
Complaints: 5
Seats
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 3
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
Complaints: 1
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11591275 | STEERING | | 171,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became loosened while making a left turn. The contact stated that the "Check Suspension" and "Check ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel along with the oil, brake, and battery warning lights being illuminated. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the part needed to repair the steering wheel was no longer in stock. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was provided the same information as from the dealer. The contact also stated that moisture had begun to leak from the sunroof. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
#11591275 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | | 171,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became loosened while making a left turn. The contact stated that the "Check Suspension" and "Check ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel along with the oil, brake, and battery warning lights being illuminated. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the part needed to repair the steering wheel was no longer in stock. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was provided the same information as from the dealer. The contact also stated that moisture had begun to leak from the sunroof. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
#11458221 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Vehicle will speed up or slow down in certain times for certain speeds without notice smell of smok and looked hurt wiring
#11458221 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | | N/A miles
Vehicle will speed up or slow down in certain times for certain speeds without notice smell of smok and looked hurt wiring
#11383877 | AIR BAGS | | 3 miles Crash 2 Injuries
WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND THE INTERSECTION OF LONGSTREET AND HIGHWAY 82. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE A BROKEN NOSE FROM HITTING STEERING WHEEL. SEAT BELTS WERE ON FRONT SEAT DRIVER AND PASSENGER.

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Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

Ford Motor Company has issued 94 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0454 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISE. *TT

14359 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO AIR SUSPENSION LEAKS. *JB

7897 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER PROBLES, NO DISC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. THIS INDICATES NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN RADIO AND DISC PLAYER.

13773 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

INFORMATION FOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER PROBLEMS, RADIO MAY DISPLAY NO DJ- NO DUSC OR CD WILL NOT EJECT. *MJS

99164 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT

9912792 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

CONDITIONS ON BROKENT DOOR PULL HANDLES. *TT

12796 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE DOOR TRIM PANELS MAY HAVE LOOSE OR BROKEN PULL HANDLES. *TT

99B02 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

INFORMATION ON REPLACING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. *TT

982521 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

CONCERNS OF BREAKAGE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BETWEEN THE MUFFLER AND TAILPIPE MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

5206 — EQUIPMENT

FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES THE OCTANE SHORTING BAR LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE BULKHEAD IS NOT INTENDED TO BE FUNCTIONAL IN REDUCING DETONATION / SPARK KNOCK. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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