Vehicle Safety Data

1997 FORD EXPEDITION Interior Lighting Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Interior Lighting Issues in the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

8 interior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Interior Lighting Complaints

#10336549 |
CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT BECOMES DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE CAR WON'T MOVE SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN IT RAINS (WHICH IS EVERYDAY IN SEATTLE) I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT 3 TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR. *TR
#10049293 |
INTERIOR AND RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON, FROM 10 MINUTES TO OVER 1 HOUR. VARIES. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE IN WET WEATHER. A REAL HAZARD AS DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS ON IS DANGEROUS. THEY MIGHT TIME OUT AFTER A FEW MINUTES OR IT MAY TAKE AN HOUR OR MORE, YOU NEVER KNOW. FORD SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS REGARDLESS OF WARRANTY AS IT IS VERY OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT ON THEIR PART. THIS HAS HAPPENED THE ENTIRE LIFE OF THIS VEHICLE AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *JB
#10012034 |
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH THE DOME LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM
#8012495 |
DOOR AJAR AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS STARTED WITHOUT ANY DOORS BEING OPENED.*AK THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME AND CONSUMERS DAUGHTER NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WASN'T SHUT. THE LIGHT WAS IGNORED BECAUSE IT IS ON ALL THE TIME. *JG
#743780 |
THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR 1 HOUR+ AND THE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON. BEEN BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND STILL NO SOLUTIONS.*AK
#859491 |
WHENEVER VEHICLE AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON IT CAUSES THE INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHT TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE POWER WOULD HAVE TO BE TURNED OFF TO GET THE COURTESY LIGHT TO TURN OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
#855639 |
THE DOOR JAM SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SWITCH SENSORS THINKS DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IT'S NOT. ALSO, DOME LIGHT IN FRONT WOULD REMAIN ON & WOULD RUN THE BATTERY DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY.
#717318 |
THE "DOOR AJAR" SIGNAL KEEPS COMING UP ON MY DISPLAY PANEL - WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND WON'T GO OFF FOR 30-45 SECONDS. AT NIGHT THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD BECAUSE NEITHER I OR MY TEENAGE CHILDREN WHO DRIVE IT CAN SEE SAFELY. I'M HAVING THE PART REPLACED TOMORROW BUT WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED. THE SERVICE MAN AT MY LOCAL FORD DEALER TOLD ME THEY ARE SEEING THIS PROBLEM A LOT. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT AN INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO BE MADE. THANK YOU. *AK

Other 1997 FORD EXPEDITION Problem Areas

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