1997 FORD EXPEDITION Steeringlinkages Problems
13 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringlinkages Issues in the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION
13 steeringlinkages 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
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steeringlinkages Complaints
#563649
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THE VEHICLE STARTED GROANING WHENEVER YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER STATES HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS GREASE SMEARED AROUND SEVERAL LINKAGES, IN WHICH HE BELIEVES WAS A TEMPORARY FIX TO SELL THE VEHICLE.*YH
#8001212
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WHILE DRIVING TIE ROD BROKE, PREVENTING ANY MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#754344
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#563649
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THE VEHICLE STARTED GROANING WHENEVER YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER STATES HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS GREASE SMEARED AROUND SEVERAL LINKAGES, IN WHICH HE BELIEVES WAS A TEMPORARY FIX TO SELL THE VEHICLE.*YH
#895903
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VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND NOISES. DEALERS DETERMINED THAT PITMAN ARM AND STABILIZER BAR HAD CRACKED. REPAIRS HAVE YET TO BE MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
#735889
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FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHAFTS AND ASSEMBLY ARE STILL LOOSE AND WOBBLE AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE OF VEHICLE. *AK
#784460
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CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET
#784460
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CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET
#732209
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THE LEFT TIE ROD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING CONTROL MECHANISM ON A STRAIGHT CITY ROADWAY AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE SEVERELY (AS ONLY ONE WHEEL HAD STEERING CONTROL), BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT 65 MPH, A ROLLOVER WOULD HAVE PROBABLY OCCURRED. THIS VEHICLE IS MOSTLY DRIVEN BY MY WIFE, AND HAS NEVER BEEN OFF-ROAD. THE STABILIZER LINKS WERE SEVERELY WORN, AND ONE OF THEM WAS MISSING ENTIRELY. THE INNER AND OUTER LEFT TIE RODS AND THE TWO STABILIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP (COON'S REPAIR OF HOUGHTON, MI) AT A COST OF $186. PLUS $40 TOWING. I DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER.
#725109
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#859028
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HEARD A SQUEAKY NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING LINKAGES: PITMAN ARM. CONSUMER HEARD NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS. DEALER SAID PITMAN ARM COULD NOT BE LUBRICATED, HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
#854388
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PITMAN ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH 15,000 MILE OF WEAR DUE TO NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
#525152
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DRIVER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM SLEEVE CONNECTED TO STEERING. *AK
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Suspensionrear
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Steering
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Suspension
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Suspensionfront
27 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
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Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
26 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
24 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
18 complaints
Tires
18 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
14 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
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
Interior Lighting
8 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
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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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