Vehicle Safety Data

1997 FORD EXPEDITION Structure Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

9 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

9
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10419792 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CABLE WHICH HELD THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE FRACTURED DUE TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 156,000.
#10399202 |
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY A NORMAL SPEED THE SPARE TIRE ON MY EXPEDITION FELL OFF WHEN THE CABLE HOLDING THE TIRE UP SEEMED TO HAVE BROKE. MY VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE AND I COULD SEE THE SPARE BOUNCING WILDLY DOWN THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, NO OTHER CARS HIT THE TIRE BUT IT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE SINCE A CAR JUST PASSED FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION AND THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO WAY THEY COULD HAVE MISSED THE BOUNCING TIRE IN THE ONCOMING LANE. FORD DOES NOT KNOW HOW CLOSE THEY CAME TO KILLING INNOCENT PEOPLE. THE ROAD WAS SMOOTH WITHOUT BUMPS, THE TIRE JUST FELL OFF. TO MY KNOWLEDGE, WE HAVE NEVER USED THE SPARE TIRE ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
#10319219 |
OUR SPARE TIRE THAT WAS MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE CAR, -FELL OFF- WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CABLE "BROKE" THAT WAS HOLDING IT IN PLACE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. THANK GOODNESS WE WERE NOT ON THE FREEWAY. IT WILL COST $100. TO REPAIR. *TR
#10231265 |
THE CHILD SAFETY DOOR LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS OF OUR 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WILL GRADUALLY MOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE OFF TO THE ON POSITION, PREVENTING THE REAR PASSENGERS FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. HAVE ATTEMPTED TO TAPE THE LOCKS IN THE OFF POSITION, BUT THIS HAS NOT WORKED. *TR
#10201028 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FINISH ON THE REAR OF BOTH EXTERIOR SIDE MIRRORS IS PEELING. HE CAN SEE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL REPAIR THE MIRRORS AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,034. UPDATED 09/26/07 *TR
#515700 |
RUNNING BOARD DESIGN IS FAULTY, THE BOARD IS DESIGNED TO CATCH WATER THROWN BY THE WHEELS AS THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THIS CAUSES THE RUNNING BOARD TO BE COATED WITH ICE UNDER FREEZING CONDITIONS OR MUD WITH ANY OTHER WET ROAD DRIVING.
#810653 |
DUE TO THE DESIGN AND THE PLASTIC MATERIAL ON THE ENTRY STEP:RUNNING BOARD, WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER SLIPPED AND WAS INJURED. *AK
#546770 |
VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED VIBRATION FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. BALANCING OF TIRES OR ALIGNMENT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM.
#546771 |
VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED VIBRATION FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. BALANCING OF TIRES OR ALIGNMENT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM.

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 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 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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