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1997 FORD EXPEDITION Structureframe And Members Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structureframe And Members Issues in the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

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

8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structureframe And Members Complaints

#10615968 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE AREA THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE STRAP TO THE SECURE THE FUEL TANK WAS THE AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ
#10615972 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUB FRAME AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 260.000. UPDATED 9/4/14*CN
#713725 |
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP OR DOWN, REPAIRED AS PER TSB 980920, THEN REPLACED.GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM PARK, RE-STARTED MANY TIMES AND EVENTUALL ABLE TO SHIFT.ESSENTIALLY OVER THE COURSE OF 6 VISITS THE ENTIRE COMPONENT HAS BEEN REPLACED AND IS NOW RETURNED.FRONT FENDERS WERE CURLED IN, PAINT DEFECTS WITH RUST SPOTS AND PAINT CLUMPS.
#704504 | Crash
WHEN BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR FLOORED ITSELF, PASSENGER WITNESSED FOOT ON BRAKE AND NOT THE THROTTLE. PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, AND NOT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS BENT FROM THE CRASH.
#543180 |
CHASSIS CRACKED.
#542992 |
CHASSIS CRACKED.
#812984 |
THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW AND THE AXLE AND THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. *AK
#810545 |
BACK END OF TRUCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED/ OWNER SAID THAT THE DEALERSHIPP HAS TAKEN A MONTH AND PARTS ARE STILL NOT AT DEALERSHIP. *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 Interior Lighting 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 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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