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1997 FORD EXPEDITION Suspensionfront Problems

27 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfront Issues in the 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

27 suspensionfront 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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Suspensionfront Complaints

#10334659 |
JUNE 4, 2010 [XXX] WMC TV 5 MEMPHIS, TN 38104 DEAR MR. WISE AND CONSUMER INVESTIGATORS: WALMART IS SELLING RECALLED TIRES OUTLAWED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS SERIES WAS ONCE SOLD BY FIRESTONE. THIS TIRE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 26,000 DEATHS AND $1M IN DAMAGES ETC. GOODYEAR BOUGHT THE TRADEMARKED SERIES MENTIONED IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND IS SELLING THEM ONLY AT WALMART. THIS IS THE SAME PRODUCT BUT DIFFERENT COMPANY. THE TIRES SPECIFICS ARE P25570R16. I AM PREPARING TO TAKE THIS STEP FURTHER TO GET THIS SERIES REMOVED FROM THE SHELVES. IT IS THE TIRES TREAD, DEPTH, SIZE, HEIGHT, ETC. THAT DID NOT CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S REGULATIONS AN SPECIFICITIES. CONTACT ME TO FURTHER DISCUSS THIS ISSUE VIA EMAIL AT [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR UPDATED IVOQ 10/22/10
#10281669 |
MY BRAKES STARTED SQUIKING, AND THAT WENT ON FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND THEN IT BECAME HARD FOR ME TO STOP. SO NOW I HAVE A LOT OF SQUIKING AND I HAVE TO STOP WAY BEFORE I AM SUPPOSE TO. I BOUGHT SOME BRAKE PADS THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
#10054105 |
THE TRUCK ABRUPTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. ALSO, WHEN THIS OCCURRED THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. THE TRUCK PULLED TO THE RIGHT WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT RESULTED IN THE TRUCK HITTING A CURB AND DAMAGING THE TIRE AND RIM. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THIS COULD OF BEEN CAUSED BY A FAILURE IN THE SWAY BAR. *JB
#757156 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#755400 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
#755226 |
NHTSA HAS AN ONGOING PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION SINCE JULY ON THIS ISSUE. THIS IS FOR 1997-1998 FORD EXPEDITIONS, THEY HAVE ALREADY RE-CALLED FORD EXPLORERS AND MOUNTAINEERS FOR THIS PROBLEM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
#754393 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#754216 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#752819 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#896855 |
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH FRONT END HAD SEVERE VIBRATION, AND THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE STOPPED BEFORE VIBRATION WOULD STOP. DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
#751843 |
THERE WAS NO FORE-WARNING OF THIS BREAK IN SUSPENSION. WITHOUT A DOUBT IF I HAD NOT JUST GOTTEN OFF THE HIGHWAY MY SISTER AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A ROLLOVER!!! THE DEALER WOULD NOT TAKE A COMPLAINT TO FORD AND GAVE ME A HARD TIME ABOUT FIXING IT SINCE I DID NOT PURCHASE THE CAR IN CONNECTICUT AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. I PAID IN CASH, THEY WOULD NOT USE MY WARRANTY. *AK
#751937 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#751950 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#751978 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#751682 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
#751684 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#751715 |
MY FRONT SUPENSION WAS MAKING BAD SQUEAKING NOISE BUT THEIR IS NO GREASE FITTING ON THE DRIVER SIDE SO THAT YOU CAN GREASE IT. SO I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO WILLOBY FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SUPENSION ARM OR SOMETHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVEN'T HAD IT REPLACED YET. WOULD IT BE IN MY BEST INTREST TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT THE GOV'T FIND OUT FIRST?*AK
#751780 |
HEAVY VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT STRONGLY EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT SERVICE.*AK
#737108 |
FORD EXPLORERS JUST RECALLED FOR SAME FAILURE. *AK
#713727 |
VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT, ALIGNED REPEATEDLY AND RE-CHECKED, CONTINUES TO DRIFT, CREATED OUTSIDE WEAR ON DRIVE TIRES. REAR WIPER FAILED DURING RAIN STORM. POWER MIRROR WORKS INTERMITTENLY. POWER WINDOWS DO NOT OPERATE WHEN KEY IS OUT MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO EXIT IN AN EMERGENCY. WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKED SPORADICALLY, REPLACED MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH AS PER RECALL. DRIVER'S POWER SEAT 'CLUNKS' WITH MEDIUM TO HARD STOP OR ACCELERATION, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER.
#543180 |
SUSPENSION SYSTEM FEELS THAT IT DOES NOT HANDLE PROPERLY, BOLT FELL OUT OF THE FRONT END, AFTER REPAIR FRONT END FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK DUE TO TIE-ROD ENDS PULLING APART.
#542992 |
VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUED STABILITY PROBLEMS, BOLT FELL FROM FRONT END AND THE FRONT END FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK AFTER REPAIR DUE TO TIE-ROD ENDS PULLING APART RIPPING OUT OF LOCATION WHERE THEY WERE SCREWED.
#818549 |
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT TIRES DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
#818179 |
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT PULLS SOMETMES TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING DRIVING HARD. *AK
#518836 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STABILITY PROBLEMS. WILL CHANGE LANES OR RUN OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT OVING STEERING WHEEL. *AK
#812583 |
DRIVING OVER 40MPH THE FRONT END WANDERS. DRIVER CANNOT TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR A SECOND BECAUSE VEHICLE WOULD GO OFF THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
#515298 |
MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. *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 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 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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