1997 Ford Expedition

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

9 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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   1997Complaint volume 853 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1997-02-26Suspension96V252000 The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. The suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. Axles without date codes on the…

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   1997-10-20Power train97V171000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the…

   Remedy: Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.

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   1998-02-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-06-30 Independent front suspension torsion bar
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   1998-04-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-07-21 Tie rod end failures
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   1998-07-20Wheels98V095000 Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor…

   Remedy: Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in May 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim…

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   1999-09-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-08 Factory installed towing hitch separatio
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   2000-05-15Trailer hitches00V073000 Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.

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   2000-07-19Exterior lighting00V168000 Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the…

   Remedy: Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

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    2001-07-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-11-09 Front stabilizer link
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    2002-02-06Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-29 Steering shaft separation
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    2003-05-30Steering03V196000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. If the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke…

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    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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    2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

    Remedy: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed…

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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    2006-07-28Exterior lighting06E067000 Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 331-1129L-asn and 331-1129R-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on July 28, 2006. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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Is the 1997 Ford Expedition reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Ford Expedition is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Expedition?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Expedition have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.