Complaints
1,065
Crashes
73
Fires
83
Injuries
64
Fatalities
19
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#150 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:111,130 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:19
#246 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:55,000 mi
Crash-related:6
#345 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:139,865 mi
Crash-related:10
Fires:9
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 50 | 1 | 19 | 111,130 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 46 | 6 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 45 | 10 | 9 | 139,865 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 31 | 2 | — | 139,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 29 | 1 | 2 | 142,863 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 29 | 2 | — | 97,388 mi | |
| STEERING | 28 | 2 | — | 159,432 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 28 | 3 | — | 140,325 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 28 | — | 18 | 122,626 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 27 | — | — | 132,888 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 26 | — | 5 | 138,648 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 26 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 24 | 1 | — | 100,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | 22 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 20 | 3 | 1 | 130,392 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 19 | — | 1 | 76,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 18 | — | — | 58,200 mi | |
| TIRES | 18 | 3 | — | 223,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | — | 1 | 134,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 16 | 13 | — | 155,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 14 | — | — | 121,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 13 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 13 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 12 | — | 4 | 80,044 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 12 | — | 1 | 65,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 11 | — | 1 | 97,075 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 11 | 1 | 9 | 141,400 mi | |
| ENGINE | 11 | — | 2 | 187,884 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 11 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 3 | — | 135,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
50
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
19
Avg Miles
111,130
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
46
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
45
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
9
Avg Miles
139,865
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
142,863
SUSPENSION:REAR
29
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,388
STEERING
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,432
SUSPENSION
28
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,325
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
18
Avg Miles
122,626
SUSPENSION:FRONT
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,888
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
138,648
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,500
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
130,392
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,200
TIRES
18
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
223,500
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
134,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
16
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,500
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:LINKAGES
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
80,044
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,075
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
9
Avg Miles
141,400
ENGINE
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
187,884
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
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