1997 FORD EXPEDITION Problems & Recalls
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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became loosened while making a left turn. The contact stated that the "Check Suspension" and "Check ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel along with the oil, brake, and battery warning...
Mileage: 171,000
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became loosened while making a left turn. The contact stated that the "Check Suspension" and "Check ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel along with the oil, brake, and battery warning...
Mileage: 171,000
Vehicle will speed up or slow down in certain times for certain speeds without notice smell of smok and looked hurt wiring
Vehicle will speed up or slow down in certain times for certain speeds without notice smell of smok and looked hurt wiring
WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND THE INTERSECTION OF LONGSTREET AND HIGHWAY 82. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE A BROKEN...
Mileage: 3
WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND THE INTERSECTION OF LONGSTREET AND HIGHWAY 82. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I SLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION INTO A DITCH. I WAS TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVERS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE A BROKEN...
Mileage: 3
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT BEIGE IN COLOR SINCE I HAVE OWN THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE FIVE (5) SPARK PLUGS AND COIL FOR THEY HAVE BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED INTO A REPAIR FACILITY WHICH HAVE BEEN COSTLY TO ME. THE ENGINE ON THIS VEHICLE IS A ...
Mileage: 225,000
STEERING IS EXTREMELY OVERACTIVE AND SEEMS TWITCHING, MEANING AT LOW SPEED OR AT HIGH RATE OF TRAVEL VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENTS OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE SUDDENLY, AND UNCONTROLLABLY, PREVIOUS OWNER WENT OFF HIGHWAY AND FELT UNSAFE IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I IMAGINE THIS HA...
Mileage: 261,900
WHEN EXAMINING MY VEHICLE WHICH SUPPOSEDLY HAD A RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR ON BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND THAT FORD ONLY ADDED A FUSABLE LINK TO PREVENT FIRE AS THE SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LEAKING AT THE TIME. IT HAS SINCE LEAKED AND THE ADDED BIT OF WIRE WITH THE BLUE TAG HAS BLOWN IT'S...
Mileage: 190,000
WHEN EXAMINING MY VEHICLE WHICH SUPPOSEDLY HAD A RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR ON BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, FOUND THAT FORD ONLY ADDED A FUSABLE LINK TO PREVENT FIRE AS THE SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LEAKING AT THE TIME. IT HAS SINCE LEAKED AND THE ADDED BIT OF WIRE WITH THE BLUE TAG HAS BLOWN IT'S...
Mileage: 190,000
TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING IS BAD LIKE IM FISHTAILING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT PULLS TO ONE SIDE. THERES ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Mileage: 190,000
TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING IS BAD LIKE IM FISHTAILING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT PULLS TO ONE SIDE. THERES ALOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Mileage: 190,000
THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO KEEP ON ROAD, I CALLED FORD HEADQUARTERS TO SEE IF IT WAS UNDER RECALL AND THEY SAID NOT MY VIN WAS INCLUDED. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE O/D LIGHT BLINKING. MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT GREAT UNTIL THE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING.I THINK IT IS A BAD CRUISE CONTROL S...
Mileage: 180,000
THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE AND HARD TO KEEP ON ROAD, I CALLED FORD HEADQUARTERS TO SEE IF IT WAS UNDER RECALL AND THEY SAID NOT MY VIN WAS INCLUDED. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE O/D LIGHT BLINKING. MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT GREAT UNTIL THE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING.I THINK IT IS A BAD CRUISE CONTROL S...
Mileage: 180,000
COIL PACK, SPARK PLUG ISSUE. MY EXPEDITION SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS "MISSING". NOT SURE WHEN I 1ST HEARD IT. I TOOK IT IN FOR SOME MAINTENANCE- OIL CHANGE, CHANGE SPARK PLUGS, BASIC TUNE UP. BUT I WAS TOLD BY THE SHOP THAT THE COIL PACK/SPARK PLUGS WERE DEFECTIVE & IF I ATTENPTED TO CHANGE THE PLUGS & CO...
Mileage: 195,000
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AS SOON AS I GO FASTER THAN 55MPH THE VEHICLE DOWN BY THE WHEELS, STARTS SHAKING. I CAN FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I SUSPECT IT'S THE BALL JOINTS BUT NOT SURE. IT ALSO WOBBLES WHEN TURNING GOING AS SLOW AS 25 MPH.
Mileage: 189,000
THE STEERING ON THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE AND WONDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD CONTACTED A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME WHERE STEERING SHAFT SLIDES TOGETHER IS REALLY LOOS AND STEERING SHAFT NEEDS REPLACED
I KNOW FOR A FACT THERE WAS A MASSIVE RECALL ON THE MODEL. THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS AND CATCHES ON FIRE WHEN THE KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION. MOST OF THE F-150 ENGINE FIRES WERE TRACED BACK TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLES USUALLY BURNED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS 160-180,000 MILES ON THE SP...
Mileage: 160,000
STARTED VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY HEARD LOUD NOISE UNDER HOOD. FOUND SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT TIME, BUT HAD BEEN DRIVEN WITHOUT PROBLEM JUST A COUPLE OF HOURS EARLIER.
Mileage: 221,613
MY BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE LAST WEEK. I WAS GOING TO AVE MY BAKES REPLACED TODAY WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE VERY RUSTED IT HAS PIECES BREAKING OFF AND THERE IS ACTUALLY A HOLE IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE METAL BRAK...
MY BRAKE WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE LAST WEEK. I WAS GOING TO AVE MY BAKES REPLACED TODAY WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE VERY RUSTED IT HAS PIECES BREAKING OFF AND THERE IS ACTUALLY A HOLE IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE METAL BRAK...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V252000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER W...
Mileage: 220,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REMAIN IN POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE ...
Mileage: 170,000
MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WATER LEAKING FROM DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD INTO THE FUSE BOX CAUSING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO QUIT. DOOR LOCK WON'T WORK, RADIO QUIT. PROBLEM IS NEVER THE SAME, DEPENDS ON WHERE THE WATER LEAK OCCURS. VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT IN THE R...
Mileage: 190,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BECOMING LOOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN...
Mileage: 134,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH A KNOWN SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 097V171000 (PO...
Mileage: 220,000
IN DRIVEWAY UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, TO PUT CAR IN GEAR, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. NO BRAKES AT ALL. NO WARNING. NO LIGHTS INDICATING FAILURE AHEAD OF TIME. BOTH BRAKE LINES THAT GO FROM MASTER CYL, TO ABS UNIT RUSTED THROUGH. UPON FOR DEALER REPLACING BOTH LINES ON A TEST DRIVE FRT DRI...
Mileage: 130,021
GENERAL AMERI-TRAC 255/70/R16 HAD A COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION FROM MAIN TIRE. IT BEGAN WHEN I NOTICED SUDDEN AND VIOLENT VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY 82 IN MONTANA. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN, PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE TIRE TO FIND CHUNKS OF R...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NOTICED CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...
Mileage: 63,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NOTICED CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHI...
Mileage: 63,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT, THE TIRES TURNED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANU...
Mileage: 192,000
THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS TOT SAFETY . *TR
Mileage: 90,000
THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS TOT SAFETY . *TR
Mileage: 90,000
THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS NOT SAFETY . *TR
Mileage: 90,000
THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK. HAVE ACCIDENT, THE CAR ROLL OVER TO ANOTHER CAR, I CAN"T PARK DOWN HILL IS TO DANGERS, IS NOT SAFETY . *TR
Mileage: 90,000
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. ON MY TRIP FROM VA TO PA SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT WHILE ON I95 IN DELAWARE A SNOWSTORM ABOUT TO START AND I GOT STRANDED. NO PART STORE HAS ANY ANSWERS, AUTO REPAIR SHOPS WANT TO CHANGE $300+ DOLLARS TO FIX. THERE IS A REPAIR KIT THAT CANNOT BE BOUGHT IN ANY AUTO PART STORE ONLY ONLI...
Mileage: 193,000
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION LIGHTS FLASHING RADIO ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. *TR
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION LIGHTS FLASHING RADIO ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. *TR
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT, BROKE COIL AND DAMAGED HEAD. *TR
Mileage: 98,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CHILD SAFETY LOCK ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M...
Mileage: 180,000
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 MANUFA...
Mileage: 260,000
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 MANUFA...
Mileage: 260,000
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...
Mileage: 260,000
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...
Mileage: 260,000
I CURRENTLY OWN A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION THAT KEEPS SPITTING OUT SPARK PLUGS! !ST TIME WAS CYLINDER #3 THEN #7, THEN ON 3-6-2014 IT WAS #8 THEN ON 03/14/14 #2 AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN LOOKING FOR WHAT I THOUGHT SOUNDED LIKE A VACUUM LEAK OR VALVE TICK ONLY TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUG BL...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. ONLY THE FRAME REMAINED AFTER THE ENGINE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000. THE VIN...
Mileage: 190,000
WHILE TRAVELING S/B AT APPROX 70 MPH ON I5 IN ORANGE COUNTY CA, RR TIRE OF 97 FORD EXPEDITION SUFFERED 360 DEGREE TREAD SEPARATION. LOSS OF CONTROL, ROLL. FRONT PASSENGER DIED. DRIVER LOST THREE FINGERS. DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T, DOT UPCU PA7 1508 (COOPER, FINDLEY PLANT). DOA 9/5/13. *TR
I CURRENTLY OWN A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION THAT KEEPS SPITTING OUT SPARK PLUGS! !ST TIME WAS CYLINDER #4 THEN #5, THEN TODAY 2-3-2014 I MET WITH #3 AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE HOOD OPEN LOOKING FOR WHAT I THOUGHT SOUNDED LIKE A VACUUM LEAK OR VALVE TICK ONLY TO HAVE THE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT AND A...
Mileage: 238,340
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE DRIVING 60 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS SEPARATED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE THREAD AND CYLINDER. TH...
Mileage: 140,000
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, GOING ABOUT 10 TO 15 MPH AND WHILE DRIVING I HAD NOT LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD INDICATING ANY PROBLEMS ALL OF SUDDEN MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION MAKES THIS CRAZY SOUND AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF. I WAS NOT ABLE TO START THE TRUCK UP AGAIN SO I HAD IT TOWED. AFTER TWO DAY PAST I T...
STEERING GETS HARD THEN CUTS LOOSE, STEERING COLUMN MOVES UP AND DOWN, SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS SHAFT PROBLEM OR STEERING BOX ISSUE, SAW RECALL AND DEALER SAYS IT WAS NOT INCLUDED, SAME PROBLEM AS OTHERS, PLACES PEOPLE AT RISK AND SHOULD BE COVERED. *TR
Mileage: 127,416
I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FOR THE MIDDLE SEAT WILL NOT EXTEND. THEY ARE LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. FROM REVIEWING THIS ON THE INTERNET IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE EVER HAD THAT HAD SEAT BELT PROBLEMS. THERE SH...
I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM WORK AND I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AS I WAS DRIVING COMING FROM MY DASH ALONG WITH ALL OF MY GAUGES JUMPING RPMS RAN EXTREMELY HIGH AND SPEED GAGE JUMPING FROM ALL OVER FROM 50'S TO 05 MILES A HOUR LIGHTS LIGHTING UP AND THEN POWER LOST IN WHICH MADE IT HARDER TO STOP AND ST...
Mileage: 179,000
WHEN I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED ONE LUG ON EACH FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF. WE ORDERED REPLACEMENTS AND THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE TIRES WERE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN ONES SEVERAL OTHERS BROKE. I HAD ALL THE TIRE LUGS REPLACED AND AM DRIVING THE CAR. THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILAR PROBLEMS REPORTED WITH ACCIDENTS...
Mileage: 48,500
HUSBAND DROVE CAR ALL DAY LONG WITH NO ISSUE. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE. HE PARKED IT ABOUT 10PM. WE ALL WENT TO BED. AT 3:15 AM WE WERE AWAKENED BY NEIGHBORS SCREAMING OUR CAR WAS ON FIRE. IT HAD STARTED ON FIRE. NOT SURE WHY OR HOW, WHEN IT WAS RUNNING JUST FINE DURING THE DAY. THE WHOLE FRO...
Mileage: 151,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT OIL LEAKED ONTO THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS...
Mileage: 190,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT VIEWED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V171000, POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) AND STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY SHIFT INTO PARK GEAR. WHEN SHE TRIED TO SHIFT INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL. SHE HA...
Mileage: 160,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD PANEL OCCASIONALLY FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Mileage: 155,000
ON 03/05/2012, MY FORD EXPEDITION EXEMPLIFIED SUDDEN ACCELERATION UPON IGNITION. THE TRUCK STARTED AND, IMMEDIATELY, ACCELERATED WITH EXTREME RPM. THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE PARKED GEAR BUT THE TRUCK GUNNED FORWARD EXPLOSIVELY. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE PARKING LOT OF MY JOB AT THE END OF MY SHI...
THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...
Mileage: 113,000
THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...
Mileage: 113,000
THIS ISSUE WAS AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHT TO SEE AT NIGHT HAD TURNED OFF AT A 35 MPH SPEED NO BUMPS NO TURN JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE, YOU USE YOUR LIGHTS FOR NIGHT AND YOUR ARE LEFT WITH NO LIGHTS, AS A RESULT FOR THIS HUGE PROBLEM I RECEIVED A TICKET THAT IS HOW I FO...
Mileage: 113,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY A POLICE OFFICER BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DID NOT NOTICE A ...
Mileage: 113,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLED IN THE DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING, THE STEREO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF, AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHI...
Mileage: 140,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLED IN THE DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING, THE STEREO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF, AND THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHI...
Mileage: 140,000
WHILE DRIVING ON A EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING AT 55MPH, MY WIFE FELT A THUMPING AND HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I NOTICED 2 HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I PULLED THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR OFF AND THE PARKING BRAKE SHO...
Mileage: 145,000
WHILE DRIVING ON A EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING AT 55MPH, MY WIFE FELT A THUMPING AND HEARD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I NOTICED 2 HOLES PUNCHED THROUGH THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. I PULLED THE WHEEL AND THE ROTOR OFF AND THE PARKING BRAKE SHO...
Mileage: 145,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WITH A STRONG BURNING ODOR EMITTING INSIDE OF THE VE...
Mileage: 170,000
I PULLED UP TO MY HOUSE AND AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN SMOKING THEN CAUGHT A FIRE UNDER HOOD. FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH WATER HOSE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS FRACTURED AND DESTROYED THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE R...
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS ALSO AFFECTED BY CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHI...
Mileage: 45,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRAME ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS ALSO AFFECTED BY CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHI...
Mileage: 45,000
THE STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS TANK IN PLACE HAVE RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 1,420,000
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY AND CAUGHT FIRE AT 2 IN THE MORNING. *TT
THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB
Mileage: 134,000
THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB
Mileage: 134,000
THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB
Mileage: 134,000
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 VEHIC...
Mileage: 156,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED IN TARGET PARKING LOT ABOUT 2 HRS AFTER THE DRIVER PARKED IT THERE AND WENT IN TO WORK. THE AFT AREA OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATING AREA AND MOST OF THE BACK SEATS WERE MELTED AND BURNED. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY DENVER...
Mileage: 179,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE BEGAN TO ROLL THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOWN. WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, IT DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE BEGAN TO ROLL THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOWN. WHILE ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN, IT DROPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS...
TL* THE CONTACT 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING BOLT ON THE VEHICLE BROKE. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN IN NUMBER: 03V196000 (STEERING: GEAR BOX: SHAFT SECTOR), BUT WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE ...
Mileage: 105,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN COMPUTER, WHICH WAS HOUSED BEHIND THE MAIN FUSE BOX, WOULD ABSORB MOISTURE WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN. THE FAILURE CAUSED SEVERAL FAILURES INCLUDING THE FAILURE OF ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOCK AND...
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHICH ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD...
Mileage: 232,936
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...
Mileage: 130,000
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...
Mileage: 130,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING TO ONE SIDE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND INSPECTED IT AND NOTICED THAT THE TORSION BAR WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER/MECHANIC NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. TH...
Mileage: 130,000
FEBURARY 28, 2011 I PURCHASED A 97 FORD EXPEDITION. I DROVE THE TRUCK FOR ONE DAY AND ON MARCH 4, 2011 I PARKED THE TRUCK UNDER THE GARAGE AROUND 8:30 A.M. AND AROUND 10:45 A.M THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY THE TIME THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT . THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS BURNED ...
Mileage: 140,000
LOST BRAKES ON 476 OUTSIDE OF PHILLY DITCHED CAR SO I WOULD NOT HIT STOPPED CARS, TOTALED MY EXPEDITION AND WIFE, KIDS, DOG, AND I ALL SURVIVED, JUST BLEEDING AIRBAG BURNS. *TR
Mileage: 133,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TOW TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE TOW TRUCK TO THE CONTACTS PLACE OF RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 199,000.
Mileage: 199,900
1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. DO YOUR JOB. UPDATED 11/29/10 *BF UPDATED 12/07/10 *TR
Mileage: 100,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. DO YOUR JOB. UPDATED 11/29/10 *BF UPDATED 12/07/10 *TR
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH FOUR DAYTON TIMBERLINE HT 265/75/16 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ALL FOUR TIRES THE SIDEWALL IS SEPARATING FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
I OWN A 1997 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPEDITION THAT I BOUGHT IN 1998 AS A DEMO MODEL IT HAS RUN GREAT UNTIL IT STARTED TO BLOW THE SPARK PLUG FROM THE HEADS THE FIRST TIME WAS LAST YEAR WHILE MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING BACK FORM TEXAS WE WERE IN A REMOTE PART OF THE COUNTRY WHEN IT BLEW AND SPENT OVER ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DASHBOARD COMPONENTS FAILED. WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FLUID LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE ...
Mileage: 128,000
CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...
CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...
CAR WAS DEAD WHEN I WOKE UP. JUMPED IT, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK AFTERWARD. LIGHTS IN RIGHT HAND CORNER BLINK ON AND OFF I WAS TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IT IS A GEM MODULE IS GETTING WATER IN IT BUT I DO NOT HAVE A LEAK IN MY WINDSHIELD. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM...
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 2...
Mileage: 223,500
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 2...
Mileage: 223,500
1997 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L TRITION ENGINE . ENGINE HAS EXPERIENCE SEVERAL COIL PACK FAILURES SINCE ABOUT 25000 MILES. AROUND 120,000 MILES IT HAS HAD 3 FAILURES DUE TO SPARK PLUGS BLOWING OUT OF THE HEADS. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED EACH TIME WITH A RATHER EXPENSIVE REPAIR BILL EACH TIME. NEEDLESS TO...
Mileage: 155,067
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE COMING TO A STOP SIGN AT 3 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A NOISE. UPON STOPPING, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF BECAUSE OF A BROKEN CABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT...
Mileage: 78,215
I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, MY 15 YEAR DAUGHTER AND I WAS DRIVING ON 10 FREEWAY GOING EASTBOUND TOWARDS SAN BERADINO, WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING A THEN I HEARD A LOUD POP UNDER MY HOOD AS MY TRUCK STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND MAKE LOUD POPPING SOUNDS. I WAS TERRIFIED CAUSE THIS HA...
Mileage: 233,357
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
Mileage: 136,000
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
Mileage: 136,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHIC...
Mileage: 120,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIDAS FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT WAS SERVICED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHIC...
Mileage: 120,000
#4 SPARK PLUG BLEW THRU HEAD. *TR
Mileage: 242,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE IT. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 80 MPH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 176,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,668.
Mileage: 117,668
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR CLOSED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT INTENTION. CONSEQUENTLY THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURY TO THE HEAD, AND THE EYE AREA WAS ALSO HEAVILY BRUISED. THE AMBULANCE WAS NOT CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT ...
FIRE CENTER OF HOOD DRIVERS SIDE VEHICLE SITTING NOT RUNNING. *TR
Mileage: 131,629
FIRE CENTER OF HOOD DRIVERS SIDE VEHICLE SITTING NOT RUNNING. *TR
Mileage: 131,629
OUR 1997 FORD EXPEDITION EJECTED A SPARKPLUG, MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. WAS HELICOILED AND STILL DAMAGED MOTOR TO THE POINT OF REBUILD OR REPLACING MOTOR. HAPPENED DURING A HOLIDAY TOWING OUR BOAT, VERY LUCKY IT DIDN'T HURT ANYONE. WE HAD TO HAVE BOAT AND FORD TOWED, RUINED OUR VACATION, THAN...
Mileage: 155,000
THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT ROCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I AM A MECHANIC SO I REPLACED BOTH SHAFT BEARINGS BUT THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM. THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE YOKE IS WEARING OUT CAUSING THIS CONDITION. IF THE YOKE SHOULD SNAP THE ABILI...
THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT ROCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I AM A MECHANIC SO I REPLACED BOTH SHAFT BEARINGS BUT THIS DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM. THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE YOKE IS WEARING OUT CAUSING THIS CONDITION. IF THE YOKE SHOULD SNAP THE ABILI...
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
Mileage: 165
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
Mileage: 165
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
Mileage: 165
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
Mileage: 165
I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, ENGINE COILS WERE REPLACED , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AND THERE WAS NO JUMP IN ACCELERATION. 2 WEEKS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BACK ON. *TR
Mileage: 177,648
WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 5.4L V8 TRUCK A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD OF THE ENGINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT IS HAPPENED, THE FIRST BEING IN AUGUST, 2007. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON 2 DIFFERENT SPARK PLUGS. EACH TIME, THE PLUG BLEW OUT AND THE ENGINE MADE A POPPING SOU...
Mileage: 185,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE PARK, WHICH ALLOWS UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THE MANU...
Mileage: 166,000
ENGINE MAKING A LOAD NOISE AFTER TRAVELING TO MY INLAWS WHICH WAS 216 MILES PULLED OVER NOTICED NUMBER 8 CYLINDER HAD BLOWN THE SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE BLOCK 2 MONTHS PRIOR NUMBER 3 CYLINDER BLEW OUT AND IN 2008 NUMBER 1 CYLINDER BLEW OUT PLUG FROM THE BLOCK. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH FORD MOTOR COMP...
Mileage: 96,000
RUBBER BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AT THE CALIPER. CAUSED TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT A SLOW SPEED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR
Mileage: 106,000
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MOTOR. *TR
Mileage: 106,000
WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND TRUCK GOT REALLY LOUD. GOT IT HOME CHECKED IT OUT. THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. HAD TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER AND GET A NEW INSERT PUT IN CAUSE IT WAS STRIPPED. *TR
1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS WATER IN STEREO CAUSING ELECTRICAL FIRE IN DASH. NO WATER LEAKS FOUND. WINDSHIELD WAS RESEALED AND WATER TESTED. *TR
Mileage: 184,000
AS I WAS DRIVING MY FORD THE SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT OF MY CYLINDER HEAD AND TOOK OUT MY COIL. *TR
Mileage: 179,421
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER #6 WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS RESULTED IN A LOUD NOISE AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. DUE TO OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES OF -10 DEG F CAR WAS DRIVEN TO NEAREST EXIT, LUCKY THERE WAS NO FIRE. *TR
Mileage: 131,000
AFTER RAIN, WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES. THIS COULD POSE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Mileage: 98,000
AFTER RAIN, WATER LEAKED THROUGH WINDSHIELD ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES. THIS COULD POSE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Mileage: 98,000
PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPIDITION CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Mileage: 106,000
I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXP WITH A 5.4 ENGINE, I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND I HEARD THIS LOUD POP SOUND AND THEN LOST POWER! I OPEN THE HOOD AND FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED OUT THE ENGINE AND BLEW THE IGN COIL APART. I HAVE HAD THREE SET OF SPARK PLUGS INSTALLED FROM 1998-2007 AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM(17...
Mileage: 175,896
I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4L V-8 ENGINE. WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS, ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE SAME SPARK PLUG BLEW OFF THE ENGINE. THE 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON OCT 22, 2008 WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK IN A PARKING LOT. I NEEDED A TOW TO GET THE TRUCK AND MY FAMILY HOME. NOW, A NEW SP...
Mileage: 187,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION--ALUMINUM HEADS ARE ENGINEERED INCORRECTLY. THE PROBLEM IS THE SPARK PLUG RECESS BORE IS TO THIN, THE SPARK PLUG DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH MATERIAL TO PROPERLY SEAT IN THE HEAD AND AFTER AWHILE THE PLUG WILL BACK OUT. THE PRESSURE FROM THE COMBUSTION WILL EVENTUALLY BLOW THE PLUG OUT...
INITIALLY, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT, THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY. THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER THIS HAPPENED. UNFORTUNATELY, IT CONTINUED TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER WHICH, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD LIGHT UP. THE REAR ABS SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND IT STILL CONTINUED T...
Mileage: 136,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND HOOD. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING I...
Mileage: 96,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4 L V-8. SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD. HAVE READ THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM BUT TO THIS DATE FORD HASN'T HAD TO RECALL TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS. *TR
Mileage: 165,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V171000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)); THEREFOR...
Mileage: 137,000
CAR BURNED DOWN AT 2:15 AM IN GARAGE BECAUSE OF CRUISE CONTROL ON 21 MARCH 2007 AND SET CAR NEXT TO IT LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND GARAGE AND ROOMS ABOVE ON FIRE, DAMAGE ROUGHLY 380,000.-$, RECALLS ONLY WAS OFFICIAL IN AUG 2007 SINCE CNN REPORT. *TR
Mileage: 72,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE TODAY 09-09-2008. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS, NO KEY IN IGNITION. FIRE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME TO CHECK ON THE RECALLS, I DID & IT HAD A FIRE RECALL ON THE MAKE, MODEL & YEAR OF THE VEHICLE I DID OWN. IT IS SALVAGE NOW. *TR
I HAD DROVE TO MY MOTHERS HOUSE ON 8/27/08 AND PARKED IN THE STREET. AFTER 15 MINUTES OF VISITING WITH HER I HEARD THE ALARM GOING OFF, AND WENT TO SEE WHAT IT WAS,ONLY TO FIND MY VEHICLE ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT. PUT OUT THE FIRE, BUT IT WAS TO LATE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR
Mileage: 179,105
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO PARK, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR INDICATED THAT IT WAS IN PARK. AS A RESULT, SHE EXPERIENCES UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT. THE DEALER STAT...
Mileage: 107,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS ARE BEING BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALL THE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY THE CONTACT BECAUSE THE DEALER COULD NOT GUARANTEE SUCCESSFUL RESULTS. THE C...
Mileage: 230,000
IN A MATTER OF 9 MONTHS, MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS MISFIRED AND BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG 4 TIMES NOW. HAS COST ME OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED MY TRUCK SMELLED LIKE FIRE, BUT NEVER IGNITED. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON FOR A 5TH TIME, THE TRUCK IS MISFIRING AGAIN AND IT IS ...
Mileage: 100,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION. REAR CHILD DOOR LOCKS. ONE SIDE EVENTUALLY LOCKS BY ITSELF. REAR OCCUPANTS CANNOT GET OUT,MUST OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND NO RECALL. AFTER 8 YEARS MY KIDS DID NOT REQUIRE THEM AND I TIED THEM OPEN WITH WIRE. *TR
1997 FORD EXPEDITION, 5.4 V8. DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN A SPARK PLUG BLUE OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. MY MECHANIC IS GOING TO USE A HELICOIL KIT TO REPAIR THE THREADS. I WAS OUT OF TOWN FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT AND DO NOT KNOW W...
Mileage: 127,502
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE. HIS CHILDREN ARE AT THE AGE WHERE THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR FROM INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, WITHOUT THE CONTACT HAVING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE MANUFACTURER T...
Mileage: 90,000
MY TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN I WAS TAKING MY GRANDCHILDREN HOME I LATER FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS THE FUEL RAIL THAT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE NIGHT IT HAPPEN I HAD IT TOWED HOME. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
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, B...
Mileage: 130,000
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, B...
Mileage: 130,000
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT EVIDENTLY TO A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL AND I NEVER GOT A NOTICE ON IT FROM FORD. I LOST MY CAR AND IF I HAD PARKED IT INTO THE GARAGE LIKE I NORMALLY DUE MY WHOLE FAMILY WOULD BE DEAD! *TR
Mileage: 185,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL NEARLY TOUCHED THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAD DOUBLED. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHIC...
Mileage: 113,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT RECALL ON THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT IN HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE SERVICED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEVICE DID NOT OPERA...
Mileage: 29,000
THERE IS A SAFETY DEFECT WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WILL GRADUALLY MOVE THEMSELVES FROM THE OFF POSITION TO THE ON POSITION AS VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND DOORS ARE OPENED AND CLOSED. THE PASSENGER(S) ...
Mileage: 54,000
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT, REGARDING A SAFETY DEFECT WITH CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DOOR OF HIS 1997 AND 2000 FORD EXPEDITIONS. *NJ THE CONSUMER OWNS THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION AND HIS WIFE OWNS THE 2000 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONSUMER STATED ON BOTH VEHICLES, AFTER 3 OR 4...
VIOLENT SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT FROM ENGINE BLOCK, A REGULAR, YET IGNORED, PROBLEM WITH FORD ENGINES. *TR
Mileage: 147,000
SPARK PLUG ON MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION BLOW OUT. THE ENGINE IS A TRITON 5.4L. IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET AT 30 MILES PER HOUR. *TR
Mileage: 96,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT AWAKENED TO FIND HIS VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES AT HIS RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. AN INVESTIGATOR FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL...
Mileage: 160,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE THEN MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD ONLY ADVANCE APPROXIMATELY FIVE MILES AFTERWARDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE ...
Mileage: 160,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN 2005. SINCE THAT TIME, SHE HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN FOUR ADDITIONAL NOTICES. SHE PLANS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECTED ON APRIL 2, 2008. SHE HAS ATTEMPTED...
START MY TRUCK AS USUAL EVERY MORNING TO LET IDLE BEFORE I GO TO WORK. 5 TO 10 MIN. *TR
FIRST COMPLAIN: REAR END DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM - FORD SAFETY RECALL NO. 96S60 EXPLAINS THAT 1997 FORD EXPEDITIONS REAR AXLE TRACK BAR CAN SEPERATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR A WELD PATTERN THAT IS NOT FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THE DESIGN LEVEL OF THE BRACKET. THIS RECALL STATES ...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LUGS WERE STRIPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE WHEELS: LUGS/NUTS...
Mileage: 158,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CURB. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LUGS WERE STRIPPED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE WHEELS: LUGS/NUTS...
Mileage: 158,000
ON DECEMBER 6 2005 MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 2:30 A.M. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND WE WE'RE ASLEEP. THE POLICE HAD TO CALL MY HOME AND AWARE ME OF THE FIRE AND ASK ME TO EVACUATE MY RESIDENCE BECAUSE SOMEONE HAD REPORTED THE FIRE OUTSIDE MY HOME. PART OF MY HOME WAS ALSO DAMAGED. *TR
ON DECEMBER 6 2005 MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 2:30 A.M. THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND WE WE'RE ASLEEP. THE POLICE HAD TO CALL MY HOME AND AWARE ME OF THE FIRE AND ASK ME TO EVACUATE MY RESIDENCE BECAUSE SOMEONE HAD REPORTED THE FIRE OUTSIDE MY HOME. PART OF MY HOME WAS ALSO DAMAGED. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 70 MPH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 175,000. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB UPDATED 01/29/...
Mileage: 175,000
SPARK PLUG FAILURE AND DAMAGE ON 97 EXPEDITION.*CN
Mileage: 122,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE IT WAS RAINING, WATER BEGAN TO DRIP ON THE DRIVER'S LEG. THE WATER CAME FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE WATER ENTERED THROUGH THE AIR VENT DUCT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE BY...
Mileage: 130,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY IS IMPAIRED BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT SHINE BRIGHTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E060000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). HE HAS NOT MADE ANY ...
Mileage: 170,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TEN MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE KEYS WERE NOT IN THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN ONE MILE. THE SIDING ON THE NEIGHBORING HOME WAS BURNED COMPLETELY...
Mileage: 120,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE AND HOOD BURNING WERE ABLE TO CONTROL THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AVAILABLE. THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE INS...
Mileage: 110,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT. SHE REMOVED HER DAUGHTERS FROM THE REAR SEATS AND WHEN SHE RETURNED, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN SMOKE AND THE FRONT SEAT WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND...
Mileage: 150,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME RESISTANT. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX SHAFT FAILED. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS AND IS BECOMING WORSE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ...
Mileage: 230,796
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT WAS DISSATISFIED THAT THE PARTS TO REPAIR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL 2008. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE REPAIR PERF...
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 FAILU...
Mileage: 80,034
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 FAILU...
Mileage: 80,034
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYL. # 3 DUE TO LACK OF THREADS IN CYLINDER HEAD, OR LACK OF MATERIAL IN THAT LOCATION. THE TRITON V SERIES ENGINES HAVE AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH BLOWING THE PLUGS OUT, IT WILL COST BETWEEN 2500- 4000 TO FIX ONE PLUG BLOW OUT, PUTTING IN INSERTS ONLY CAUSES THE REPAIR AGAIN AT...
Mileage: 85,050
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE PARKED HE HEARD THE SMOKE ALARM AND NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE LATER NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE HOWEVER; THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, OFFICE FURNITURE AND PERSO...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. ON JULY 23, 2007, THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO TURN AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS AT THAT ...
Mileage: 88,695
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAVE RUSTED OUT AND NEED TO BE REBUILT AND RE-DRILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE MOTOR DUE TO THE MANIFOL...
Mileage: 188,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO HIS HEAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE CURR...
Mileage: 155,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START WHEN HE TURNS THE IGNITION AND THE POWER LOCKS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUMP-STARTED AND TESTED AND ALL OF THE COMPONENTS APPEARED TO BE WORKING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR W...
Mileage: 110,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILS TO START WHEN HE TURNS THE IGNITION AND THE POWER LOCKS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUMP-STARTED AND TESTED AND ALL OF THE COMPONENTS APPEARED TO BE WORKING NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR W...
Mileage: 110,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE CRUISE CONTROL FIRING OFF ...
Mileage: 200,000
IN 1998, MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BEGAN HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WINDOW LOCKS GOING UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN, RADIO PLAYING WHEN NO ONE WAS IN THE CAR, CLICKING FROM UNDER THE DASH, SEATBELT LIGHTS COMING ON WHEN SEATBELTS WERE BEING WORN, WIPERS WORKING ON THEIR OWN. I HAD THIS VEHICLE IN THE S...
Mileage: 124,500
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE,THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL # 05V388000. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 100,003.*A...
Mileage: 100,003
I'M HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. DURING HEAVY RAINS THE TRUCK WILL NOT START, WHEN I DO GET IT RUNNING THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON. THE TRUCK STOPS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CLICKING NOISES ARE COMING FROM THE DASH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES OFF ...
I'M HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. DURING HEAVY RAINS THE TRUCK WILL NOT START, WHEN I DO GET IT RUNNING THE DASH LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON. THE TRUCK STOPS RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. CLICKING NOISES ARE COMING FROM THE DASH, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES OFF ...
PASSENGER SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS CORRODED AND BROKE ON 4.6L ENGINE, CAUSING EXHAUST LEAK WITH EMISSION CONTROL CATALYTIC CONVERTER. REPLACED STUDS WITH STAINLESS STUDS, BUT NOT ACKNOWLEDGED ON 4.6L. *AK
Mileage: 47,200
MY 1977 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE OFF FOR AN HOUR.IT THEN STARTED ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND QUICKLY ENGULFED THE FRONT OF THE CAR IN FLAMES DESTROYING THE CAR.THE FIRE WAS SO INTENSE THAT I COULDNT PUT IT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTIGUISHER THE FIRE DEPT HAD TO PUT IT OUT.
Mileage: 150,000
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE PARKING STRUCTURE AT MY OFFICE. THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PREVENTED THE FIRE FROM SPREADING TO THE OTHER CARS. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *JB
Mileage: 98,000
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. WHEN HE PUT SOMEONE IN THE BACK SEAT THE SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGED AND THE PASSENGER COULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND STATED THAT THEY HE SHOULD HAVE THE LOCK...
Mileage: 5,000
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE CABLE THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND WHILE GOING UP OVER THE CURB. *AK UPDATED 02/2/707*JB
Mileage: 191,000
ELECTRICAL DEVICES IN THE CAR HAVE TURNED ON WITHOUT KEYS EVEN IN THE IGNITION. CONCERNED WITH FIRE HAZARD IF SUCH THINGS AS LIGHTS AND BLOWER MOTORS TURN ON ON THEIR OWN, PERHAPS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. ALSO CONCERNED AS TO WHAT OTHER ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS WILL PRESENT THEMSELVES IN UNATTENDED VE...
Mileage: 138,000
TIE ROD THREADS STRIPPED LEADS TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING AND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE. *NM
Mileage: 106,000
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD THE GEM MOD REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FUSE BOX. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH WATER IS LEAKING INTO THESE PARTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD. I AM STILL HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A FAMILY OF SIX, I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROSPECTS OF AN ELECT...
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS BEEN HAVING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD THE GEM MOD REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FUSE BOX. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH WATER IS LEAKING INTO THESE PARTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD. I AM STILL HAVING THESE PROBLEMS WITH A FAMILY OF SIX, I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROSPECTS OF AN ELECT...
I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: THE FAN BLOWER STAYS ON WHILE TRUCK IS OFF, THE BATTERY DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AFTER TRUCK HAS SAT UNUSED FOR SHORT PERIODS, VARIOUS LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING(INCLUDING ABS, AIRBAG, ALL 4WD RELATE...
I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: THE FAN BLOWER STAYS ON WHILE TRUCK IS OFF, THE BATTERY DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON AFTER TRUCK HAS SAT UNUSED FOR SHORT PERIODS, VARIOUS LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING(INCLUDING ABS, AIRBAG, ALL 4WD RELATE...
I WAS BRAKING AND BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. IT TURNED OUT STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. I HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED IN ABOUT 3/06 FOR A COST OF $1000. I DID NOT REPLACE AT THE TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS LINES. THEY FAILED ON 11/23/2006 AND I HAVE RETAINED THEM. IF THESE C...
Mileage: 78,000
I WAS BRAKING AND BRAKE PEDAL SANK TO THE FLOOR. IT TURNED OUT STEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES HAD FAILED. I HAD ALL OF THEM REPLACED IN ABOUT 3/06 FOR A COST OF $1000. I DID NOT REPLACE AT THE TIME THE MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS LINES. THEY FAILED ON 11/23/2006 AND I HAVE RETAINED THEM. IF THESE C...
Mileage: 78,000
THE STEEL LINES CONNECTION THE TRANSMISSION TO A TRANSMISSION COOLER RUSTED OUT AND FAILED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF FLUID. THIS CAUSES IT TO START SLIPPING AND ALMOST GET STUCK IN TRAFFIC. I HAD TO CUT OUT SEVERAL BAD SECTIONS OF STEEL LINE AND REPLACE THEM. NOTE THAT THE FILLER TUBE TO REPLACE ...
Mileage: 84,000
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON BOTH REAR DOORS AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE AFTER THE DOOR IS SHUT, OR THE CAR IS DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL MILES. SOMETIMES THE SWITCH IS HARD TO FLIP BACK TO UNLOCK WITHOUT JIGGLING THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. I HAVE MADE SURE BOTH SWITCHES WERE SECURE IN THE UNLOCK POSITION BEFORE PASSENGERS...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, BOTH BRACKETS DETACHED OFF THE BACK WINDOW, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL OUTWARD. THE GLASS DID NOT BREAK, AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE.
Mileage: 100,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A DRY ROAD DURING NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHICH RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A GROANING NOISE IN THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER DRIVING UP OVER A ROADSID...
Mileage: 100,000
LOW SPEED TO MODERATE SPEED YOU APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL AS YOU WOULD NORMALLY DO AND ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU HAVE NO PEDAL AND IT STARTS TO PUMP FOR NO REASON AT ALL IT HAPPENS ON DRY ROADS AND WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS THEN YOU FINALLY STOP AND LOOK DOWN AT THE DASH TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT JUST HAPPENE...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS CAUSED BY A RECALL OR DEFECT. PICTURES OF THE INCIDENT WERE TAKEN.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH # 2 SPARK PLUG POPS OUT OF THE HEAD. *JB
Mileage: 128,000
DRIVING MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION HOME FROM WORK IT BLEW A SPARK PLUG AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 76K. BROUGHT IT TO CROWLEY FORD IN PLAINVILLE, CT. AND THE PLUG WAS REPAIRED FOR $750.00. IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED REPLACING FOR THE PRICE OF $5200.00. THIS PROBLEM IS RE...
Mileage: 76,000
#3 SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, WHICH RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT POWER LOSS. I NEARLY WAS REAR-ENDED BY A GAS TRUCK, BUT WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. THE SPARK PLUG THREADS WERE STRIPPED FROM THE HEAD, THE SPARK PLUG BOOT WAS SPLIT AND THE COIL MOUNT WAS BROKEN OFF. *NM
Mileage: 112,683
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM TIMES. BRAKE FAILURE AT SLOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS LIKE IN ANTILOCK MODE OR LIKE STOPPING ON GRAVEL. PEDAL STIFF AND CANNOT PUMP BRAKES WHILE FEELING AND SOUNDING JERKY. HAVE REPLACED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND ABS SOLENOID SENSOR. WILL FINALLY GRAB AND STOP AFTER APPROX. 2...
I HAD A INGNITOR BLOW COMPLETELY OUT OF THE HEAD ON MY EXPEDITION. . IT IMMEDIATELY SMELLED OF GAS AND SOUNDED LIKE A TRACTOR. THE INGNITOR THEN KEPT HITTING THE FUEL RAIL. WE WERE LUCKY THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START ON FIRE BECAUSE OF THE TWO HITTING AND STARTING A FIRE WITH A SPARK. WHEN I TALKED...
Mileage: 154,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS MELTED CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE CONNECTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME THE CONNECTOR FOR THE LOW BEAMS WAS REPLACED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS. ...
Mileage: 120,000
ON NOVEMBER 11, 2005 DRIVING MY FORD EXPEDITION ON HIGHWAY 410 AND JONES MALTBERGER IN THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO TEXAS. MY CAR WAS ON FIRE IN THE FRONT HOOD. I BELIEVE IT GOT CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE IT HAS A DEFECTIVE SPEED CONTROL CAUSING ON THE VEHICLE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH BECAUSE IT OVERHEAT...
Mileage: 113,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION - THE HINGES ON REAR GLASS LIFTGATE BROKE / FRACTURED CAUSING REAR WINDOW GLASS TO DISCONNECT FROM THE VEHICLES AND CRASH TO THE GROUND AND SHATTER. THIS SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO THE RECALL ALREADY IN EFFECT FOR 2002 FORD EXPLORERS NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V442000. *JB
Mileage: 153,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS ENGAGED THEMSELVES. THE CONTACT MUST EXIT THE VEHICLE AND OPEN THE DOORS FOR PASSENGERS. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, BUT IT IS OCCURRING AGAIN.
Mileage: 90,000
1997 EXPEDITION THROTTLE WAS STUCK OPEN. *TS ***NAR*** WHILE DRIVING IN BELOW ZERO TEMPS THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AND AUTO CENTER WHO LOCATED A BULLETIN INDICATING THAT THE THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY DRIVING IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPS. THE DATE ON THE BULLETIN WAS OCT 26, ...
Mileage: 116,646
97 EXPEDITION THAT HAS MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON, CLICKING UNDER DASH WET CARPET ON DRIVERS SIDE. LOCAL FORD DEALER TELLS ME OH THAT'S AN EASY FIX, ONLY $1200.00 TO REPLACE THE GENERIC ELECTRIC MODULE AND REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD! WENT ON TO TELL ME THEY DO TH...
Mileage: 93,000
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD BY FORCE OF THE ENGINE, LOSS OF POWER AN MAJOR DAMAGE. *JB
Mileage: 132,980
I HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION NOT STARTING AFTER SITTING FOR LONGER THAN TWO DAYS FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I HAVE HAD THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ATTEMPT TO FIND THE DRAW KEEPING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH TOTAL. WHEN IT RAINED THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE WORSE. EVENTUALLY I WAS L...
Mileage: 129,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECEIVING NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, THE INTERIM DEACTIVATION REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED BY THE DEALER. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED NO PREV...
Mileage: 56,100
SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED BY RUPTURE OF RT. FRONT BRAKE HOSE, LOSS OF ALL FLUID AND TOTAL FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY USE OF EMERGENCY BRAKE PEDAL. NO CASUALTY BUT AS INCIDENT HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY WARNING IN A HOSPITAL PARKING LOT CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN D...
Mileage: 96,000
ON DEC. 08, 2005 THE WASHER FLUID LIKE BLINKED RAPIDLY AND LOUDLY FROM WHAT SOUNDED TO BE A RELAY UNDER THE DASH. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ITSELF. DEALER REP NAME IS GARY WELLS AT BONDY'S FORD IN DO...
Mileage: 125,000
ON DEC. 08, 2005 THE WASHER FLUID LIKE BLINKED RAPIDLY AND LOUDLY FROM WHAT SOUNDED TO BE A RELAY UNDER THE DASH. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE TRUCK WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ITSELF. DEALER REP NAME IS GARY WELLS AT BONDY'S FORD IN DO...
Mileage: 125,000
HINGES COMPLETELY FAILED/BROKEN ON LIFTGATE WINDOW OF 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WINDOW HANGING PRECARIOUSLY BY LATCH ALONE. COULD EASILY HAVE FALLEN/SHATTERED AND INJURED CHILDREN OF OWNER RIDING IN 3RD SEAT. THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT ACKNOWLEDGED AND SAFETY RECALLED IN EXPLORERS ALREADY. *JB
Mileage: 151,000
TOWING TRAILER AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS BROKE. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER CLIMBING A STEEP GRADE. CAR BEHIND ALMOST HIT US. *JB
Mileage: 132,000
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID # 05V017000, CONCERNING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER DID NOT DISCONNECT THE SWITCH. HE HAD TO MAKE TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALER BEFORE THEY DISCONNECTED THE SWITCH. *AK UPDATED 12/27/...
Mileage: 93,000
DT: THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED IN A HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHEN A FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO HER SON'S CAR. THIS HAPPENED ON 10-17-05. THE FIRE DEPT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS THE SCDS. ALSO, A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THIS WAS REPORTED TO C...
TRAVELING @ 65 MPH AND LOUD BANG. ENGINE LOST POWER AND WAS EXTREMELY LOUD. WAS TOLD BY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER. THE TRUCK WAS NOT FIXED. FORD WANTED $5000 FOR NEW ENGINE OR $4200 TO REBUILD MINE. 1997 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION. *JB
Mileage: 118,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION BRAKES FAILED DURING A FORCED EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION. *TS *SC
Mileage: 72,070
DT:THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. HE RECEIVED RECALL 05V388000 CONCERNING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS. HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE, TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND IT WOULD NOT GO. HE PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, TURNED ...
Mileage: 130,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT PLUG A SPARK PLUG IN THE ENGINE AND STRIPPED THE HEAD AND THE COIL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FORD, AND THEY TOLD HIM TO TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND CALL THEM BACK. THE DEALERSHIP DI...
THE BRAKE LINES RUPTURE WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. IF IN TRAFFIC, THIS BRAKE LINE RUPTURE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM
Mileage: 97,750
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 WITH 95,000 MILES JUST EXPERIENCED A FAILURE IN THE DRIVERS SIDE TIE-ROD. THE INNER TIE-ROD END SHREDDED WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE CENTER LINK. *JB
Mileage: 95,000
DT: FORD CAUGHT FIRE ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2005, CONTACTED FORD, THEY SAID VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, HOWEVER, THEY SAID IT WAS SO SEVERELY DAMAGED THAT THEY COULD NOT TELL WERE IT STARTED. AS A RESULT, THEY HAD TO DENY THE CLAIM. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FIVE TO TEN MINUTES BEFORE IT CAU...
Mileage: 250,000
DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST NIGHT. SHE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL ODOR. TH...
Mileage: 222,000
DT: ON AUGUST 15, 2005 THE CONTACT WAS AT WORK WHEN HE WAS ALERTED BY SECURITY THAT HIS 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ON FIRE. HE WENT OUTSIDE TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND DISCOVERED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD ALREADY ARRIVED AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THE CONT...
SPARK PLUG #6 BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. RESULTED IN BEING STRANDED ON THE ROAD AND IMPEDING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. DEALER WAS NOT HELPFUL REGARDING REPAIR.
Mileage: 115,000
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, AND WAS IN THE CRUISE CONTROL AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE ABOUT THREE MINUTES EARLIER. THERE WAS NO SMOKE BEFORE THIS. THE DRIVER HAD NOT USED THE CRUISE ...
Mileage: 113,000
DT: ON JUNE 27, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. AND UPON STOPPING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTED. THE CABLE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, AND THE TIRE WAS GONE. OWNER CALLED FORD, AND THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED.*AK THE BRAKE ...
Mileage: 165,000
DT: ON JUNE 27, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. AND UPON STOPPING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTED. THE CABLE BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, AND THE TIRE WAS GONE. OWNER CALLED FORD, AND THEY WERE NOT CONCERNED.*AK THE BRAKE ...
Mileage: 165,000
ON 13 JULY 2005, I PARKED MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION AT A CO-WORKERS HOME. WE LEFT FOR WORK IN HIS VEHICLE. 45 MINUTES LATER, I RECEIVED A TELEPHONE CALL FROM HIS SPOUSE. SHE STATED MY VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE AND THE SCHERTZ FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE DEPUTY FIRE ...
Mileage: 152,000
DT: FORD EXPIDITION CAUGHT FIRE THIS PAST SATURDAY ON JULY 16, 2005. NO KEYS WERE IN IGITION, IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, GOT IN AND BEGAN TO DRIVE IT, BACKED IT UP AND SMELLED SOMETHING FUNNY, SO LEFT IT THERE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD A HARD TIME PUTTING OUT THE FIRE. THEY SAID FI...
Mileage: 98,569
ON JUNE 17, 2005 OUR 1997 EXPEDITION BLEW ITS FIRST SPARK PLUG. WE AT THE TIME THAT IT WAS AN UNCOMMON OCCURENCE SO WE HAD A LOCAL MECHANIC FIX THE PROBLEM AT THE COST OF $388. NOT EVEN A MONTH LATER ON JULY 15, 2005 OUR EXPEDITON BLEW ANOTHER SPARK PLUG DIFFERENT CYLINDER BUT ON THE SAME SIDE. W...
Mileage: 151,000
CRUSE CONTROLL BRAKE SWITCH BURNED UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. WHEN THIS SWITCH BURNED UP IT CAUSED THE STOP LIGHT FUSE TO ALSO BURN OUT AND AND THIS CAUSES THE SHIFT LEAVER TO LOCK IN THE PARK POSITION. NOW WE HAVE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND CAN'T GET THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. A...
Mileage: 112,439
DT: CONTACT STATES: A FIRE OCCURRED IN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. IT BURNT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH, THE WIRING HARNESS, AND IT MELTED THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE VEHICLE HAVING NO BRAKES. HE TALKED TO FORD, AND CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CONTACT BE...
Mileage: 102,000
DT: CONTACT HAD A 1997, FORD, EXPEDITION THAT BURNED ON 4-23-2004. SHE CALLED FORD, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THEY HAD NO PROOF OF WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS SITTING IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT ; SHE HADN'T DRIVEN IT FOR MORE THAT 15 MINUTES WHEN IT ...
Mileage: 100,000
DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...
Mileage: 119,000
DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...
Mileage: 119,000
DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...
Mileage: 119,000
DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...
Mileage: 119,000
DT:CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE T SHE BOUGHT VEHICLE IT HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER HAD CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A SPECIAL SHOP, THEY WOULD TRY TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER SAID THAT WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS VEHICLE HAD TWO IGNITION SWITCHES INSTALLEDT HAT CONSU...
Mileage: 119,000
DT: CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT OUTSIDE OF HIS HOUSE ABOUT FIVE MINUTES LATER IT WAS IN FLAMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD, AND WAS ADVISED NOT TO MOVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY WERE GOING TO SEND SOMEONE TO INSPECT IT. HOWEVER, FORD DID NOT AS OF YET INSPECT VEHICLE, AND CASE WAS CLOSED...
Mileage: 100,000
DT: MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 1/2 MILE, CAME HOME AND PARKED THE TRUCK. WITHIN 30 MINUTES THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND BURNED COMPLETELY. CONSUMER PUT OUT THE FIRE BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE. THE FIRE DEPT CAME OUT TO MAKE SURE THE FIRE WAS COMPLETELY OUT, AND THEY CUT THE HOOD ...
Mileage: 172,000
JUNE 7, 2005, I PICKED UP MY SON AT SCHOOL; WE DROVE HOME AND GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK. WE WERE IN THE HOUSE 3-4 MINUTES WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE AND THEN STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE. I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO AR...
Mileage: 102,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD ALONG WITH FLAMES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE VEHICLE PARKED BESIDE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE AND DAMAGED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE OTHE...
THE CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF IN THE YARD WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. FLAMES CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. JUST HAD IT SERVICED TWICE SINCE DECEMBER.
Mileage: 105,000
LTR RE DEFECTIVE 1997 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPEDITION, WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH WAS RECALLED FOR THE 2000 EXPEDITIONS BUT NOT THE 1997'S. *NM
WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT TOOK AN EXTRA TWENTY FEET TO STOP. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS ON ICE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND FOUND NO DEFECTS, AND THE COMPUTER SHOWED NOTHING. *AK THE BRAKES WOULD GET HARD AND THE CALIPERS WERE CLICKING. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD GONE OVER BUMPS, THE ABS...
Mileage: 62,000
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V017000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ONE HOUR WHEN THE NEIGHBOR ALERTED CONSUMER THAT THE GARAGE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DPEARTMENT WAS ALERTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, HOWEVER, TWO VEHICLES AND PART OF THE HOME WERE DESTROYED. *AK
THE STEERING SHAFT WAS LOOSE AT THE GEAR BOX , THE TECHNICIAN SAID THERE WAS ALMOST NO CONTACT AND WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE IT HOME SAYING IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS AND WAS ABOUT TO COME UNDONE AT ANY TIME. THE WHEEL COULD BE TURNED 1/3 AROUND AND THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT BECAUSE OF THE DEGREE OF SEPARATIO...
Mileage: 95,685
MY 97 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HOME DEPOT PARKING LOT 10-29-05. THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL, AND IT STARTED UNDER THE HOOD ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE REPORT. *JB
Mileage: 105,160
AFTER PARKING FOR 5 MINUTES A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 140,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UNDER HOOD FIRE AND SMOKE ERUPTED. CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECT SWITCH HAD BURST INTO FLAMES AND SET BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. PARTS REPLACED, OLD PARTS AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 95,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. UNDER HOOD FIRE AND SMOKE ERUPTED. CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECT SWITCH HAD BURST INTO FLAMES AND SET BRAKE FLUID ON FIRE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. PARTS REPLACED, OLD PARTS AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 95,000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BY APPLYING BRAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UNCONTROLLABLY NO MATTER HOW HARD BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE OFF BUTTON FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL MUST BE PRESSED TO STOP ACCELERATION. MY WORRY IS IF SOMEONE SHOULD PANICK WHEN THIS OCCURS IT COULD RESULT IN A REAR END COLL...
Mileage: 67,250
THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR CHILD SAFET LOCKS ENGAGE AUTOMATICALLY. THE SWITCH WILL DROP INTO CHILD SAFET LOCK POSITION ON ITS OWN. I HAVE READ THROUGH MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS POSTED TO THIS WEB SITE OF SIMILAR STORY. THE PASSENGER EITHER HAS TO PUT THE WINDOW DOWN TO OPEN DOOR FROM GRABBING OUTSIDE HA...
Mileage: 48,000
THE INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION GO OUT EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR THE VEHICLE GETS WET. THE CAUSE OF THIS APPEARS TO BE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONNECT WITH THE DIMMRER SWITCH THAT CAUSE A SHORT THAT THEN BLOWS THE 5 AMP FUSE. I HAVE REPLACED THIS MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS FINE AS LONG AS ...
Mileage: 42,000
REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WILL NOT TO TURN ON MOST TIMES. IF WIPER ASSEMBLY IS JARRED HARD ENOUGHT (EITHER BY BUMP OR BANGING ON IT) WILL CAUSE IT TO WORK FOR A WHILE. THIS PROBLEM WAS ORGINALLY FIXED BY DEALER, BUT WARRANTY HAS PASSED AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. I HAVE TAKEN THE UNIT APART, BUT ...
Mileage: 48,000
DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMENTLY. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH MY 1995 FORD RANGER. ON BOTH VEHICLES THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM WAS REPLACED AND FIX THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. THE ISSUE RETURNS WITH OEM REPLACE PART. MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY USES A VERY THICK L...
Mileage: 42,000
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON STAYS ON. AT FIRST, I WAS TOLD THIS WAS BEING CAUSED BY A GAS CAP NOT HOLDING PRESSURE. I PURCHASED A NEW GAS CAP WHICH SEEM TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM AND THE COMPUTER WAS RESET BY TAKING THE CABLE OFF THE BATTERY. THIS LAST ABOUT A MONTH UNTIL I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ...
Mileage: 42,000
THE CAR IS A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND FAILED. THIS HAPPENED COASTING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. EVEN THOUGH IT IS A SPLIT SYSTEM THE BRAKING LEFT WAS MINIMAL. THE PARTITION BETWEEN THE FRONT CHAMBER AND THE BACK DIDN'T SEEM TO LEAVE ENOUGH FLUID IN THE FRONT CHAMBER...
Mileage: 32,879
CONSUMER WAS INSIDE THE HOUSE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE HEARD THE HORN GOING OFF INSIDE THE GARAGE AFTER IT WAS PARKED FOR 45 MINUTES. SHE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO TURN OFF THE HORN AND NOTICED THAT BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND WITHI...
Mileage: 57,000
AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 4 HOURS CRUISE CONTROL ON CAUGHT FIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. EVOQ FILED BY: PHIL CREAMER. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF THE DRIVEWAY AND HORN WAS BLOWING. THEN THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, AND WAS TOTALED. *AK FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE HOOD BEFORE THE HORN STARTED TO BLOW. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANY PROBLEM BEFORE FIRE. TRUCK HAD NOT BE...
RE: SAFETY CONCERN WITH 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, OUT OF 8 SEATS, ONLY 4 HAVE HEAD RESTS. *BF *JB
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE DID NOT KNOW IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS OPERATING PROPERLY BECAUSE HE RARELY USES IT. *TC
Mileage: 165,000
THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DASH BOARD AND FLASHED VERY FAST. IT MADE A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE KEYS AND, THE PCM, THE PCM BURNED OUT AGAIN, AND THE CONSUMER WAS T...
THE SPARE TIRE OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION (TRUCK) IS NORMALLY THREADED WITH A WIRE ROPE AND WINCHED UP INTO PLACE BENEATH THE BACK OF THE EXPEDITION. IT WORKS WELL AND IS EASIER TO USE THAN THE TRADITIONAL BOLT/PLATE. HOWEVER, IN JANUARY 2005,MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON GRANT ROAD A MAJOR STREET IN TUCSO...
Mileage: 102,300
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE THERE WAS A SHORTAGE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED BY CONSUMER.
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND AT THAT SPEED THE ENGINE BEGAN TO EJECT THE SPARK PLUGS OUT OF THE SEVENTH CYLINDER. THE IGNITION COIL SITS UNDER THE FUEL RAIL. THE CONSUMER FEELS, " THIS COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A BIG FIRE TO THE ENGINE." PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
Mileage: 178,000
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM COMBO SWITCH WAS REPLACED. CO...
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER POOR VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM COMBO SWITCH WAS REPLACED. CO...
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED 30 MINUTES. ALTERNATOR REPLACED 1 MONTH AGO. CRUISE CONTROL USED SOMETIMES. LAST USED 1 MONTH AGO AND IT WORKED. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. BRUCE YORK WENT TO SEE VEHICLE AND TOOK PICTURES.*AK
Mileage: 98,000
PARKED THE VEHICLE EARLY IN THE DAY AT AROUND 11:00 AM AND NOTIFIED OF FIRE IN BUILDING. NO WITNESS TO FIRE UNTIL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS HAVING TROUBLE. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE BU...
PARKED THE VEHICLE EARLY IN THE DAY AT AROUND 11:00 AM AND NOTIFIED OF FIRE IN BUILDING. NO WITNESS TO FIRE UNTIL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT WAS INTERMITTENT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION WAS HAVING TROUBLE. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE BU...
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK
Mileage: 123,000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK
Mileage: 123,000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NO RESULTS, DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEM, REPLACED WHEEL SENSOR, NO RESULT AS WELL. IT HAPPENS WHILE LOE SPEED DRIVING ONLY.THIS IS A DAILY ROUTINE. *AK
Mileage: 123,000
WET CONDITIONS CAUSE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. WAS TRAVELING ON 01-10-05 ON SNOW PACKED ROADS WITH 4X4 ACTIVATED. FOUR WHELL DRIVE CLUSTER ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED TO FLASH INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT VERY AKWARDLY. TOOK CAR OUT OF 4X4 AND SEEMED TO C...
Mileage: 100,000
MY HUSBAND WENT OUT TO START VEHICLE. HE HEARD A POP. TURNED OFF THE TRUCK. SAW THAT THE COIL AND PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. HAD IT TOWED TO FORD DEALER WHO SAID ALL THEY COULD DO IS CHARGE ME $2700 TO REPLACE THE HEAD THAT WAS DAMAGED FROM THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT. I'VE SEEN OTHER CO...
Mileage: 154,000
1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR FIRE CAUSED BY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. *TT *NM
I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE ON SATURDAY JULY 17, 2004. HE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN IT WAS PARK IN THE PARKING LOT IN MY OFFICE. I HAVEN'T START THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.*AK THE FIRES HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN USE AND THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. ...
Mileage: 152,000
PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPEDITION FALL TO PIECES, REPLACED BOTH E-BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. *BF THE CONSUMER STARTED USING THE PARKING BRAKE SINCE HIS DRIVEWAY CONTAINED A SLOP, UNTIL ONE DAY WHEN HE BACKED OF OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE FUNNY NOISES. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN ...
PARKING BRAKE ON 1997 EXPEDITION FALL TO PIECES, REPLACED BOTH E-BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. *BF THE CONSUMER STARTED USING THE PARKING BRAKE SINCE HIS DRIVEWAY CONTAINED A SLOP, UNTIL ONE DAY WHEN HE BACKED OF OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE FUNNY NOISES. THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN ...
FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 6-8 HOURS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM
Mileage: 90,000
PARKED VEHICLE AT 12 PM AT AROUND 5 PM THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE LOW WASHER FLUID LEVEL LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE LIGHT CLUSTER FOR THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE FLASHED A FEW TIMES. THE DAY OF FIRE, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ABOUT 14 MILES. THE SAMES LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND THEN...
Mileage: 108,000
RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN 97V171000/ TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE WILL NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR IT WILL EFFECT THE PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SERVICE ON THIS VEHICLE WAS...
Mileage: 130,000
CHANGED LANES AT SPEED OF APROX 35 MPH RIGHT REAR AXLE OF VEHICLE BROKE OFF AT AXLE END BY WHEEL CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHEEL, TIRE AND BACKING PLATE. REPLACED ALL PARTS AND OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AT MY HOME . *AK
Mileage: 143,141
RECALL 98V095 FOR WHEEL LUG NUTS PROBLEMS ON 1997 EXPEDITION. *BF WHILE DRIVING ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS CAME OFF THE TRUCK. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT ALL THE LUG NUTS HAD BROKEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TRUCK ...
MIRROR GLASS BROKE . *AK THE INTERNAL BACKING ON BOTH REAR VIEW MIRRORS IS PEELING AND CRACKING FROM THE GLASS AND CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *NM
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE GOT STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION CABLE WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...
Mileage: 65,000
PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...
Mileage: 65,000
PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...
Mileage: 65,000
PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...
Mileage: 65,000
PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...
Mileage: 65,000
PAINT AND FINISH ON ROOF OF VEHICLE PEELING, CRACKING, FLAKING OFF - OXIDATION FROM RUST, RUINING ENTIRE OUTER CAR SURFACE - HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT PRIMER COAT WAS EITHER MISSED OR SKIMPED DURING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS... FORD WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE - ONE MALE REP FROM FORD STATED: "THE PAINT J...
Mileage: 65,000
WHILE BRAKING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 10,000
THE CONSUMER WENTTO WARM THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, THEN LOOKED AROUND AND SAW THAT THE FUSE BOX MELTED AND WIRES WERE HANGING. *SC *JB
Mileage: 98,443
THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION, AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK THE TRUCK WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. FORD RECALLED THE TAURUS AND THE SABLE FOR THEI...
Mileage: 100,000
THE SPARE TIRE RETENTION CABLE FAILED, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS ON A BUSY SECTION OF ROAD. THERE FORTUNATELY WERE NO VEHICLES FOLLOWING AT THE TIME OR THERE MOST ASSUREDLY WOULD HAVE BEEN AN A...
Mileage: 170
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONSUMER FELT THE VEHICLE WOBBLE AND THUMP TO THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH DID A THREE HUNDRED SIXTY DEGREE TURN ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED SPINNING THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE....
Mileage: 120,000
SPARK PLUG SUDDENLY BLEW OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING 65 MILES AN HOUR ON THE FREEWAY. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANTED $3100 TO PUT ON A NEW CYLINDER HEAD. DID SOME CHECKING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT ENGINE THAT HAS NOT BE...
Mileage: 91,000
WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKE POWER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE LINE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE IN THE GARAGE AND IN PARK THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ENGAGE LOCKING PASSENGER INTO VEHICLE. PASSENGER IS NOT ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE WITHOUT SOMEONE OPENING THE DOOR. LOCKS ARE SET MANUALLY HOWEVER EVEN IF THEY ARE SET TO OFF, ONCE THE DOOR IS CLOSED IT LOCKS ITSELF. IT HAPPENED ON BOTH DOORS EQUIPTED WITH CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. FIRST...
Mileage: 98,000
SPARKPLUGS BLOWING OUT OF ENGINE ON 1997 EXPEDITION DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING
WHEN I DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE OR IT RAINS IT LEAKS SOMEWHERE AND THE G.E.M. (GEM) MODULE GETS WET AND THE SPEEDOMETOR, ODOMETER, RUNNINGBOARD LIGHTS DON'T WORK AND IT DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY UNTIL YOU LET IT DRY OUT. *AK
(REFERENCE COMPLAINT 10014138). 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, 4X4, 4.6L. REAR PASSENGER DOOR CHILD LOCKS AUTOMATICLY SET, ON A RANDOM BASIS, NOT ALLOWING THE REAR PASSENGERS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THERE OWN. THIS COULD POSE AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION OR ANY TIME A PERSON MIGHT NEED ...
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION HAS HAD 9 FAULTY OR FAILED ENGINE COILS. THE PROBLEM IS MOST PREVELANT IN THE SPRING. I SUSPECT MOISTURE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ISOLATE THE SOURCE. THE COILS HAVE TYPICALLY BEEN ON CYLINDERS 5, 6 AND 8.*AK
ABS BRAKES: BRAKES ON '97 FORD EXPIDITION OFTEN FAILED DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING ABS BRAKES. PEDAL BECOMES JERKY AND WILL NOT GO DOWN. CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT. DOES NOT HAPPEN CONSISTANTLY. I HAVE TO APPROACH VERY CAUTIOUSLY TO AVOID COLLOSIONS. EVERY OTHER OWNER I HAVE TALKED TO HAS SAME COMPLAINT, ...
Mileage: 15,000
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE BRAKES MADE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *SC *JB
Mileage: 55,000
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. THE CONSUMER HEARD A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK THE BRAKES MADE NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *SC *JB
Mileage: 55,000
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. IT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, AND HAD BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK *JB
Mileage: 6
I OWN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4.6L 2WD AND HAVE HAD A FEW INSTANCES WHERE I THINK WATER HAS LEAKED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER IS LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IT IS CAUSING THE RADIO TO TURN ON AND STAY ON WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. IT ALSO CAUSES THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON SO I ...
I OWN 1997 FORD EXPEDITION 4.6L 2WD AND HAVE HAD A FEW INSTANCES WHERE I THINK WATER HAS LEAKED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE WATER IS LEAKING SOMEWHERE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. IT IS CAUSING THE RADIO TO TURN ON AND STAY ON WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. IT ALSO CAUSES THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON SO I ...
TORSON BAR BROKE IN HALF AND FELL OFF AFTER GOING OVER A MODERATE SPEED BUMP AT 5-8MPH. METAL WAS SHEARED IN HALF. VEHICLE LEANED SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC - 8 OCCUPANTS WERE IN THE VEHICLE.
Mileage: 98,100
VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING IT JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL INTO SOME METAL POLES WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON OTHER THAN THE REAR DOOR PANEL OF THE VEHICLE WH...
Mileage: 164,568
I HAVE OWENED A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION FOR 1 YEAR. IN THIS TIME I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TWICE. THE SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE FROM THE PISTON HEAD AND ARE BLOWN OUT AND DAMAGE THE COIL PACK. THERE IS THEN UN-BURNT FUEL COMING FROM THE PISTON CHAMBER AND THE SPARK PLUG IS STILL FIRING WITH THE POSSI...
Mileage: 105,000
I HAVE OWENED A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION FOR 1 YEAR. IN THIS TIME I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM TWICE. THE SPARK PLUGS COME LOOSE FROM THE PISTON HEAD AND ARE BLOWN OUT AND DAMAGE THE COIL PACK. THERE IS THEN UN-BURNT FUEL COMING FROM THE PISTON CHAMBER AND THE SPARK PLUG IS STILL FIRING WITH THE POSSI...
Mileage: 105,000
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. TH...
Mileage: 175,000
SPARK PLUG BLOWS OUT OF ALUMINUM HEAD. THIS CAR HAS ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVE SERVICE RECORDS PASO ROBLES FORD HAS ON RECORD; THESE ARE THEIR WORDS. IN OTHER WORDS THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED VERY VERY WELL AND TO HAVE THE PLUG BLOW OUT IN THE FIRST PLACE IS UNCALLED FOR. SECONDLY WE PAID TO HA...
Mileage: 155,000
I JUST PURCHASED A 1997 FORD EXPADITION, I ONLY PUT 3000 MILES ON IT AND ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. I CALLED FORD AND THE SAID THEY HAVE NO RECORDS OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. AFTER DOING A LITTLE RESERCH ON THE INTERNET F150ONLINE.COM I FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I CANT A...
Mileage: 107,000
THROTTLE REMAINS STUCK DOWN UNDER HARD ACCELERATION, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND APPARENTLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *LA
Mileage: 120,000
1997 EXPEDITION 5.L TRITON. BLEW #3 PLUG 18000 MILES AFTER HAVING IT REPLACED. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE THOUGH FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY DESIGN FLAW. *AK
Mileage: 117,000
SPARE TIRE FELL OFF OF 1997 FORD EXPEDITION WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD. THE SPARE IS SUSPENDED BY A CABLE UNDER THE REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS EVENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT VERY SLOW SPEED. HOWEVER, THE CAR FOLLOWING BEHIND MY VEHICLE COULD NOT AVOID THE FALLEN TIRE AND DROVE OVER THE TOP. T...
WAS DRIVING SUV DOWN HIGHWAY AND IT JUST SHUT DOWN. FOUND OUT IT WAS THE TRANSPONDER ON THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM BURNT UP. I FELT THAT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DESIGNED THAT WAY. *LA
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION (EDDIE BAUER) WITH 5.4L ENGINE WITH UNDER 60000 MILES AND WITH ALL REGULAR SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP "BLEW" A SPARK PLUG OUT OF PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD. PLUGS ARE ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED. PLEASE SEE "CONSUMER AFFAIRS.COM WEBSITE. WHILE NOT A SAFETY ISSUE PLUGS ON FORDS 96...
Mileage: 60,621
INTERIOR AND RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON, FROM 10 MINUTES TO OVER 1 HOUR. VARIES. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE IN WET WEATHER. A REAL HAZARD AS DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS ON IS DANGEROUS. THEY MIGHT TIME OUT AFTER A FEW MINUTES OR IT MAY TAKE AN HOUR OR MORE, Y...
Mileage: 36,000
PROBLEM WITH GEAR SHIFT ON 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. THE PROBLEM IS A "STICKING" SHIFTER THAT WON'T ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO PLACED IN PARK. THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE PROPERLY SECURED AND/OR RESTARTED SINCE THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE SHIFTED TO THE START POSTION. THE INDICATOR INDICATES "P" FOR PARK BUT THE...
Mileage: 120,000
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE. *LA
Mileage: 68,456
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE. *LA
Mileage: 68,456
MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION XLT REAR AIR SUSPENSION AT TIMES WILL "LOWER" TO AN EXTREMELY SHALLOW HEIGHT. THIS IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR OVERNIGHT; ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT ALWAYS HAPPEN. IN FACT, IT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO OCCUR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR AS LITTLE AS AN HOUR AND A HALF. ON OTHER OCC...
Mileage: 92,000
WHILE IN THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER COULD NOT OPEN THE REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE ALTHOUGH THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WERE NOT ENGAGED. THE DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM BOTH OF THE REAR DOORS COULD BE LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE WITHOUT THE CHILD LOCK BEING MANUALLY ENGAGED. THE REAR DOORS WERE OP...
Mileage: 50,000
CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING MADE A CLICKING SOUND,AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, HIGH BEAM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK UNLESS CONSUMER HELD THEM . CONSUMER WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.*AK
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE. WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR HAD SNAPPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED.*AK
Mileage: 12,000
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE STEEL LINE RUSTED AND WAS ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. *AK THE FIRST INCIDENT,THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER RUSTED TH...
Mileage: 120,000
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE STEEL LINE RUSTED AND WAS ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. *AK THE FIRST INCIDENT,THE BRAKE LINE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER RUSTED TH...
Mileage: 120,000
WHILE PARKED AND IDLING, THE VEHICLE WAS IMPACTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS EXPLODED UPON IMPACT. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK BURNS, COLLAR BONE/ RIB INJURIES.*AK *CB *JB
Mileage: 58,000
VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN SUDDENLY VEHICLE JUMPED IN DRIVE AND ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL TREES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOTALED. PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ON AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, NOR WAS THERE ANY ONE IN THE VEHICLE. *AK
Mileage: 113,000
WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK
WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK
WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK
WHILE TRYING TO PARK LOST POWER STEERING . DEALER REPLACED PITMAN ARM/STEERING ASSEMBLY/ INTERMEDIATE ARM/POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, AND RACK AND PINION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 4-WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
UPON MERGING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE AND VEHICLE SEIZED TO ACCELERATE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY REAR DIFFERENTIAL BREAKING. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE PART WAS REPLACED.*AK
Mileage: 104,000
WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. THIS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. AFTER AN HOUR THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STARTED UP AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED. *AK
Mileage: 111,000
BLEND DOOR IS BROKEN ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION. *AK
Mileage: 69,000
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF, AND THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL. *JB
WHILE APPROACHING A UTILITY CREW FLAMAN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. IT SLOWED AND THEN ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER THE BRAKES WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. I RAN PAST THE FLAGMAN FLASHING MY LIGHTS, PUMPING THE BRAKES AS WELL AS THE EMERGENCY BRAKES AND HONKING THE HORN. AFTER RUNNING THREE CARS OFF THE ROA...
Mileage: 113,800
I HAVE HAD A TOTAL OF THREE BOLTS BACK OUT THAT SECURE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. ONE BOLT ON ONE OCCASION WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED. THE SECOND OCCASION RESULTED IN TWO BOLTS BACKING OUT AND ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO FALL AGAINST ...
Mileage: 121,500
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE LOST ENGINE COMPRESSION. DEALER NOTIFIED.
Mileage: 71,000
CONSUMER STATES THAT SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. CONSUMER SAW THE TIRE ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. *AK
Mileage: 76,000
CONSUMER STATES THAT RUNNING BOARD LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
Mileage: 76,000
I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...
Mileage: 60,132
I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...
Mileage: 60,132
I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...
Mileage: 60,132
I AM ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY 1997 EXPEDITION, WHICH JUST TURNED 60000. DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED. STOPPED THE TRUCK AND IT STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART, BATTERY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH JOICE TO TURN ENGINE. WHEN HOOKING UP JUMPER CABLES, THE STARTER ENGAGED BY ITSELF, WITHOUT KEY ...
Mileage: 60,132
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING A KNOCKING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATIONS COMING THOUGH THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING SPARK PLUG FELL OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Mileage: 76,000
SPARK-PLUG BLEW OUT OF ALUMINUM HEAD ON A 97' FORD EXPEDITION WITH 155,000 MI. PAID $4500.00 FOR A NEW "IMPROVED"RE-BUILT ENGINE. SPARK-PLUG BLEW OUT AGAIN WITH 1,000 MI. ON NEW ENGINE. FORD WILL NOT TALK TO US; WE WOULD LIKE SOME ANSWERS AS WE WERE TOLD THE "IMPROVED" DESIGN ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM...
Mileage: 156,000
PURCHASED USED EXPEDITION IN LATE FEB, 2003. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED EXTREMELY SENSITIVE STEERING. SLIGHT INPUT, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN RAIN OR WIND, CAUSED LARGE CHANGES IN VEHICLE DIRECTION. LOWER FRONT TIRE PRESSURE, NECONNECTING REAR STAB BAR, FE ALIGNMENT, AND NEW SHOCKS HAVE HELPED THE P...
5.4L FORD ENGINE IN 1997 EXPEDITION. SPARK PLUG BLOW-OUT IN 3 POSITION. EXPEDITION HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT!! ALSO , THIS VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME AS A DEMO MODEL THAT WAS NEVER TITLED, WARRANTY SHOULD HAVE STARTED WHEN I PURCHASED IT. *NLM
Mileage: 64,000
WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...
WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...
WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...
WHEN I TAKE OFF THE GAS IS STICKY AND TAKES ALOT TO GET IT GOING, WHEN TURNING FROM STOP MY REAR END VIBRATES LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OFF. AREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BY THE DEALER SHIP I GOT THE CAR FROM. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW CLUNKS WHEN ROLLING DOWN, MOTOR MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN COLD. ...
THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE STEERING ASSEMBLY 03 V 196 000. *JB
THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE YET THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND CAUSED MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. *NLM
ON MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, THE CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH REAR DOORS ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN. THIS STARTED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO ON ONE DOOR, BUT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE SUCH THAT 70-80 PERCENT OF THE TIME THE CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH DOORS WILL ACTIVATE WHILE DRIVING AND PEOPLE CANNOT EXIT THE SECOND SEA...
THE VEHICLE EMITS A RUBBING NOISE WHILE STEERING. *NLM
THE FRONT SUSPENSION WORE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH THE DOME LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *NLM
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BLEW OUT.*JB
WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, WHICH CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT. *JB
WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, WHICH CAUSED A MINOR ACCIDENT. *JB
TORSION BAR
Mileage: 62,000
WHILE DRIVING THE SWAY BAR BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING SPARE TIRE FELL OFF FROM BACK OF VEHICLE. *AK *TT
Mileage: 150,000
DEFECTIVE STABILIZER BAR, IT COULD BREAK. *AK
CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB
REPLACED FRONT SWAY BAR AND STABILIZER. FRONT END SQUEALS WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, SPEEDOMETER STAYED AT ZERO. CONSUMER STATES ALL THE CONSOLE LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF. THE NEXT DAY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER STATES' THERE A CRACK IN FRONT WINDOW THAT ALLOWED WATER GO INTO FUSE BOX AND SHORT CIRCUIT WIRES. RESULTING IN SPEEDOMETER BE...
THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT LOCKS IN VEHICLE ARE DEFECTED SAYS DEALER. CONSUMER STATES' THE ONLY WAY THE REAR PASSENGER CAN EXIT VEHICLE IS TO STICK HAND OUT OF THE WINDOW AND UNLOCK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
COLD ENGINE KNOCK CONTINUES AFTER TEN MINUTE WARM UP AND TEN MINUTE DRIVE TIME. CONTACTED FORD, NO HELP. DT
PULLING THROUGH A PARKING LOT I FELT A BUMP. AFTER PASSING OVER THE "BUMP" I LOOKED BACK TO SEE MY SPARE TIRE SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. THE END OF THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET FOR THE TIRE TO BE HELD IN PLACE WAS FRAYED. THE PEICE WHICH HOLDS THE BRACKET WAS GONE. AFTER CALLING MY LOCAL FO...
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING ASSEMBLY ALSO STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING ASSEMBLY BROKE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE STEERING ASSEMBLY TEAR OFF. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HIS HORN, THE AIR BAG, CRUISE CONTROL AND THE AIR BA...
I HAVE A VERY NICE LETTER FOR YOU, BUT HOW DO I ATTACH IT. THERE ISN'T ENOUGH SPACE HERE! *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**769768
Mileage: 104,000
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP ON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHICH RESULTS IN THE VEHICLE NOT DRIVING AT FASTER THEN 10-15 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE TRAC BAR BRACKET SEPARATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE LINE CRACKED AND STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. IT WAS HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FLUID SPRAYED INTO THE CYLINDER, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL BOUNCE. CONTACTED DEALER. THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE TIE ROD HAVING TOO MUCH PLAY. *AK *SCC
DURING A VEHICLE STATE INSPECTION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT LOWER BALL JOINT HAD WORN OUT.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON HIGHWAY RIGHT FRONT STEERING ROD FELL OFF UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUMP OUT OF GEAR. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, UNABLE TO GET IT OUT OF PARK ,AND WOULDN'T START.*AK
BOTH BOLTS ON SWAY BAR SUPPORT BRACKET WERE STRIPPED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
DOOR AJAR AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS STARTED WITHOUT ANY DOORS BEING OPENED.*AK THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME AND CONSUMERS DAUGHTER NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WASN'T SHUT. THE LIGHT WAS IGNORED BECAUSE IT IS ON ALL THE...
DOOR AJAR AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS STARTED WITHOUT ANY DOORS BEING OPENED.*AK THE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME AND CONSUMERS DAUGHTER NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR WASN'T SHUT. THE LIGHT WAS IGNORED BECAUSE IT IS ON ALL THE...
AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT IN GEAR, DOOR SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK, BUT IT DOESN'T. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HER DAUGHTER ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. *JG
CHILD PROTECTION SAFETY LOCK ON THE DOOR WOULD SLIP DOWN INSIDE, AFTER THE DOOR HAS BEEN OPENED SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR NOT TO BE ABLE TO EXIT UNLESS THE DOOR WAS OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED OWNERS THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE.*AKJLG
PE 01 022/FRONT STABILIZER LINK: WHILE GETTING AN ALIGNMENT, TECHNICIAN INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RIGHT FRONT STABILIZER BAR WAS BROKEN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK *SLC
DRIVING WITH FAMILY IN CAR ,DOING 35 MPH WHEN I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF THE STEERING.YOU COULD SPIN THE STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY AROUND WITH NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHAT SO EVER. I WAS ABLE TO GRADUALLY STOP THE CAR , BUT IT STILL ROLL UP A CURB TO A COMPLETE STOP. NO ONE WAS HURT,I HAD TO HAVE IT...
TIE ROD END SEPARATED AT THE KNUCKLE, CAUSING VIBRATION AND LEFT FRONT TIRE AND WHEEL TURNING IN AND MAKING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC
FOUND STABILIZER BAR LINK MISSING ON RIGHT FRONT. UNKNOWN AS TO WHEN OR HOW IT FAILED EXCEPT THAT FRONT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT CONTINUOUSLY SEVERAL MONTHS AGO.*AK
AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF A MAJOR PARKWAY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY NY, WHERE WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I MADE A RIGHT TURN AT EXIT . AFTER PROCEEDING 25 FEET, A HORRIFIC NOISE WAS HEARD, THE CAR LOST STEERING ABILITY AND SHOOK AND BUCKED WILDLY. HIT A TREE ON ROADSIDE AND CAME TO REST. FOUND...
AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN OFF A MAJOR PARKWAY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY NY, WHERE WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I MADE A RIGHT TURN AT EXIT . AFTER PROCEEDING 25 FEET, A HORRIFIC NOISE WAS HEARD, THE CAR LOST STEERING ABILITY AND SHOOK AND BUCKED WILDLY. HIT A TREE ON ROADSIDE AND CAME TO REST. FOUND...
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, THE DEALER CONTINUES TO EVADE THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE ROTORS EVERY 6 TO 8 THOUSAND MILES. SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURS WHEN BRAKING AT SPEEDS FROM 60 MPH DOWN TO 50 MPH. *AK THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER...
CONSUMER STATES THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKS ON REAR DOORS OF VEHICLE LOCKS BY THEMSELVES WHERE NO ONE GET OUT. DEALER CONTACTED PLEASE ADD VIN.*JB
I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY SPARE TIRE FELL OFF AND I FEEL THAT THE MATTER COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT HAPPEND. I ALSO HAVE A 9 MONTH OLD BABY THAT WAS IN THE TRUCK WHEN IT HAPPENED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS FOR US AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT JUST KEEPS ...
AROUND 60 MPH VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT'S SHIFTING/ JERKS, THEN STALLS. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, STATED THAT WATER WAS GETTING IN THE ENGINE. *AK
VEHICLE WILL START ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT KEY BEING IN IGNITION. CONSUMER HAS DISCONNECTED BATTERY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP.*AK
INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. FIVE MONTH AGO, OUT TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NO GREASE FITTING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
LEFT AND RIGHT TIE RODS BROKE OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM.*AKBOTH TIE RODS BROKE OFF BETWEEN 75 AND 85 K MILES. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF RAOD OR IN AN ACCIDENT, THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF FAILURE PR...
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKS AROUND WINDSHIELD, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN MARYLAND AND HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED, DEALER FOUND FUSE BOX HAD RUSTED. *TT
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, WATER LEAKS AROUND WINDSHIELD, WHICH SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN MARYLAND AND HAD WINDSHIELD REPLACED, DEALER FOUND FUSE BOX HAD RUSTED. *TT
NHTSA RECALL 96V252000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 96S60/REAR AXLE: VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING 70 MPH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VENT TUBE FROM DIFFERENTIAL IS LEAKING ONTO THE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS IN REVERSE, PARALLEL PARKING, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK COLUMN. THE DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTENSIVE AND THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *YH
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS IN REVERSE, PARALLEL PARKING, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO A BRICK COLUMN. THE DAMAGE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EXTENSIVE AND THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *YH
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING, AS SHE TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE A...
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING, AS SHE TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARDS, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE A...
THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE FOR PARALLEL PARKING. THE ACCELERATOR WAS TAPPED FOR MOMENTUM. THE ENGINE RACED, AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARD. APPLICAITON OF THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. THE CAR JUMPED THE CURB AND SLAMMED INTO A COLUMN (INSURANCE ADJUSTER ESTIMATED SPEED AT 10...
WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHCILE HITTING A BRICK WALL. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. NLM
SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESULTED IN MISFUNCTIONING DOOR LOCKS (REPAIRED), ELECTRONIC 4WD (STILL MALFUNCTIONING) AND FAILURE OF INTERNAL DOME LIGHT TO TURN OFF. ALL OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 12000 MILES. 4WD AND DOME LIGHT ARE STILL A PROBLEM.. DOME LIGHT MAKES VEHIVCLE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE A...
FAILURE WAS DUE TO DAMAGE ON LOCKING BOLT BETWEEN LINKAGE AND STEERING BOX.
VEHICLE STALLED AT 55 MPH. AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE DEALER DETERMINED THERE WAS NO OIL IN ENGINE AND ONE ROD HAD BLOWN. DASH INDICATOR DID NOT SHOW LOW OIL PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS FOR THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS ON HIS VEHICLE, MANUFACTUERER DECLINED REQUEST. *TT
CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS FOR THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK, CONSUMER FEELS PROBLEM IS WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINKS ON HIS VEHICLE, MANUFACTUERER DECLINED REQUEST. *TT
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...
THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...
THERES A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT LINKAGE BROKE FROM STABLIZER BAR. *AK CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR ALIGNMENT AND DEALER TOLD HER THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS WERE VERY BAD AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT HER COST. *Y...
AFTER SHE WAS IN THE PARKING LOT, THE SPARE TIRE CABLE WIRE BROKE, CAUSING SPARE TIRE TO FALL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. *AK *JB
WHILE DRIVING FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND BOLTS FELL OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC REPLACED STABILIZER BAR LINK.*AK
WHILE DRIVING TIE ROD BROKE, PREVENTING ANY MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER AUTO LEFT ROAD JUMPING CULVERTS AND LANDING FORCEFULLY IN A LARGE DITCH AT APPROX 50 MPH. VEHICLE SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES INCLUDING FRONT DAMAGE. WRECK CAUSED DAMAGE TO STEERING COLUMN AND ENGINE. VEHICLE IS LOCATED AT BATES CUSTON COLLISI...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON ROUGH ROADS OR MAKING A SHARP TURN IN ANY DIRECTION THERE IS A "CLUNKING" NOISE COMING FROM LEFT/ FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT STABILIZER BAR WAS DISCONNECTED. DEALERSHIP WAS EXAMINING VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMEN...
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
FRONT SWAY BAR WAS DISCONNECTED ON RIGHT SIDE. RIGHT SIDE LINK MISSING AND LEFT SIDE WORN OUT. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE EXPEDITION SINCE WE STARTED LEASING IT ON 3/30/00. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN NUMEROUS TIMES LETTNG THEM KNOW THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE. I EITHER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS FOUND. WELL, EVENTUALLY THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG WITH IT. BALL JO...
I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE EXPEDITION SINCE WE STARTED LEASING IT ON 3/30/00. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN NUMEROUS TIMES LETTNG THEM KNOW THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE. I EITHER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS FOUND. WELL, EVENTUALLY THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG WITH IT. BALL JO...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SWAYS LEFT TO RIGHT AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT BUSHINGS POPPED OFF. MECHANIC STATED IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AT THAT SHOP.*AK
THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. CONSUMER LOOKED UNDERNEATH, AND NOTICED THAT LEFT SWAY BAR WAS BROKEN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AND IT WAS RAINING, HEATER FAN AND RADIO WOULD TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD COME ON DURING OPERATION OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THERE WAS WATER IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. GEM MODULE(FUSE SYST...
IT TOOK SOME TIME BEFORE I COULD DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE SQUEAK BECAUSE IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE OEM PITMAN ARM IS A SEALED UNIT WITH INSUFFICENT LUBRICATION & NO PROVISION FOR LUBRICATION. THIS IS A STEERING COMPONENT & SHOULD BE RECALLED. ALL STEERING & SUSPENSION MOVING COMPONENTS ...
SIDE MIRRORS CONTAIN EMBEDDED TURN INDICATORS. ASSEMBLY IS FAULTY CAUSING MIRROR TO BECOME UNUSABLE WHEN LIGHT SHINES DIRECTLY IN, I.E. WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. GLUE, ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS, ETC. BECOME VISIBLE THROUGH MIRRORED SURFACE. *AK
THE VEHICLE STARTED GROANING WHENEVER YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER STATES HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS GREASE SMEARED AROUND SEVERAL LINKAGES, IN WHICH HE BELIEVES WAS A TEMPORARY FIX TO SELL THE VEHICLE.*YH
THE VEHICLE STARTED GROANING WHENEVER YOU TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER STATES HE LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THERE WAS GREASE SMEARED AROUND SEVERAL LINKAGES, IN WHICH HE BELIEVES WAS A TEMPORARY FIX TO SELL THE VEHICLE.*YH
WHEN I WENT TO REPLACE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS ON OUR 97 EXPEDITION WITH 71000 MILES, I CAME TO FIND OUT THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS WHERE RUSTED TO THE WHEEL HUBS. I HAD TO SPEND AN ADDITIONAL $300 TO BUY NEW WHEEL HUBS.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED OVER. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID THAT STABILIZER BAR BROKE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
DRIVERS SIDE SWAY BAR LINK HANGING, THE PASSENGER SIDE LINK IS MISSING COMPLETELY, REPLACE SWAY BAR LINK AND LUBE SWAY BAR BUSHING.
WAS TRAVELING 65MPH, WHEN RIGHT REAR WHEEL JUST CAME OFF. VEHICLE HIT GROUND, HARD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE HAD REAR END DAMAGE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT BOLTS ON WHEEL HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF. WOULD NEED TO REPLACE HUB ASS...
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 ADDITIO...
HAVE HAD THE AIR SUSPENSION REPAIRED AS THE "CHECK SUSPENSION" LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ON. REQUIRED 3 TRIPS TO DEALERS BEFORE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. COST $255.50 TO HAVE THE AIR SPRING SOLE AND SOLENOID ASSY REPLACED AT RON HOPKINS FORD DEALER IN ELGIN, ILLINOIS. IS THIS COVERED ON A RECALL OR STILL UND...
VEHICLE WAS GOING 10-12MPH AND WHEN PULLING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY BOLT FROM CALIPER ASSEMBLY DROPPED OUT. THIS CAUSED ALUMINUM WHEEL TO EXPLODE. DEALER WAS CONCERNED REGARDING THIS INCIDENT.*AK
VEHICLE WAS GOING 10-12MPH AND WHEN PULLING INTO HOME DRIVEWAY BOLT FROM CALIPER ASSEMBLY DROPPED OUT. THIS CAUSED ALUMINUM WHEEL TO EXPLODE. DEALER WAS CONCERNED REGARDING THIS INCIDENT.*AK
WHILE DRIVING INNER TIE ROD FAILED AND SNAPPED APART, PREVENTING ANY MOVEMENT OF STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
THROTTLE CABLE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS AND LURCHES VEHICLE FORWARD. IT TAKES A LITTLE MORE PRESSURE TO ACCELERATE WHICH SOMETIMES MAKES VEHICLE GO FASTER THAN INTENDED. DEALER WAS INDIFFERENT TO SAFETY CONCERNS. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH NOTICED STEERING WHEEL VIBRATING. CONSUMER CHECKED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT STABLIZER BAR WAS MISSING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *TT
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
BOTH FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS BROKEN CAUSING VEHICLE TO EXHIBIT EXTREME LEAN AND SWAY DURING CORNERING.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN PARK WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND TOOK OFF, COLLIDING INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES. SHIFT LEVER WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION AFTER VEHICLE HAD STOPPED.*AK THE OTHER TWO VEHICLES WERE TOTALED, MANUFACTURER STATED THEY HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITES REGARDING THIS INCIDENT. *E...
PE 01 022/FRONT SABILIZER LINK FAILURE: NOTICED NOISE WHEN PARKING, AND WHENEVER A TURN WAS BEING MADE, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BOTH BARS WERE BROKEN. DEALER MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMERS COST. *AK *SLC
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON, RPM'S ARE AT 0.5 AND WHEN I COME TO A NEAR OR COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MIDAS, THERE WERE 3 OTHER EXPEDITIONS, SAME YEAR AND NEAR MILEAGE AS MINE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON, RPM'S ARE AT 0.5 AND WHEN I COME TO A NEAR OR COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MIDAS, THERE WERE 3 OTHER EXPEDITIONS, SAME YEAR AND NEAR MILEAGE AS MINE WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. *AK
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 CONNECTI...
I NOTICED NHTSA NEWS RELEASE OF 9/4/01 REGARDING 1997 FORD EXPEDITION STABILIZER FAILURES AND I THOUGHT I WOULD SUBMIT MY FAILURE. BOTH FRONT STABILIZER LINKS WERE REPLACED BY DEALER, THE DAY BEFORE I BEGAN A 3000 MILE TRIP IN WINTER FROM MICHIGAN TO IDAHO AND BACK. DEALER SAID STABILIZER ARM BROK...
I READ AN ARTICLE IN THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR SUPPORTS. WHEN I GOT HOME TODAY, I LOOKED AT MINE AND NOTICED THAT BOTH THE FRONT BAR SUPPORTS ARE BROKEN AWAY FROM THE BAR. I DO NOT KNOW HOW LONG THIS HAS BEEN LIKE THIS, BUT I...
BOLTS IN STABALIZER BAR AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE AT 20MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.*AK
BOLTS IN STABALIZER BAR AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A POTHOLE AT 20MPH. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.*AK
LUGS: NUTS KEEP LOOSENING AND CAUSING WHEELS TO ALMOST FALL OFF. STUDS: LUGS: NUTS LOOSEN UP JUST BY DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME FOR THE SAME REPAIR.*AK
VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND NOISES. DEALERS DETERMINED THAT PITMAN ARM AND STABILIZER BAR HAD CRACKED. REPAIRS HAVE YET TO BE MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND NOISES. DEALERS DETERMINED THAT PITMAN ARM AND STABILIZER BAR HAD CRACKED. REPAIRS HAVE YET TO BE MADE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...
STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...
STABILIZER BAR END LINKS WERE BROKEN IN HALF AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION AT APPROX. 60,000 MILES DURING 2000 C.Y. ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $1600.00. THE "LUBE-FOR-LIFE" DESIGN FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS A FARCE. THEY WERE RUSTED A...
AFTER READING THE NEWS ABOUT NHTSA INVESTIGATING STABALIZER BAR LINKS ON 1997-1998 FORD EXPEDITIONS I JACKED MINE UP AND FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE LINK CONNECTOR COMPLETELY MISSING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND SHOWED THEM THE ARTICLE. THEY SAID THE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER A RECALL AND I WO...
HEAVY VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 55 MPH, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT STRONGLY EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT SERVICE.*AK
BOLT ON FRONT END SWAY BAR DISENGAGED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 HEARD FUNNY NOISE ON THE BOTTOM. PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT DRIVER'S SIDE STABLIZER BAR WAS GONE. VEHICLE SHOOK ALOT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT FORD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A ROUTINE CHECK. WHILE UP ON LIFT, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE LINKS ON LEFT SIDE WAS BROKEN, AND OTHER SIDE WAS JUST HANGING DOWN. WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES FRONT OF VEHICLE WOULD GO DOWN. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK THE FRONT ST...
STABLIZER LINKAGE WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO CONTROL ARM FELL DOWN. CONSUMER SAW LINKAGE HANGING DOWN UNDER CHASSIS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED STABILIZER LINKAGE. *AK
WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS THERE IS A CLICKING TINGING NOISE LIKE METAL HITTING AGAINST SOMETHING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE REPLACING BRAKE PADS, NOTICED THE STABILIZER BARS ON BOTH SIDES WERE NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME ON TOP OF THE BARS. LINK BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES ARE GONE.VERY DANGEROUS. *AK
WHILE REPLACING BRAKE PADS, NOTICED THE STABILIZER BARS ON BOTH SIDES WERE NOT ATTACHED TO THE FRAME ON TOP OF THE BARS. LINK BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES ARE GONE.VERY DANGEROUS. *AK
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 INTRES...
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING STARTED FEELING ODD AND I STARTED TO HEAR SOME NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FORD REPAIR SHOP SAID THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK HAD FALLEN OFF SOMEHOW.*AK
EXPEDITION FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO BOTH SWAY BAR LINKS BROKEN. CHECKED WITH FORD AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON EXPEDITION FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK
BOTH SWAY BAR END LINKS FAILED-- RIGHT IN 3/01 AND THE LEFT JUST FAILED IN 8/01. HANDLING GOES BAD WITH EXCESS FRONT BODY ROLL. DESIGN IS POOR WITH A SINGLE LONG BOLT THAT IS OVER STRESSED AND CORRODES, THEN FAILS. IT IS NOT EASY FOR THE AVERAGE CONSUMER TO EVEN DETECT THAT IT HAPPENED UNLESS YOU GE...
DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL 97V171000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY. DEALER INSISTED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALRERADY DONE. CONSUMER STATED THAT PROBLEM MENTIONED IN RECALL WAS THE SAME THAT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS EXPIERENCING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION.*A...
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING STEERING GEAR BOX COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OR PULL TO LEFT OR RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, AND FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND FOUND OUT THAT ABS UNIT WAS NOT PREFORMING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NEVER ANY KIND OF WARNING PRIOR OR AFTER INCIDENT. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, AND FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES. TOOK AUTOMOBILE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND FOUND OUT THAT ABS UNIT WAS NOT PREFORMING.*AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS NEVER ANY KIND OF WARNING PRIOR OR AFTER INCIDENT. *SLC
VEHICKLES STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SORED IN TH GEM MODULE. *AK
WHILE LEAVING A BALLGAME ON 7/8/01 - SPEED APPROX. 10-20 MPH WE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. LUCKILY THE SPEED WAS SLOW AND MY HUSBAND WHO WAS DRIVING ONLY SUSTAINED SOME PAINFUL BRUISING ON HIS ARM. WE CONTACTED THE FORD CONSUMER DEPARTMENT AND WERE TOLD IT HAD TO ...
WHILE LEAVING A BALLGAME ON 7/8/01 - SPEED APPROX. 10-20 MPH WE HIT A HOLE IN THE ROAD AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. LUCKILY THE SPEED WAS SLOW AND MY HUSBAND WHO WAS DRIVING ONLY SUSTAINED SOME PAINFUL BRUISING ON HIS ARM. WE CONTACTED THE FORD CONSUMER DEPARTMENT AND WERE TOLD IT HAD TO ...
THEY HAVE NOT FIX MY TRUCK AND I'M HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS CONTACT THEM I'M IN THE MILITARY AND DUE TO TRANSFER TO JAX, FL AND MY TRUCK STILL IS NOT FIX, THEY WANT ME TO HAVE A EXPERT LOOK AT THE TIRE AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR AND EXPERT SO THEY TOLD ME I HAVE 45 DAYS BEFORE THE DROP MY FILE....
THEY HAVE NOT FIX MY TRUCK AND I'M HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS CONTACT THEM I'M IN THE MILITARY AND DUE TO TRANSFER TO JAX, FL AND MY TRUCK STILL IS NOT FIX, THEY WANT ME TO HAVE A EXPERT LOOK AT THE TIRE AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR AND EXPERT SO THEY TOLD ME I HAVE 45 DAYS BEFORE THE DROP MY FILE....
THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED AND THE TIRE FELL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PASTURE BUT I MAKE MANY TRIPS THRU CHICAGO ON THE INTERSTATE. I WONDER IF THIS IS A FLAWED DESIGN OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING I CAN DO TO INSURE THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN IN TRAFFIC. I DON'T KNOW ...
THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE SNAPPED AND THE TIRE FELL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PASTURE BUT I MAKE MANY TRIPS THRU CHICAGO ON THE INTERSTATE. I WONDER IF THIS IS A FLAWED DESIGN OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING I CAN DO TO INSURE THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN IN TRAFFIC. I DON'T KNOW ...
THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE BECAUSE THE LEFT INNER TIE ROD END HAD FALLEN OFF, IPON EXAMINATION OF THE TIE ROD END THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BOLT OR ANY OTHER MECHANISM TO HOLD THE TWO PARTS TOGETHER, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN.
THE VEHICLE CAN'T BE DRIVE FORWARD OR REVERSE BECAUSE THE LEFT INNER TIE ROD END HAD FALLEN OFF, IPON EXAMINATION OF THE TIE ROD END THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO BOLT OR ANY OTHER MECHANISM TO HOLD THE TWO PARTS TOGETHER, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS WINDSHEILD WASHERS AND WIPERS HAS FAILED 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS AND THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE IS THE INABILITY TO ACTIVATE THE WASHER SYSTEM. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, IF THE WINDSHEILD BECOMES FOULED, I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL BE ABLE TO CLEAN IT OR IF MY VISIO...
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS WINDSHEILD WASHERS AND WIPERS HAS FAILED 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS AND THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE IS THE INABILITY TO ACTIVATE THE WASHER SYSTEM. AT ANY GIVEN TIME, IF THE WINDSHEILD BECOMES FOULED, I DO NOT KNOW IF I WILL BE ABLE TO CLEAN IT OR IF MY VISIO...
WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING ON ROAD NOTICED SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN OF VEHICLE. THEN, FOUND OUT THAT STEEL CABLE BROKE WITHOUT ANY SIGNS OF RUST.*AK
CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SWAY BAR. SWAY BAR HAS BOLTS ON EACH SIDE BROKE. NOTHING WAS HOLDING SWAY BAR IN PLACE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE FRONT END HIGH SPEED ANTI SWAY BAR LINKS WERE COMPLETELY MISSING. *SLC
WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHEN MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ACTS LIKE BACK IS INDEPENDENT FROM FRONT. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE BUCKS AND DRAGS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT MOTOR, REAR SWAY BAR LINK, FORWARD DRIVE SHAFT AND SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
TIRE FAILURE, CAUSING IMMEDIATE DEFLATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TIRES ROTATED AND SERVICED 3 DAYS BEFORE FAILURE. SUSPECT POSSIBLE DEFECT WITH TIRES. ALL FOUR TIRES SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED AND STILL IN POSSESSION, IF NEEDED. *AK (TIRESIZE: P265/70R17)
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN SPARE TIRE WAS ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE HAD SNAPPED. *AK
REAR ENDED WHILE SITTNG STILL AND WAS HIT AT 45 MPH. AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN HE RAN ME INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND SHOVED MY BUMP[ER UNDER 3 INCHES. ALSO THE FRONT SEAT BROKE BACKWARD ON IMPACT THIS WAS SECOND TIME.
REAR ENDED WHILE SITTNG STILL AND WAS HIT AT 45 MPH. AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN HE RAN ME INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND SHOVED MY BUMP[ER UNDER 3 INCHES. ALSO THE FRONT SEAT BROKE BACKWARD ON IMPACT THIS WAS SECOND TIME.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO ACT AS IF IT'S GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN ITS IDLING TOO LONG AT STOP LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. HAS HAPPENED SO FAR 5 TIMES. HAD TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, EACH TIME MECHANIC REPLACED A COIL PACK. LIGHT WOULD GO O...
WHILE DRIVING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CRANK CASE STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. WHEEL WELL WAS BEING COATED WITH FLUID. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE KNEW THE PROBLEM. HAD A FIX FOR PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. *AK THE CRANKCASE BLEED VALVE WAS MOVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DIFF...
WHILE DRIVING FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CRANK CASE STARTED TO LEAK FLUID. WHEEL WELL WAS BEING COATED WITH FLUID. HAD CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE KNEW THE PROBLEM. HAD A FIX FOR PROBLEM, BUT NO RECALL ISSUED. *AK THE CRANKCASE BLEED VALVE WAS MOVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DIFF...
FOIL BACKING OF MIRROR I PEELING, BUBBLING. THIS DOES NOT PROVIDE A REFLECTION FOR VIEWING. ALL MAKES FROM 1997-1999 FORD VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE FLASHER BUILT IN THE MIRROR ARE EXPERIENCING THIS AND FORD ONLY REPLACES UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WHEN COMING TO A STOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION SENSOR. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.*AK
THE LEFT REAR AND RIGHT FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P265/70R17). NLM
CABLE THAT BINDS UP SPARE TIRE FAILS TO RELEASE SPARE TIRE FOR USE. DESIGN WAS VERY FLAWED.*AK CONSUMER STATES HE BOUGHT DESIGN FLAW TO THE ATTENTION OF FORD, THEY PULLED THE PART FROM THE PARTS BIN FOR THE 2001 EXPEDITION AND IT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME AS CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.*JB
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND BLINKS WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED UP AND GOES ABOVE A CERTAIN MILEAGE. VEHICLE DOESN'T ACCELERATE AS BEFORE, IT FEELS SLUGGISH. FORD HAD NO SUGGESTIONS,AND THERE IS NO RECALL FOR PROBLEM.*AK *JB
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT REAR DRIVING SIDE WHEEL AND RIM CAME OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC ASKED CONSUMER IF A RECALL WAS DONE ON THIS VEHICLE. DEFECT STILL THERE.*AK
I'VE HAD TWO TIE ROD BREAK SINCE I'VE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. (I WASN'T SURE OF THE DATE, SO I MADE ONE UP ON THE QUESTIONAIRE. I CAN FIND OUT IF NEEDED. IT WAS IN 1999 BUT I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT DATE THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED)THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WE WERE DRIVING AROU...
ODOMETER FAILED. *AK
VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON DIRT ROAD 30%. CABLE FRAYS AND BREAKS NEAR GROMMET, ORIGINALLY AT 55,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 75,000. TIRE SIZE WAS 245-75-R16.*AK
EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH DUE TO FAILURE OF POWER STEERING PUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHEN KEY IS BETWEEN OFF AND ON SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE CANNOT STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEN KEY IS BETWEEN OFF AND ON SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK AND EMERGENCY BRAKE CANNOT STOP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
BOTH DOOR REARVIEW MIRRORS HAD TO BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO BACKING PEELING OFF, MAKING MIRRORS USELESS. AT THIS TIME, BACKING WAS PEELING AGAIN. CONSUMER FELT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HAVE THESE MIRRORS REPLACED EVERY 2 YEARS.*AK *SLC
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ALL 4 TIRES' TREAD WAS CRACKING, AND STEEL WIRES WERE SHOWING. FIRESTONE PRORATED WITH SAME TYPE WILDERNESS AT. 3 OF THE TIRES HAD 8 30 SECONDS, AND 1 HAD 4 30 SECONDS. TIRES SIZE 255/70R16 ON 1997, FORD, EXPEDITION. *AK
CABLE AND HOUSING BROKE JUST FORWARD OF FIRE WALL. POSSIBLE LIFE THREATENING INCIDENT.*AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL STEERING LOSS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND SAID THAT STEERING SHAFT HAD SHEARED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD A DESIGN DEFECT. IT COST THE CONSUMER OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR REPAIER, WHICH THE MANUFACTURER DECLI...
WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH STEERING FROZE. CONSUMER HAD A VERY HARD TIME GETTING VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND CAUSE, STATED TO TAKE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER.*AK
BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE NOT USABLE. THESE ARE REPLACEMENTS THE FIRST SET FAILED AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF. IT SEEMS THAT THE MIRRORS DESIGNED FOR MY MODEL EXPEDITION HAVE A MAXIMUM TWO YEAR LIFE. FORD SAYS NO DEFECT, COME TAKE A LOOK AT MY SECOND SET OF MIRRORS ON A FOUR YEAR OLD VEHICLE.*AK
ABS KICKS IN ON DRY PAVEMENT, AND VEHICLE WON'T STOP ON ICE OR SNOW. CONSUMER ONCE ALMOST REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR 1 HOUR+ AND THE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON. BEEN BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND STILL NO SOLUTIONS.*AK
THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND DOME LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR 1 HOUR+ AND THE RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON. BEEN BACK TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND STILL NO SOLUTIONS.*AK
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD "NO BRAKES" ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. WHEN WE TOOK IT IN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 10-7-98, WE WERE TOLD BECAUSE THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, WE HAVE NO PROBLEM. WHEN IT WAS TAKEN IN ON 1-27-99 TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP THEY CALLED THE MANUFACTUR...
FROM A PARKING SPACE AT A STRIP MALL I BACKED INTO A 3' CONCRETE POLE, WHEN I APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE , THE VEHICLE SPED OFF AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR. NO AMOUNT OF PUMPING THE BRAKES DID ANY GOOD. I HIT TWO OTHER CARS, TOOK OUT A BRICK COLUMN AND DIDN'T S...
FROM A PARKING SPACE AT A STRIP MALL I BACKED INTO A 3' CONCRETE POLE, WHEN I APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BRAKE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE , THE VEHICLE SPED OFF AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR. NO AMOUNT OF PUMPING THE BRAKES DID ANY GOOD. I HIT TWO OTHER CARS, TOOK OUT A BRICK COLUMN AND DIDN'T S...
INDEPENDENT FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH OVER A SPEED BUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL NFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH HEARD A SNAP AND VEHICLE FRONT END SUNK DOWN. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY SAID IT WAS TORSION BAR. *AK
A HIGH-END AFTER MARKET WHEEL SPLIT OPEN -WITH NO ABUSE. CO. SAYS NOT COVERED BY 2ND OWNER/SEEK KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER FAILURES OF THIS MFGR. TOO IMPORTANT OF A PIECE OF EQUIP. TO IGNORE. HOW MANY OTHER DEFECTS?*AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH IN MIDDLE LANE AND MOVED TO RIGHT AFTER HEARING SOMETHING BUCKLING FROM PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER WAS TURNING ON TO EXIT RAMP AND TIRE CAME OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THEY FOUND THAT NUTS: BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF. CONSUMER'S INSURANCE ADJUSTER HAD NEVER SEEN ...
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL DELIVERY PROBLEM WHICH AFFECTED THE ENGINE AND CAUSED IT TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND HESITATE. NLM
DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD, IMPACTING THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A POINT BETWEEN THE FRONT FENDER AND FRONT DOOR. A FIRE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AT POINT OF IMPACT, UNDER THE HOOD. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE, ONLY TO NOTICE THAT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. SHE REACHED BACK...
THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SWAY BAR IN PLACE ON THE FRONT OF MY 1997 FORD EXPEDITION BROKE OFF COMPLETELY. HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON A FREEWAY OR AROUND A CORNER I FEEL THAT I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED MY FORD DEALER FOR REPAIRS.*AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL PULSATES AND THEN GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED LACK OF STEERING CONTROL. DELAER FOUND PITMAN ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD WAS NOT CONCERNED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, CLAIMED THAT THIS PART WAS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.*AK
SWAY BAR LINK HAD BROKEN AND WAS JUST HANGING FROM VEHICLE.*AK
THE FIREWALL HEATER HOSE CONNECTORS IN THE AREA OF THE #4 COIL PACK ON MANY EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4L V-8 WILL LEAK HOT COOLANT ON THE #4 CYLINDER COIL PACK. THIS WILL LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK. FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK CAUSES A SEVERVE ENGINE MISS AND LOSS OF PERFORMANCE. FAILURE ON HIG...
THE FIREWALL HEATER HOSE CONNECTORS IN THE AREA OF THE #4 COIL PACK ON MANY EXPEDITION WITH THE 5.4L V-8 WILL LEAK HOT COOLANT ON THE #4 CYLINDER COIL PACK. THIS WILL LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK. FAILURE OF THIS COIL PACK CAUSES A SEVERVE ENGINE MISS AND LOSS OF PERFORMANCE. FAILURE ON HIG...
COIL PACK DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM OF THESE VEHICLES. *AK
WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT LOW SPEED FRONT TORSION BAR SNAPPED IN TWO PIECES, CAUSING T SUPENSION TO COLLAPSE. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
BOLTS FOR FRONT SUSPENSION SWAY BAR KEEP SHREADING OFF WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
CHILD SAFETY LOCK WOULD ENGAGE BY ITSELF AND CAUSE DOORS NOT TO OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT NOT TO BE ABLE TO OPEN BOTH REAR DOORS FROM INSIDE IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. *YH
RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE AT CUSTOMER EXPENSE. *AK
TREAD SEPARATED. CAP CAME COMPLETELY OFF FROM THE SIDEWALLS.*AK (TIRESIZE: P255/70R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255/70R16 )
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH TRIED TO CHANGE TO FREEWAY AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAD FOUND OUT THAT BOLTS WERE RUSTED IN BACK OF IT, AND REST OF TIRES WERE IN SAME CONDITION.*AK
CONSUMER HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE, WENT TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT TIE ROD END WAS BREAKING, REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL UNIT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN EXIT. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED MOTOR THREE TIMES.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL UNIT WOULD NOT DISENGAGE TO SLOW DOWN FOR AN EXIT. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED MOTOR THREE TIMES.*AK
CONSUMER WAS STAYING IN BELOW FREEZING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND PART OF ENGINE FAILED. ENGINE SKIPS/SHAKES, AND RUNS HARD. VEHICLE IS DRIVEABLE. FORD SAYS IT'S BECAUSE VEHICLE HAS 4.5 TECTRON ENGINE, ALL EXPEDITIONS HAVE THIS MODEL. *AK
CONSUMER NOTICED 2 FOUR INCH LONG CREVICES IN THE TREAD OF THE TIRE, 1 SIXTEEN INCH LONG CREVICES ACROSS AND ALONG THE TIRE TREAD (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P225/70R16). NLM
FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS HAVE FALLEN OUT , CAUSING STEERING TO BE MISCALCULATED. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
ENGINE BEGAN MAKING NOISE; SLOWED TO PULL OFF ROAD; ENGINE STOPPED AND WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. OIL PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO DESPITE RECENT OIL CHANGE AND FULL READING ON THE OIL. DEALER SAID ENGINE SEIZED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UNKNOWN ORGIN OR CAUSE OF SEIZURE. ALL MILEAGE ON VEHICL...
MECHANIC SAID FORD CHANGED DESIGN BECAUSE OF FAULTING PLACEMENT OF THE VENT. FORD SAID THEY WOULD HAVE REPLACED IF MILEAGE WAS UNDER 50K AND I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. *AK
STABILIZER BAR PIN HAS BROKEN ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENER'S SIDES. ALSO, PROBLEM WAS SIMILAR TO PROBLEM THAT WAS RECALLED FOR FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SOMETIMES THE SYSTEM FLUTTERS BETWEEN ON AND OFF. *AK
WHILE DRIVING OUTER TIE ROD BROKE AND CAUSED TIRE TO TOW, AND OTHER TIRE IS JUST GOING STRIAGHT. *AK
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT TIMES TO DEALER FOR NON WORKING RADIO. AFTER 3RD TIME DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING. COULD SMELL RUBBER & PLASTIC. WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC INDICATED WOULD NEED TO REWIRE & THEN REGROUND THE WIRES. HAD ALSO CLAIMED PENNY IN RADIO CAUSED ELECTRICAL SHORT. ...
FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS KEEP BREAKING AND DISAPPEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY , AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS KEEP BREAKING AND DISAPPEARING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY , AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE DONE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
REAR DOOR CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH SIDES SET THEMSELVES TO LOCK POSITION, THE DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *SLC
FRONT END BEGAN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THIS WAS DUE TO A BAD FRONT SWAY BAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT DIFFERENTIAL VENT IS BUILDING UP PRESSURE, AND CAUSING OIL TO SPILL INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER WAS PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FROM MANUFACTURER FOR CORRECTING PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*...
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH ABS. ABS BRAKE SYSTEM REPLACED 4 TIMES. WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH OR LESS AND APPLYING BRAKES, LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING WENT OUT. CONSUMER SAID IT TOOK ALL HIS/HER STRENGTH TO TURN WHEEL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
REAR DOORS KEEP GOING INTO CHILD'S LOCK MODE. *AK THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS IN AUTOMATICALY AND PAUSES DANGER DURING EMERGENCY. *YH
VEHICLE HAD BEEN VIBRATING AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH, LEFT FRONT BOLT IN STABILIZER BAR WAS BROKEN. REPLACED BOLT, AND VIBRATING STOPPED. ALSO, VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE MORE STABLE WHEN WINDY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65-70 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED, AND ALL LIGHT ON DASHBOARD WERE ON/OFF. DRIVING OFF THE ROAD HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION SWITCH. THEN TURN IT BACK ON, AND IT WORKED AS NORMAL. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER THREE TIMES. *AK
TIRE WAS ONLY ON THE VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE "BLOWOUT". TIRE HAD LESS THAN 2,000 MILES IN SERVICE. TIRE DISINTIGRATED WITH NO WARNING. NO HAZARDS OBSERVED IN ROAD. BELIEVE IT WAS A CLASSIC TREAD SEPARATION. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. GOOD NEWS WAS THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED.*AK (TIRESIZE: P265/70R17)...
I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AN INQUIRY CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TIRES. ON 11/03/00 I HAD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE (OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION). THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED ME THAT MY TIRES WERE BECOMING "CHOPPY". HE SHOWED ME BY RUNNING MY HAND OVER TH...
I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS AN INQUIRY CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TIRES. ON 11/03/00 I HAD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE (OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION). THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED ME THAT MY TIRES WERE BECOMING "CHOPPY". HE SHOWED ME BY RUNNING MY HAND OVER TH...
TIRE WAS ONLY ON THE VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE "BLOWOUT". TIRE HAD LESS THAN 2,000 MILES IN SERVICE. TIRE DISINTIGRATED WITH NO WARNING. NO HAZARDS OBSERVED IN ROAD. BELIEVE IT WAS A CLASSIC TREAD SEPARATION. DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. GOOD NEWS WAS THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZ...
FORD EXPLORERS JUST RECALLED FOR SAME FAILURE. *AK
THE GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT-S TIRE EXPERIENCED SEPARATION AND BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST TEMPORARY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *MJS
BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT EXTERNAL REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE ALMOST COMPLETELY UNUSABLE AT THIS POINT. THE MIRRORS ARE NOT USABLE AT NIGHT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT FORD HASN'T REPLACED THE MIRRORS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THANK YOU. *AK
VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS DURING FAILURE. IT CAN BE INTERMITTENT. THE SYSTEM THINKS THE WHEELS ARE LOCKED AND WILL NOT ALLOW BRAKES TO APPLY. I USED TO WORK FOR FORD. THIS IS KNOWN WITHIN THE COMPANY, BUT IS KEPT VERY QUIET. DEALERS MUST CALL AND SPEAK TO SOMEONE TO GET HELP. THE PROBLEM I...
UPON IMPACT, REAR THIRD SEAT DISLOGGED IN THE AIR, HITTING THE ROOF AND THRUSTED FOWARD. IF MY CHILDREN WOULD HAVE BEEN SITTING THERE, WHICH THE THIRD SEAT IS USED MOSTLY BY CHILDREN, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN FATALLY INJURED. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, AS THIS IS CLEARLY UNSAFE. *AK
FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...
FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...
FIRST TIME I HEARD A LOAD NOISE ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER TO BE FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIE ROD AND REPLACED IT. NOW ITS MONTHS LATER AND I HAD TO HAVE MY STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN UPPER SHAFT AND LOWER BEARINGS AND IN LOOKING UNDER CAR FIND THAT STEERING SHA...
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES, SIZE P255/70R16, CAUSE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE AND SHAKE ESPECIALLY WHILE TRAVELLING BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH, VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT OF THE ROAD, THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED FOR THE FIRST 30000 MILES, AIR WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE SIDEWALL CAUSING TIRES TO GO FLAT, ...
IN IDLE THE ENGINE CAN NOT HOLD A SMOOTH IDLE AT 1400 RPM. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. CLAIMS IT'S THE EGR VALVE OPENING AND CLOSING. WHEN DRIVING, THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN SMOOTH AND AFFECTS POWER AT A RANGE OF 1400-1700 RPM DEPENDING ON LOADING ON THE ENGINE (I.E. TOWING A TRAI...
WHILE TRVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION SPARE TIRE CABLE SNAPPED, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL INTO HIGHWAY. *AK
TOTAL TREAD SEPERATION/ GOODYEAR CONTACTED NEG ACTION. I HAVE TIRE , RIM AND ALL PAPERWORK RELATING TO CLAIM WITH GOODYEAR. (DOT NUMBER: PDCUC5WR11 TIRESIZE: P25570R16)
TOTAOL TREAD SEPARATION, NUMBER ON TIRE ARE PDCUC5WR117, I HAVE TIRE, RIM AND ALL PAPERWORK RELATED TO CLAIM WITH GOODYEAR WHICH REFLECTS THEY DENIED CLAIM EVEN PRIOR TO INSPECTION AND DID NOT PROVIDE ME WITH INSPECTION REPORT (DOT NUMBER: 109S TIRESIZE: P25570R16)
TWO TRANSMISSION OIL LINE FITTINGS THAT ARE LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR WORKED LOOSE, CAUSING THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE TO SWELL AND POTENTIALLY RUPTURE. TRANSMISSION IS BURNING ON THE ENGINE FROM GETTING THROWN BACK BY RADIATOR FAN. *AK
ALUMINUM HEAD FAILURE, AGAIN (DOT NUMBER: 0 TIRESIZE: 0)
INTERIOR DOME AND RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF AFTER ALL THE DOORS ARE SHUT TIGHTLY, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *ET
IF VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE IN A NOSE-DOWN POSITION, EITHER IDLING OR TURNED OFF, IT RUNS OUT OF GAS EVEN IF THE TANK IS MORE THAN 1/4 FULL. IT APPEARS THAT THE DESIGN OF THE FUEL TANK / FUEL INTAKE SYSTEM IS FLAWED. GAS CANNOT MOVE FROM THE TANK TO THE ENGINE IF VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE. VEHICLE...
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS IN THE PAST 9 MONTHS. FIRST STARTING MAY 2000, CLICKING NOISES UNDER DASH, DASH LIGHTS BLINKING ON AND OFF SEEMS LOW WASHER FLUID LIGHT IS EFFECTED MOST. BEEPING NOISES FROM BEHIND GLOVE BOX. A/C COMES ON WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION. TOOK IT TO FORD IMEDIAT...
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BECAME INOPERABLE DUE TO A MALFUNCTION WITHIN POWER STEERING PUMP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE LEFT TIE ROD DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING CONTROL MECHANISM ON A STRAIGHT CITY ROADWAY AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE SEVERELY (AS ONLY ONE WHEEL HAD STEERING CONTROL), BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT 65 MPH, A ROLLOVER WOULD HAVE PROBABLY ...
GEAR SHIFT CABLE BROKE WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. CAR WAS STOPPED ON A FLAT SURFACE. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE. NO BINDING. CABLE SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF DEFORMATION. CABLE STRANDS SEPARATED UNEVENLY BUT STAYED TOGETHER. APPEARED TO BE A MATERIAL DEFECT COMBINED WITH PROBABLE IMPROPER FACTORY...
TO FULLY ENGAGE THE BRAKE, THE CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS IT BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE ACCELERATOR, IF CONSUMERS FOOT IS PARTIALLY HANGING OVER THE ACCELERATOR WOULD BECOME ENGAGED BEFORE THE BRAKE WAS FULLY ENGAGED, DEALER SAID VEHICLE MET FACTORY SPECS. NLM
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, I SWITCH THE HEADLIGHTS FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE ONLY WAY I COULD SEE TO DRIVE WAS TO HOLD THE WIPER, HEADLIGHT DIMMER ARM FULLY TO THE REAR. THIS ITEM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER...
EXCESSIVE EFFORT HAS TO BE PUT ON GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE AND SAID THAT IT NEEDED THROTTLE LINKAGE REPLACED. *AK
ON OUTSIDE MIRROR REFLECTION MATERIAL IS COMING OFF, OBSTRUCTING DRIVER'S VISION. *AK THE MANUFACTURER HAS REDESIGNED THE MIRRORS 3 TIMES. *YH
VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
VEHICLE WAS LEANING ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. TOOK TO DEALER WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH SUSPENSION. TWO MONTHS LATER, OUT OF WARRANTY, PUT VEHICLE ON DIANOSTIC MACHINE AND THEY SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM. THEY COULD HAVE PUT IT ON THE MACHINE THE FIRST TIME WHEN...
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING OTHER FORD 'S WHERE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.
WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPOT I BEGAN TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT, AND HEARD/FELT A GRINDING, THEN OBSERVED A 6" 3/8IN BOLT SHOOT OUT FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL. AFTER THAT THE STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL I FOUND ON THE GROUND THE...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A HUMMING NOISE. RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TIRE PEELED LIKE A DOWNUT. TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE WILDERNESS #ATX 2657/5R16114S N/S. CONSUMER WILL CALL THE MAUFACTURER IN THE MORNING. *AK
PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT, AND WITHIN A 24 HOUR PERIOD, REAR SIDE PASSENGER'S SIDE BUBBLED. THE FLAT TIRE WAS REPAIRED BY A TIRE DEALERSHIP, BUT HAS GONE FLAT AGAIN. ORGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT, PURCHASED ON A 1997, FORD EXPEDITION. PLEASE LIST TIRE SIZE AND DOT #. *AK GOODYEAR 255/70/R1...
PE00020, AFTERMARKET TIRE WITH 30 MILES ON THEM, ALL TIRES IN TOTAL OF 13 HAD FLATS WHICH NEEDED TO BE PATCHED UP. IT SEEMED THAT HOLE WAS GETTING BIGGER. GOODYEAR DEALER SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE HEAT WHICH WAS CAUSING RUBBER TO GET SOFT, AND EASILY GETTING A HOLE IN IT. *AK FIRESTONE REIMBU...
WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...
WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...
WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLYING BRAKES (ABS) & PEDAL WOULD PULSATE. VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ABS LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND STAYING. WOULD ONLY GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED TSB ON VEHICLE & IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY 5 WEEKS WITH O...
THE VEHICLES FRONT SUSPENSION STABILIZER ANCHOR LINE ASSEMBLIES WERE BROKEN THE BOLTS RUSTED,THE RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY TOTALLY MISSING. *ET
THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE UNDER THE CHASIS APARRENTLY SNAPPED, THEREBY RELEASING THE SPARE ONTO THE ROADWAY. THE TIRE CROSSED TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATOSTROPHIC HAD IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR A PEDESTRIAN!!*AK
WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF TRUCK. IT SWIPED A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH TOOK OFF THE SIDE MIRROR AND JAMMED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. AFTERING EXITING TRUCK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, DRIVER SAW THAT THE ENTIRE LEFT WHEEL WAS OFF. TRUCK WAS TOW...
THE SEATBELT HOLDING THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN PLACE HAS DISCONNECTED WITHOUT IT BEING INTENTIONALLY RELEASED, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS MAY BE OCCURING BECAUSE OF THE PROLONGED SIDE-WAYS TENSION ON THE SEAT BELT RECEPTOR. NLM
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 62MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE PULLING A CARGO VAN WITH FURNITURE INSIDE OF THE HITCH THAT THEY WERE MOVING. TRAILER STARTED TO FISHTAIL, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. TRAILER DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE AND REMAINED ON STREET LEVEL. THEN, VEHICLE VEERED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN TUBE LEAKED ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR CAUSING FAILURE, DEALERSHIP REPLACED TUBE WITH EXTENSION AND REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR. *MJS
TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...
TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...
TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...
TURNING RT AFTER A STOP, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LISP TO THE LEFT AND TRAVEL ACROSS THE CENTER LANE. APPLYING THE BRAKES I COULD NOT TURN BACK INTO THE RT LANE. THE LEFT DRIVERS MIRROW WAS RIPPED OFF AS IT CLIPPED A NEIGHBORS LAWN POLE. STANDING I STILL COULD NOT TURN T...
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN. BRAKES FAIL TO CATCH & HIT A MOPED. WAS PLENTY OF DISTANCE FOR STOPPING. WAS THIRD SET OF BRAKES ON VEHICLE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THE ABS BRAKES ARE O...
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE & APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN. BRAKES FAIL TO CATCH & HIT A MOPED. WAS PLENTY OF DISTANCE FOR STOPPING. WAS THIRD SET OF BRAKES ON VEHICLE. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING LIKE THEY SHOULD. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTEN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INDICATED THE ABS BRAKES ARE O...
AT SLOW SPEED IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE GOING THROUGH A MUD PUDDLE, THE FLANGE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE REAR AXLE SHAFT ON WHICH THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER IS MOUNTED, BROKE IN SUCH A FASHION THAT THREE OF THE BOLTS FELL OFF RELEASING THE CALIPER TO FALL AGAINST THE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AND T...
AT SLOW SPEED IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE GOING THROUGH A MUD PUDDLE, THE FLANGE THAT EXTENDS FROM THE REAR AXLE SHAFT ON WHICH THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER IS MOUNTED, BROKE IN SUCH A FASHION THAT THREE OF THE BOLTS FELL OFF RELEASING THE CALIPER TO FALL AGAINST THE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LINE SEPARATED AND T...
WHEN I GET UP TO 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY COULD NEVER FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. BY ME SPENDING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO GET OTHER THINGS FIXED WHICH WA...
PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC WITH FAMILY IN VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL. TIE ROD END SNAPPED OUT (FAULTY DESIGN), REPLACED WITH MOOG BRAND PROPERLY DESIGNED OUTER TIE ROD. ALSO THE SWAY BAR SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR ANY TYPE OF "...
PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC WITH FAMILY IN VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL. TIE ROD END SNAPPED OUT (FAULTY DESIGN), REPLACED WITH MOOG BRAND PROPERLY DESIGNED OUTER TIE ROD. ALSO THE SWAY BAR SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT USED FOR ANY TYPE OF "...
ON 4-12-2000 I WAS DRIVING TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER. WE WERE N/B ON I-5, AT 60 MPH IN THE SEATTLE. I ATTEMPTED TURN ON THE RADIO AND PUSHED THE BUTTON. NOTHING HAPPENED FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE RADIO. THE SMOKE STARTED TO FILL THE PASSENGER C...
AT LOW SPEEDS THE BRAKES FAIL, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, MAKES A STRANGE NOISE AND PULSATES. NLM
HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT FUNCTION. TOLD MECHANIC CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK
LOST CONTROL WHILE TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT 5 MPH DUE TO DRIVER'S SIDE INNER TIE ROD DISCONNECTING. ALSO, BOTH SIDE SWAY BAR LINKS FELL OFF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK *ML
LOST CONTROL WHILE TURNING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT 5 MPH DUE TO DRIVER'S SIDE INNER TIE ROD DISCONNECTING. ALSO, BOTH SIDE SWAY BAR LINKS FELL OFF. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK *ML
IN DECEMBER 1998, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE LUGS: NUTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED PROPERLY BY MARINA FORD (MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA). THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO MAGIC FORD FOR REPAIR. IN APRIL/MAY OF 2000, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE PEEL...
CHARCOAL CANNISTER ON FUEL TANK CLOGS W/ DIRT FROM GRAVEL ROAD, CAUSES ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. I PAID TO REPLACED IT WITH A RE-DESIGNED PART & DEALER STILL REPEATEDLY HAS TO CLEAN NEW 1 OUT. HE SAYS THIS HAPPENS TO 97S & 98S. THIS IS A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. NOW I'M TOLD TO BUY ANOTHER NEW ONE WITH...
THE ACCELERATOR STICKS, CONSUMER HAD THE THROTTLE FIXED, HOWEVER THE ACCELERATOR WAS STICKING AGAIN.*ET
BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCED MANY PROBLEMS.*ET
THROTTLE LINKAGE BINDING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING A TRAVEL TRAILER HITCHED TO THE BACK OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER NOTICED LOAD FELT LOOSE.CONTACTED DEALER,. DEALER STATED THAT HITCH CRACKED, CAUSING THE PROBLEM. DEALER REPLACED THE HITCH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED REAR WHEEL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE COMPLETELY CAME OFF, CAUSING DISTRESS TO THE DRIVER WHO WAS EIGHT MONTHS PREGNANT, AND SEVERE DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF RECALL 98V095000, AND RECEIVED NO PRIOR NOTIFICATION FROM FORD. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NO...
THROTTLE CABLE BINDING. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH LEFT FRONT INNER TIE ROD END BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PART WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. FORD HAS PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK *ML
TINT WINDOWS REFLECT ALL LIGHTS COMING IN, AND THIS IMPAIRS DRIVERS VISIBILITY OF ANYTHING THAT LIGHTS UP ITEMS, EVEN A SHINY BOOK IN THE SEAT. SMOKE TINT IS FINE, BUT REFLECTIVE TYPE TINT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK
THE FIRST TIME WE TOOK THE EXPEDITION ON THE ROAD, 180 MILES INTO THE TRIP WE PULLED INTO A GAS STATION AND NOTICED LIQUID ON THE GROUND BY THE FRONT AXLE AND FOUND IT HAD PUMPED APP. 1/2 OF THE FRONT AXLES GREASE OUT. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY AND THEY HAVE A TECHNICAL BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THAT AND IT ...
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE FRONT TIRES WILL SKID ALTHOUGH THE TIRES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. *AK
THE REAR LAP BELT, BEHIND THE DRIVER ,GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE OWNER'S CHILD. SEATBELT STARTED TO TIGHTEN AROUND CHILD, AND HAD TO BE CUT LOOSE. DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED THE SEATBELT. *AK
WHENEVER VEHICLE AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON IT CAUSES THE INTERIOR COURTESY LIGHT TO COME ON WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE POWER WOULD HAVE TO BE TURNED OFF TO GET THE COURTESY LIGHT TO TURN OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED TOWARDS THE START POSITION GEARS CAN BE SHIFTED WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY. *AK
SWAY BAR LINKS ARE MISSING, DETECTED DURING A BRAKE JOB. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK.ET.
HEARD A SQUEAKY NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING LINKAGES: PITMAN ARM. CONSUMER HEARD NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS. DEALER SAID PITMAN ARM COULD NOT BE LUBRICATED, HAS TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
WE WERE INFORMED BY RITAR FORD THAT THE REASON THE ENGINE" CHECK LIGHT CAME ON ,WAS CAUSED BY WATER DRIPPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER LINE ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR. WE WERE ALSO INFORMED THAT T.S.B.# 00-1-7 WOULD ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM BY RE-ROUTING THE LINE SO THE WATER WOULD NOT DRIP ON THE OXYGEN ...
WE WERE INFORMED BY RITAR FORD THAT THE REASON THE ENGINE" CHECK LIGHT CAME ON ,WAS CAUSED BY WATER DRIPPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER LINE ONTO THE OXYGEN SENSOR. WE WERE ALSO INFORMED THAT T.S.B.# 00-1-7 WOULD ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM BY RE-ROUTING THE LINE SO THE WATER WOULD NOT DRIP ON THE OXYGEN ...
SPARE WHEEL FELL FROM ITS POSITION UNDER REAR OF CAR. WHATEVER WAS HOLDING WHEEL BROKE. CAR WAS IN MOTION (35MPH) ON BUSY STREET IN GUADALAJARA, MEXICO. A MIRACLE AN ACCIDENT AND SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE WAS AVERTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH HIT A TRUCK WITH FRONT END , AND DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY,CAUSING INJURIES CONSUMER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
BUMPED POST WITH REAR BUMPER, ENGINE REVVED IN REVERSE, I APPLIED BRAKES, PUT INTO DRIVE, CAR SPED FORWARD VERY FAST AND UNCONTROLLABLY INTO SEVERAL PARKED CARS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW RATE OF SPEED BRAKES FAIL FOR NO REASON. *AK
BROUGHT VEHICHLE TO DEALER 5 TIMES EVERYTIME MORE THINGS WENT WRONG PROBLEM,S NEVER CORRECTED NOW VEHICHLE ATTEMTING TO START ITSELF WITH NOBODY IN IT VEHICHLE COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
WHEN BRAKING NORMALLY, ON ANY TYPE OF ROAD SURFACE, TRUCK DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY. BRAKES GRIND AND SQUEAL VERY BADLY. DRIVER IS ACTUALLY ABLE TO FEEL THE GRINDING THROUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE ROTORS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF HARD SPOTS. *AK *ML
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES, AND DRIVESHAFT VIBRATED. FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING NOISES, AND DRIVESHAFT VIBRATED. FELT AS IF IT WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
THE STEERING SLIPS AND OVER STEERS, 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS HAVE CHECKED AND CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *ET
WHILE TRYING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT CONSUMER HIT A DITCH, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK.ET.
BOTH AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN MAJOR ACCIDENT. POLICE SAID THEY SHOULD HAVE.
WHILE DRIVING UNDER ICY CONDITIONS VEHICLE SLID INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AT 20 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SETA BELT RIPPED, CAUSING RUG TO BURN TO DRIVER'S NECK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING UNDER ICY CONDITIONS VEHICLE SLID INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AT 20 MPH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SETA BELT RIPPED, CAUSING RUG TO BURN TO DRIVER'S NECK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
HEARED NOISE ON TURNS AND BUMPS. WHEN INSPECTED SAW THAT TORSION BAR BROKE OFF THE BUSHING.*AK
THE FUEL THROTTLE IS STICKING. *SLC
AFTER TRAVELING 10 MILES AND PARKED VEHICLE, WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND FOUND REAR WINDOWS SHATTERED GLASS BOTH IN / OUT OF VEHICLE, NO KNOWN REASON COULD BE FOUND FOR THE INCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
CONTROL TRAC SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS. YH
CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET
CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET
CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET
CONSUMER NOTICED A "SQUEAL/RUBBING" NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, DEALERS TECH DETERMINED IT WAS A BAD PITMAN ARM BUSHING, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION DURING THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, TECH NOTICED THE STEERING SHAFT WAS ALSO CRACKED IN SEVEN PLACES.*ET
THE INDICATOR LIGHT WILL TURN OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE WILL ALSO MAKE THE SAME CLICKING NOISE THAT IT MAKES WHEN SWITCHING TO 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *AK
THE DOOR JAM SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SWITCH SENSORS THINKS DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IT'S NOT. ALSO, DOME LIGHT IN FRONT WOULD REMAIN ON & WOULD RUN THE BATTERY DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY.
THE DOOR JAM SWITCH FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SWITCH SENSORS THINKS DOOR IS OPEN WHEN IT'S NOT. ALSO, DOME LIGHT IN FRONT WOULD REMAIN ON & WOULD RUN THE BATTERY DOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRABLE, BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY.
WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE WAS MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. DEALER REPLACED TIE ROD END/T IDLER ARM, AND STEERING GEAR ARM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ABS BRAKES ARE NOT OPERABLE WHEN CPNSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. THE PEDAL MAKES NOISES, AND THE BRAKES ARE HARD. *AK
TORSION BAR ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE IN TWO. LEFT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE DROPPED. *AK
HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNTI HAS GONE BAD, CAUSING THE BRAKE NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. WHEN THE PEDAL IS APPLIED, IT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. TO GET AN REACTION FROM THE BRAKES, THEY HAVE TO BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
WENT TO BRAKE AND BRAKES FAILED. PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO PUMP SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STOPPING. *AK
THE "DOOR AJAR" SIGNAL KEEPS COMING UP ON MY DISPLAY PANEL - WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND WON'T GO OFF FOR 30-45 SECONDS. AT NIGHT THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD BECAUSE NEITHER I OR MY TEENAGE CHILDREN WHO DRIVE IT CAN SEE SAFELY. I'M HAVING THE PART REPLACED TOMORROW BUT WOULD LI...
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE EXPEDITION CONTINUED TO PICK-UP SPEED UNTIL I PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE AT THIS POINT WAS RACING. WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED, IT TOOK ME ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO PULL T...
THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, DEALERSHIP COMPLETED REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE. *MJS
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
CHILD SAFETY LATCH LOCKS BY ITSELF. NLM
PITMAN ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH 15,000 MILE OF WEAR DUE TO NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAS CRACKS DEVELOPING ON THE ROOF ON BOTH SIDES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMEDIED. *AK
CONSUMER VEERED RIGHT TO AVOID ANIMAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STEER RACK DUE TO THE POWER STEERING GEAR SHAFT ASSEMBLY (SHEARED IN TWO) FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH PARKED VEHICLES. *MJS
AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...
AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...
AXLE-FRONT- LUBRICANT LEAKING FROM FRONT AXLE TUBE VENT HOSE--ISSUE OIL IS FORCED OUT THE VENT TUBE AND SPRAYED OIL ALL OVER RIGHT/FRONT TIRE AND DISC BRAKE AND ROTOR. I PAID TO REPAIRED IT. FORD HAD NO CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TSB (97-10-10). OIL O...
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND BRAKING HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED 2 IAC VALVES. THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON THIS PART. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE MAKING A TURN VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED 2 IAC VALVES. THERE IS A BACK ORDER ON THIS PART. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 28169 MILES(1/19/99 - 18 MONTHS AFTER DELIVERY), AND THE REAR AT 42407 MILES(11/19/99 - 28 MONTHS AFTER DELIVERY). IN MY 41 YEARS OF DRIVING, I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS KIND OF FAILURES THAT FAST. USUALLY THESE FAILURES OCCUR AFTER 10 OR 15 YEARS. I SUGGEST IT WAS A PART F...
AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT ON FIRE. WAS TOLD THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS FAULTY WIRING. *AK
WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK
WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK
WOULD HEAR NOISES IN THE ENGINE. FRONT DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER'S AT LEAST 12 TIMES FOR PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CRANKSHAFT/ PULLEY TENSIONER WOULD LOOSEN & THE VACCUM TO THE BRAKES. WOULD NOT HAVE ANY BRAKES DUE TO LACK OF PRESSURE. *AK
I AM UNDER 5'. THE ABILITY TO SEE USING THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, I WEAVE MY HEAD BACK AND FORTH, LOOKING THROUGH THE HIGH SEATS. HOWEVER, NIGHT DRIVING IS A TERROR! THE SIDEVIEW MIRRORS--REGARDLESS OF POSITIONING, DO NOT GIVE A CLEAR VIEW OF VEHICLES OR H...
WHEN DRIVER RELEASED ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BEGIN BRAKING AND IT BECAME STUCK DOWN CAUSING BRAKES TO BE INEFFECTIVE DUE TO THE MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...
BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...
BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...
BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...
BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...
BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY AND FELT SPONGY, ADDRESSED TWICE, ROTORS WERE OUT BY -0.05. ENGINE EXIHIBIT 'PISTON SLAP' DOCUMENTED FROM DAY ONE, DEALER STATED IT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO OCTANE LEVEL, INFORMED BY SECOND DEALER TO DOWNSHIFT, THAT IT WILL NOT HARM ENGINE, ROAD TEST BY TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PCM ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 W...
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 W...
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 W...
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 W...
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 W...
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 W...
REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.
REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.
REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.
REAR SWAY BAR FELL OUT OF BUSHING, MAKING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ENGINE HAS ROUGH IDLE.ROOF RACK FELL OFF DUE TO SCREWS THAT HOLD RACK TO ROOF WERE NOT INSTALLED.EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND GLASS TRIM DISCOLORED.PASSENGER POWER WINDOW STICKS AND SQUEAKS.SERPENTINE BELT NOISY UPON COLD MORNING STARTS.
HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...
HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...
HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...
HOOD LIGHT CONNECTION FAULTY.'CLUNK' GOING OVER MODERATE BUMPS DUE TO SUSPENSION CONCERN-DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE MY GAS TANK WAS 3/4 FULL AND IT WAS 'SLOSHING' AROUND.TECHNICIAN DESCRIBED A 'TRANSMISSION CHATTER' BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.STEERING WHEEL HAS 1/2 INCH OF PLAY.***OUR VEHICLE...
THE CABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF . *YC
FIRST OCCURANCE: VEHICLED STOPPED IN LEFT TURNING LANE, AT IDLE, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. NOT JUST A LITTLE, BUT AS IF BEING SIGNIFICANTLY THROTTLED. SECOND OCCURANCE: VEHICLE SLOWING FOR SCHOOL CROSSING WITH CHILDREN CROSSING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. SPEE...
FRONT PASSANGER SIDE MIRROR HAS MYLAR BACKING DETACHING ITSELF FROM THE GLASS CAUSING DISTORTION AND 'A SCRATCHING' EFFECT ON THE MIRROR'S SURFACE.
WHEN INSTALLING CSS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF SECOND ROW THE MIDDLE SEATBELT RETRACTOR WILL QUIT WORKING DUE TO PRESSURE ON THE LEFT SEAT. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK
TORQUE CONVERTER VANE SEPARATED DESTROYING ENTIRE TRANSMISSION 5.4LTR ENGINE
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF,WITHIN 5 MIN OF PARKING AND EXITING VEHICLE A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ,THERE WERE 2 ABC TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS USED ON THE FIRE BUT IT COULD NOT BE SUPRESSED UNTIL A FIRE TRUCK ARRIVED ON THE SCENE. I LISTED ELECTRICAL BUT IT COULD HAVE INVOLVED TH...
WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
THE VEHICLE VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS . THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
REPORTING VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR UNTIL IT BECOMES NON- OPERATIONAL. BELIEVED THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AT 59,000 MILE OF WEARS. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE INFORMATION OR HELP IN THIS MATTER.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE MULTIPLE FUNCTION SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAS SHORT CIRCUIT. *AK
OIL SEAL/GREASE RETAINER--OIL LEAKED.
THE ABS SENSORS WERE REPLACED WITH DIFFERENT SENSORS DUE TO CANCELLING OUT OF ABS SYSTEM. ENGINEERS INFORMED MECHANIC SENSORS NOT BEING MOUNTED IN HOUSING CORRECTLY. BEEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES FOR THIS ABS SYSTEM PROBLEM. HAVE NO BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. *AK
BUZZING OR VIBRATING NOISE AT IDLE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM EMMINATING FROM UNDERNEATH FRONT SEAT AREA. I'VE BEEN TO TWO DEALERSHIPS MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED.
BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS ARE BECOMING DISTORTED IN CERTAIN LIGHTS WHICH REFLECT. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO RECALL ESTABLISHED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *YC
THE TAIL PIPE SEPARATED FROM THE MUFFLER & FELL OFF. DEALER REFERRED OWNER TO MUFFLER SHOP. THEY WELDED PIPE ON & IT FELL OFF SOMETIMES LATER AGAIN. *AK
THE SUNROOF LEAK HAS CAUSED WATER TO ENTER ABOVE THE HEADLINER AND SHORT OUT THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE/INTERIOR LIGHTS
THE STEERING BOX WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE WHICH RESULTED IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. *YC
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FACTORY INSTALLED HITCHED WORKED LOOSE WITH 2 OF THE 6 BOLTS FALLING OUT AND THE REMAINING 4 BOLTS WERE VERY LOOSE. THE HITCH WAS CLOSE TO SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY NEW 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR THIS WEEK WHERE 4 OF THE 6 BOLTS WERE LOST AND THE OTH...
POWER STEERING SHAFT FELL OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK COMSUMER STATES HE REPLACED THE POWERING STEERING PUMP HIMSELF. *JB
WHILE DRIVING THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED AND COLLAPSED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *YC
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF SOMETHING BURNING FROM THE DASH AREA; DEALER NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED AND SOME REPAIRS WAS MADE BY REPLACING HEATING COIL; BUT CONDITION STILL REOCCURRING. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
WHILE BRAKING AT INTERSECTION & AT ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP, VEHICLE STUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER HAD TO STAND ON BRAKE PETAL AND PUT TRANS IN PARK.
ON MANY OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF IDLE STRENGTH, CAUSING FAILURE. *YC
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. BRAKE OPERATION SPORATIC. DEALER FOUND FAILED SPEED SENSOR.
FAILURE CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEED
PANHARD BAR BRACKET HAS LARGE CRACK ON DRIVERS SIDE. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER EXPEDITION OWNERS AND MANY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, I SEE NOTHING ON YOUR WEBSITE ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS FROM FORD. IF THIS BRACKET WOULD FAIL, SAY, IN A CORNER, IT COULD CERTAINLY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL,...
BOLTS WHIH HOLD THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. FOR NHTSA INFORMATION FILE. *AK
VEHICLE HAD TWO SETS OF FRONT TIE ROD REPLACEMENTS SINCE NOVEMBER, 1998, AND BELIEVED THAT THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT (ANTI-SWAY BAR LINK ARMS). DELAER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE 98 VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED FOR THAT SAME PROBLEM, BUT NOTHING WAS DONE FOR OWNER OF 19...
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF VEHICLE. RIGHT AFTERWARDS THE LEFT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO LUGS:NUTS: BOLTS SHEARING OFF. THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY DEALERSHIP. ON APRIL 24TH, WHILE DRIVING RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME OFF, SENDING VEHICLE INTO A GUA...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IT SUDDENLY BECAME HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. IT STARTED TO VEER ALL OVER THE ROAD AND JERKED FURTHER THAN THE TURN THAT WAS BEING MADE AT THE TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS THE AIRBAGS IS DEFECTIVE AND MUST BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE DUE TO WARRANTY...WE WERE WARNED THAT THE AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT OR MAY DEPLOY AT ANYTIME. UPON CALLING FORD MOTOR COMPANY THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY WOULD DO. I FEEL THAT THIS ...
CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. MJS
WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED, A LOSS OF THE POWER BRAKES OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ADJ
EMERGENCY BRAKE IN FOR REPAIRS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS
A/C BLOWER NOISY. MJS
SUSPENSION LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATELY WITH EXCESSIVE NOISE IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER CONTINUES. MJS
GAS WOULD NOT GO INTO FILLER NECK, RESULTING IN SPILLING OUT ON PAVEMENT WHEN TRYING TO FILL TANK. MJS
REPAIR ATTEMPTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO ENGINE NOISE, HOWEVER NOT ABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. MJS
TWO CRACKS IN CAST ALLOY WHEEL CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR . *AK
THE CABLE THAT HOLDS SPARE TIRE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICHLE THE TORSION BAR BROKE. THE TRUCK DROPPED IN THE RIGHT FRONT AND I WAS FORCE TO PULL OVER. I WORK WITH TWO OTHERS THAT HAVE EXPEDITIONS (1997 AND 1998) BOTH HAVE BROKE THE SAME TORSION BAR ON THE SAME SIDE. THEY ARE JOE WITTIG AND GARY MORSE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ON. THEN THERE WAS SLIGHT VIBRATION. CONSUMER LOOKED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIM, AND NOTICED THAT LEFT SIDE TIRE CAME OFF DUE TO LUGS: NUTS AND BOLTS SHEARING OFF. *AK
UNABLE TO REMOVE WHEELS. *AK
FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO SHUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL UP. NLM
FUEL PUMP AND SENDER FAILED CAUSING THE NOZZLE TO SHUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE NOT TO COMPLETELY FILL UP. NLM
WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS ATTACHED TO TRAILER THE REAR WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE AND SHAKE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE UNTIL THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM. MEANTIME, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO USE VEHICLE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE IS PAYING FOR. CA...
WHILE DRIVING PASSENGER'S SIDE TORSION BAR COLLASPED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SHOULDER BELT IN THE VEHICLE'S THIRD ROW OF SEATS WAS SO TIGHT THAT IT WAS CHOKING THE CHILD. THE CHILD HAD TO BE CUT OUT OFF THE SEATBELTS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE BRAKE & ACCELERATOR IS UNSAFE. WHEN THE BRAKE IS ENGAGED, IT IS BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE ACCELERATOR. IN AN EMEREGENCY STOP, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FULLY ENGAGE THE BRAKE, AND WITH YOUR FOOT PARTIALLY OVERHANGING TO ACCIDENTLY ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR. THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH...
THE CABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE SPARE TIRE THAT IS POSITIONED UNDERNEATH VEHICLE BROKE WHEN CONSUMER DROVE OVER A DIP THAT WAS IN THE STREET, CAUSING THE TIRE TO DISMOUNT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
AFTER CAR IS STARTED IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, MANUFACTURER HAS A BYPASS IN MANUAL TO DRIVE. BUT WHEN SAFETY SWITCH IS BY PASSED IT ALLOWS CRUISE CONTROL TO BE USED. WHEN BRAKES ARE HIT THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE. DEALER AWARE O PROBLEM. REPAIRWORK HAS BEEN DONE. MANUFACTURER NOT AWA...
BRAKES HAVE FAILED REPEATEDLY BUT INTERMITTENTLY SINCE 3/97, MULTIPLE DEALERS UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. PARTS REPLACED, BUT BRAKES CONTINUE TO FAIL. BRAKES GO HARD, TAKES A LONG TIME TO STOP, VEHICLE SHUDDERS DURING BRAKING. *AK
MY WIFE HAD JUST BEGAN TO PRESS THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO GO AROUND A CURVE WHEN SHE REALIZED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AS USUAL AS ALL POWER WAS GONE. SHE RAN INTO THE WRONG LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A SPLIT OFF ROAD AND WAS ABLE WITH GREAT PRESSURE TO GET THE TR...
MY WIFE HAD JUST BEGAN TO PRESS THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN TO GO AROUND A CURVE WHEN SHE REALIZED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AS USUAL AS ALL POWER WAS GONE. SHE RAN INTO THE WRONG LANE OF TRAFFIC ON A SPLIT OFF ROAD AND WAS ABLE WITH GREAT PRESSURE TO GET THE TR...
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS IT HAS FELT LIKE A FLAT TIRE OR SOMETHING DRAGGING. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD ON 3-16-99 AND FOUND TO HAVE A REAR SEAL THAT WENT OUT ON THE BRAKES TAKING THE DRUMS AND ROTORS WITH IT. THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND WILL TAKE AT LEAST A WEEK FROM TIME TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. I ...
WE EXPERIENCED AN INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION, AND FORD REPLACED THROTTLE COMPONENTS. WE WERE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE THROTTLE FLOORED ITSELF, AND I HAD TO PULL THE PEDAL BACK ON TWO SEPARATE OCCATIONS. AND THE PEDAL WAS NOT CAUGHT UNDER THE FLOOR MAT.
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURED GRADUALLY..THE DEALER NEVER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS IT UNTIL COOLANT IN CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT START. THE CONTROL-TRAC IS VERY DISCONCERTING SINCE THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT STAY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SELECTED TO DO SO. I...
THE COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE OCCURED GRADUALLY..THE DEALER NEVER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS IT UNTIL COOLANT IN CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NOT START. THE CONTROL-TRAC IS VERY DISCONCERTING SINCE THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT STAY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SELECTED TO DO SO. I...
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO JUMP INTO GEAR AND ACCELERATED AFTER RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
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WHEN SITTING AT COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE WAS IDLING, CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, DRIVERS FOOT ON BRAKE, THE VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF, HIT TWO CARS AND TELEPHONE POSTS. DEALER HAD REPAIRED THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE 21-DEC-98. DEALER CONTACTED AGAIN AND ASSUMED THE CRUISE CONTROL IS RELATED IN INCIDENT. PROBLEM ...
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH LUGS: NUTS. LUGS: NUTS WERE LOOSE. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS WORKED ON FOR RECALL REPAIRS. RECALL98V096000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE, AND VEHICLE EXPLODED, CATCHING ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED TO CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *AK
IN TWO WEEKS TIME, I HAVE HAD MY ENGINE COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE EXITING
IN TWO WEEKS TIME, I HAVE HAD MY ENGINE COMPLETELY FAIL WHILE EXITING
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO INTO NEUTRAL AND STAY THERE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE OCCASIONS, LATE JULY AND AUGUST. FORD HAS NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM. FORD TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT BREAKS DOWN. *AK
COMPANY VEHICLE. IE98026; WHILE DRIVING ONE WHEEL POINTED TO RIGHT AND ONE TO LEFT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN VEHICLE. TIE ROD END BECAME SEPARATED FROM LINK PIECE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED NO WARRANTY ON VEHICLE. REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK
WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK
WHILE EXITING A BUSY FREEWAY STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL. ALSO ABS BRAKES FAILED, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45 TO 50 MPH SPARE TIRE UNDER TRUCK FELL OFF/ SHIFT CABLE BRACKET BREAKING WHILE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A DRIVEWAY. *AK *ML
STEERING WHEEL IS SENSITIVE WHENEVER TOUCHING IT OR TRYING TO STEER VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS TO FOLLOW STEERING WHEEL INORDER TO DRIVE. *AK
GAS CAP FAILED.
ABS BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *YC
PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF. *YC
STARTER FAILED. MJS
SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTIONING. *YC
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. NLM
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FAILED. NLM
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED. NLM
EXHAUST SYSTEM EXPERIENCING NOISE. *YC
SHIFT LINKAGE SYSTEM FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (97V171000). *YC
LUG NUTS EXPERIENCING FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V095000). *YC
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANLY COMES ON SINCE NEW. *YC
GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED RELAY TO FAIL, 4-WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL/TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. YH
FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE. YH
LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK
RECALL # 98V095000 FORD/LUG NUTS; OWNER RECEIVED FIRST NOTIFICAITON LETTER IN JUNE OF 1998. STILL WAITING FOR THE SECOND NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. FIRST NOTIFICATION STATED THAT A SECOND NOTIFICATION WOULD BE SENT IN THE FALL OF 1998. *AK
UNEXPECTEDLY LOST DRIVE TRAN WHILE TRAVELING ON US ROUTE 1 HIGHWAY, GOING 35 MPH, IN BAD WHETHER CONDITIONS.
WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH REPEATEDLY FAILS TO OPERATE WASHER. FIRST FAILURE WAS WITHIN THE FIRST 1000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH ONE TIME. FAILURE REOCCURED WITHIN HOURS. DEALER CLAIMED THE SWITCH WAS OK NEXT TWO TIMES I ASKED FOR IT TO BE FIXED. SWITCH CAN BE MADE TO WORK BY SWIT...
STEERING SECTOR BOLT SHEARED, STEERING BECAME INOPERATIVE AS PART OF SHEARED BOLT FELL INSIDE OF STEERING SECTOR. *MJS
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH FAILING TO OPERATE PROPERLY. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK
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.
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.
REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.
REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.
CHASSIS CRACKED.
TIRE MOVING AROUND RIM/WHEEL. MANUFACTURE WANTS TO 'GLUE' TIRE TO THE RIM. I SUGGESTED POSSIBLE RIM OR TIRE DEFECT, NEEDS REPLACEMENT....NOT A "GLUE" BANDAID.( DOT NUMBER: )
WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE AND FELL OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE TORSION BAR AND THE TORSION BRACKET WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING LUGS: NUTS, RECALL NUMBER 98V095000 IN JUNE 1998. CONSUMER SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED SECOND NOTIFCATION BEFORE TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FOR COMPLETE REMEDY, WHICH HAS NOT ARRIVED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN JUNE OF 1998, FOR THE WHEEL LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS, MANUFACTURER RECALL #98S14 NHTSA RECALL #98V095000. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THEY HAVE NO PARTS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES AND TURNS MORE QUICKLY THAN NORMAL WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE AND PRIMARILY IN THE CENTER VISION AREA OF THE WIPER AREA. THE WIPER BLADES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE DEALER JUST REPLACES THE BLADES. IT APPEARS THAT THE HEIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD IS ...
DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO WORK.
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V095000 IN THE MAIL. CALLED DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. DEALER RECEIVED ONLY LIMITED SUPPLY OF PARTS. LUGS: NUTS SENT ACCORDING TO VEHICLES SOLD. *AK
RECALL # 98V095000 FORD/LUGS: NUTS. OWNER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR REPAIR OVER 5 MONTHS. DEALER NEVER HAS PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL, AND NOT ABLE TO TELL CONSUMER WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
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.
REAR WHEEL CAME LOOSE DUE TO BROKEN STUDS.
CHASSIS CRACKED.
WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS 70MPH & UP THE VEHICLE'S REAR WOULD SWAY BACK & FORTH. HAD STEERING CONTROL PROBLEM. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & NO FAULT WAS FOUND WITH THE STEERING. *AK
WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH THE WHEEL WASN'T LEVELED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN OFF THE ROAD. WHEN ATTEMPING TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER FOUR TIMES, CAUSING THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER TO FLY OUT THE WINDOW AND THE CONSUMER WAS HURT TO. *AK
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN TO A CERTAIN POINT, AND THEN THE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING TO VEHICLE TO KEEP ROLLING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
THE GOODYEAR WRANGLERS RTS TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE FORD EXPEDITION,THEY HAVE A TENDANCY TO HYDROPLANE ON WET ROADS. EXPIERENCED MAJOR LOSS OF CONTROL IN A RAINSTORM TRAVELING AT 25MPH ON A 45MPH ROAD. ENTERED A SLIGHT CURVE, NO STEERING RESPONSE VEHICLE PROCEED TO HEAD STRAIGHT UNTIL COM...
TIRES ARE VERY DANGERS ON WET PAVEMENT. THEY VEHICLE BECOMES VERY SLIPPERY. AFTER THE TIRE HAVE 5 TO 10K MILES. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE TIRE IN QUESTION WAS MADE ORIGINALLY FOR THE FOR THE EXPEDITION BY GOOD YEAR ONLY, AND NOW OTHER MANUFACTURES HAS IT. PLEASE TRY IT OUT AND LET ME KNOW. MY WIFE ALMOS...
THREADS ON THE TIE ROD END THAT SCREW INTO THE ADJUSTING SLEEVE FAILED, THE THREADS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT.
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH FAILED.
BRAKES FAILED, EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED.
BRAKES FAILED, EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED.
RECALL NOTICE #98S-14 WAS ISSUED, AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DEALER WOULD HAVE THESE REPLACEMENT LUG: NUTS AT THE 3RD QUARTER OF THIS YEAR, BUT NO LUGS: NUTS ARE AVAILABLE. WHEN CONSUMER TRIED TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ASKED FOR HELP, THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS RUDE AND TOLD CONSUMER THAT W...
RIGHT REAR SWAY BAR BUSHING FAILED, FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE TOWING A BOAT. VEHICLE BOUNCED AND LOST CONTROL. SWERVED UPON MAKING LEFT HAND TURN AND HIT A GUARDRAIL.
MADE LEFT TURN FROM STOP. AS WEEL WAS CORRECTING ITSELF, VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. VEHICLE PULLED TO RIGHT THEN HIT AND JUMPED 9" CURB. STEERING ARM DOWN TO RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS BROKEN. STEERING MALFUNCTIONED BEFORE STRIKING CURB, BUT DAMAGE IS BEING BLAMED ON FACT THAT...
WHILE PARKED FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THE VEHICLE EXPLODED AND CAUSED A FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM . *AK
THE WHEEL CAME OFF.
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH/WIPER FAILE.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN . CAUSE OF PROBLEM DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. ALSO TIE ROD END WAS NEVER CONNECTED TO VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN . CAUSE OF PROBLEM DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT SEAL. ALSO TIE ROD END WAS NEVER CONNECTED TO VEHICLE AT THE FACTORY. *AK
TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING GRINDING NOISE AND VIBRATION.
SUSPENSION FAILED RESULTING IN POPPING, CLICKING, REAR END SHIFTING DOWN AT STOPS WITH BOUNCING UP AND DOWN WHEN DRIVING.
AIR CONDITIONER PRODUCING MILDEW SMELL FROM VENT.
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED CAUSING IT NOT TO GET COLD.
TRANSMISSION CABLE RECALLED AND REPAIRED HOWEVER STILL EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS.
WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE,WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
BRAKES FAILED.
NEW BRAKES MAKE NOISE CONTINUALLY.
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSING A VEHICLE CRASH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE.
WHILE IDLING IN PARK TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF PARK GEAR INTO REVERSE, DAMAGING DOOR AND KNOCKING CONSUMER TO THE GROUND. QCAW
VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL #98V095000 WHICH INVOLVED THE LUGS: NUTS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO REFUSED TO TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS WITHOUT CHARGE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER EXPERIENCEED PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING RECALL # 98S14 CONCERNING CHECKING VEHICLE FOR LOOSE LUGS: NUTS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO RECALL 98S14 WAS FOUND. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINED SINCE HE PURCHASED VEHICLE IT HAS A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *AK
VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK WHILE IT WAS TURNED OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES. *AK
LUGS NUTS FELL OFF CAUSING REAR TIRE TO COME OFF OF VEHICLE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEEL TO COME OFF. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
REAR AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH AND A FATALITY.
SEAT BELTS LOCK UP VERY EASILY.
ABS BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO A SKID. DURING THE SKID, THE VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITH NO POWER STEERING OR ABS, GIVING OWNER NO INDICATION. THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AFTER VEHICLE SHUTDOWN AND REMAINED ON FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *A...
REAR WHEEL FELL OFF CAUSING DAMAGE.
STARTED VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON BRAKES. SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS AT FULL THROTTLE. ENGINE WAS SCREAMING. SHIFTED INTO PARK & VEHICLE STOPPED QUICKLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED NEVER HEARD OF PROBLEM. *AK
THE VEHICLE'S TIRE FELL OFF WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID DOWN THE FREEWAY OUT OF CONTROL. THE TIRE WENT ACROSS THE ROAD STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE.
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMER WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE THAT WAS GOING AT 35 MPH,SHOULDER HARNESS BECAME INOPERATIVE. DID NOT LOCK, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL, AND RECEIVE CUTS ON FACE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK
GAS TANK PUNCTURED RESULTING IN LEAKING, DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN GAS TANK ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT DAMAGE DUE TO ROAD DEBRIS.
LUG NUTS LOOSENED CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN SLIGHT INJURY TO PASSENGER SHOULDER AND ARM. YH
STEERING IS VERY SENSITIVE, SLIGHTEST MOVEMENT CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL.
DEALER CLAIMS TO HAVE NO INFORMATION ON RECALL. THE RECALL STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION. (ID #97V171000)
VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN, VERY NOTICEABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR.
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD FAR TOO MANY RECALLS.
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON TWICE BEFORE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FIRST TIME AT 14,000MILES. THIS TIME IT IS CURRENTLY WITH DEALER AT 20,000. *AK
ABS CONTROL MODE SOLENOID SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED.
VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT LOCKING SYSTEM WHICH DID NOT RELEASE OR RETRACT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO CUT THE BELT OF THE CHILD WHO NEARLY STRANGLED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
HAD THE HATCHBACK CLOSED. SHOCK ON RIGHT HAND SIDE PUSHED THROUGH WINDOW & IT EXPLODED. WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. *AK
BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO INCREASE IN SPEED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT, IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
CAR JACK COLLAPSED AND HIT SHOULDER OF CONSUMER.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, TRAVELING ABOUT 4 MPH , THE ENTIRE WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IN THE REAR CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP WITH OUT ANY INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE. *AK
BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN THE PEDAL NOT GOING DOWN WHEN DEPRESSED.
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY BECOME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELT DESIGN (ANGLE) DOES NOT ACCOMMODATE CHILD SAFETY SEATS.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE A CHILD WAS SITTING ON THE MID ROW SEAT. WHEN THE CHILD STAPPED THE SEAT BELT AROUND HER NECK, PARENTS STOPPED VEHICLE ON EMERGENCY, AND CUT OFF THE SEAT BELT WITH A KNIFE TO RELEASE CHILD. *AK
WAS LEAVING STOP LIGHT WHEN VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. SUDDENLY IT ACCELERATED. PEDAL RELEASED AFTER PUSHING HARD ON IT. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD TO BE CLEANED & IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
TRUCK WAS PARKED AND THE REAR WINDOW BLEW OUT. THERE WAS NO ONE IN THE TRUCK AND THE TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN STARTED UP. WHEN THE OWNER CAME OUT THAT WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WINDOW HAD EXPLODED. *AK
RT REAR BRAKE CALIPER BROKEN AND TORN OUT OF BACKING PLATE AND AXLE HOUSING
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; THE ABS WARING LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETECT PROLBEM WITH SYSTEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY SQUEAK AND LOCK UP. *AK
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & HAD TIRES ROTATED. HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE NEXT DAY WHEN REAR LEFT WHEEL SEPARATED & CAME OFF. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AT 60MPH. WENT ACROSS 3 LANES OF HIGHWAY. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
STEERING IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE THAT SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING WHEEL COULD RESULT IN OVERSTEERING AND VEHICLE SWERVING /LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
PE98009; INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR. WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH THE INDEPENDENT FRONT TORSION BAR CRACKED. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP. PART ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *AK
WH4EN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. DEALER HAS SERVICED VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
TORSION BAR FAILED.
VEHICLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
WINDSHIELD WIPER RETAINING NUT BROKE (WHERE THE BUILT IN WASHERS ARE LOCATED), WIPERS FAILED DURING THUNDER STORM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
DURING MINOR REAR END COLLISION DRIVER SEAT ENDED UP IN FAR BACK POSITION. THE ELECTRIC RAIL ASSEMBL HAD TO BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHILE STOPPED. VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL, BRAKE PEDAL WAS PRESSED HARDER BUT IT ONLY WENT TO THE FLOOR.
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 30-40 MPH THE TORSION BAR ON DRIVER'S SIDE SNAPPED. DEALER NOTED PROBLEM WAS POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK
BRAKES FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY CAUSING VIBRATION.
TIE ROD AND ADJUSTER SLEEVE FAILED.
SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE.
VEHICLE DESIGN IS TOP HEAVY WITH VERY SENSITIVE POWER STEERING, CREATING AN OVER STEERING PROBLEM, DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL IN ICE AND ROLL OVER OCCURRED.
VEHICLE DESIGN IS TOP HEAVY WITH VERY SENSITIVE POWER STEERING, CREATING AN OVER STEERING PROBLEM, DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL IN ICE AND ROLL OVER OCCURRED.
TIRES USED ON VEHICLE ARE NOT FOR SNOW/ICY CONDITIONS, STUDDED SNOW TIRES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR 17'' WHEELS.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING BRAKE PEDAL TO GO SOFT, AND SOMETIMES TO GO TO THE FLOOR. *AK
NOTICED ODOR/BURNING WHEN IN CONTACT WITH REAR DECK CARPETING DUE TO BEING SATURATED WITH BATTERY ACID. *AK
THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID APPROX. 400 YARDS DOWN HIGHWAY.
RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, CAUSING DRIVER TO CRASH. HAPPENED 5 DAYS AFTER TIRES WERE ROTATED.
VEHICLE ROLLE DOVER WHILE OFF ROAD. VEHICLE WA SON LEVEL GROUND, MAKING ALEFT TURN IN WET GRASS WHEN IT TURNED OVER, RESULTING IN TWO INJURIES, AND EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WHILE DRIVING , VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED, ON LEVEL GROUND AND WET GRASS. *AK
TOO MUCH MOTION IN STEERING,TO MUCH POWER IN STEERING. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. SAID HAS TO WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHCILE. *AK
THE TRANSMISION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO NOTICE RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION WHEN CONSUMER WAS TESTING 4-WHEEL DRIVE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS INTO TREE.
BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY; PUT INTO GEAR & VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. STOPPED VEHICLE BY SHIFTING TO PARK. FOOT ON BRAKES AT TIME. VEHICLE HIT PARKED VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED TEST DID NOT CONFIRM SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK
BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING HAVE TO APPLY TO MUCH PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. DEAER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE MAKES A NOISE AND TAKES LONGER TO STOP. DEALER HAS CHANGED THE BRAKES, AND SAME PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
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
WINDSHIELD CHIPS AND CRACKS.
VEHICLE IS SWAYING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BECAUSE THE FOUR PLY TIRES ARE TO0 SMALL FOR VEHICLE. *AK
SPEED SENSITIVE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, WHILE TOWING AND ENCOUNTERING CROSSWINDS AND SPEEDING TRUCKS, CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN VEHICLE DIRECTION WHICH CAN EASILY DESTABILIZE THE TRAILER BEING TOWED.
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IT PULLS SOMETMES TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING DRIVING HARD. *AK
SENSOR ON THE POWER STEERING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER VERY HARD, THIS CREATED A PROBELM WITH KEEPING THE VEHICLE IN THE LANE.
POWER STEERING SENSOR FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STEER VERY HARD.
CONSUMER STEPS ON PEDAL AND THE PEDAL WOULD NOT GO ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED SEVEN TIMES; FOUR TIMES WERE DOCUMENTED, AND THREE TIMES DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE BACK LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF DUE TO 5 BOLTS BREAKING OFF. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE BOLTS ON THE REAR BACK WHEEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE. ALL FOUR LUGS: NUTS BROKE.OWNER WAS TRAVELING BTWEEN 20-25 MPH HOUR WHEN PROBLEM OCCURRED. *AK
WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK AND APPLYING FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES LOCK UP, AND THE TRUCK HAS TO COAST IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO STOP. HAS TAKEN THE TRUCK TO DEALER TO HAVE IT FIXED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY STILL HAVEN'T CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
DRIVER EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM SLEEVE CONNECTED TO STEERING. *AK
BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ABS SYSTEM LOCKED UP. PUT FOOT ON PEDAL AND HAD IT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, AND THEY BRAKES DIDI NOT WORK . THIS HAPPENED SIX TIMES IN ONE DAY. THE VEHICE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FIVE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH, GETTING READY TO APPROACH MAIN ROAD WHEN BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP,TRIED TO STEP HARDER BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. IN ORDER TO STOP HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE. RESTARTED ENGINE, STILL BRAKE PEDAL LOCKED UP SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN LESS THAN A MILE. DEALER CLAIMS TIRE SIZE ...
WHEN TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE THROTTLE STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEN DRIVING ON A DECLINE WITH A QUARTER OF FUEL IN THE TANK THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF/SHUT DOWN AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD NO FUEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY, BRAKE PEDAL SHAKES/MAKES GRINDING NOISE, VEHICLE ROLLS TO STOP/EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS NOT DUPLICATED PROBLEM, PASSED DIAGNOSTICS TEST. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT REASON. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE F-3 COMPARTMENT NEAR THE FIREWALL, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BURNING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FRTHER DETAILS. *AK
SWERVED UPON MAKING LEFT HAND TURN VEHICLE HIT GUARD RAIL. NOTICEABLE NOISE FROM REAR END. DILEMMA: SWAY BAR NOT ATTACHED TO RUBBER BUSHINGS AND SEPARATED FROM ITS FRAME. REFER TO SERV. BUL. 10596. *AK
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR HAS A LOT OF PLAY AND IS OFF WHEN SELECTING A GEAR. *AK
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR HAS A LOT OF PLAY AND IS OFF WHEN SELECTING A GEAR. *AK
REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM LIFTS REAR OF VEHICLE TWICE OVER THE NORMAL HEIGHT, AND BOUNCES VIOLENTLY OVER NORMAL STREET AND HIGHWAY SURFACES. ON OCCASION VEHICLE HAS GONE OUT OF CONTROL ON THE SHOULDER OF THE STREET BEFORE IT COULD BE STOPPED. *AK
ELECTRICAL FAILURES CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC MANY TIMES.
WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER ON TWO MAJOR HIGHWAYS, VEHICLE WAS SENT INTO VIOLENT FISHTAILING THAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO MOVE ACROSS THREE LANES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. DRIVER CLAIMS THIS WAS DUE TO A SERIOUS DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE POWER ASSIST STEERING. *AK
26 GALLON FUEL TANK; AFTER 17 GALLONS DRIVER MUST SPOON FEED THE BALANCE. *AK
AT RANDOM, IN SLOW SPEED STOPS THE BRAKES FAIL TO WORK WITHOUT WARNING REACTING AS THOUGH THEY WERE IN AN ANTI-LOCK SITUATION. THERE IS A DEFECTIVE WHEEL SENSOR.
CENTER/REAR SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER , DEALER HAS YET TO REPLACE ANY PARTS. *AK
REAR HATCH WINDOW IMPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON PAVED HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. SHARP GLASS SHRADS AND CHIPS COVERED SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT AREAS. *AK
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT DRIVER STEPPED ON BRAKE AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, CRASHING INTO A BANK. DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT WORK, AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
ON FIVE OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
BRAKE CALIPERS RUST, DETERIORATE AND FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES STABILITY PROBLEMS. WILL CHANGE LANES OR RUN OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT OVING STEERING WHEEL. *AK
ENGINE: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND THE VEHICLE JUST CUTS OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NO WAY OF CORRECTING IT AT THIS TIME. *AK
FUEL TANK LOSES GAS QUICKLY. AFTER 17 GALLONS DRIVER MUST SPOON FEED THE BALANCE. *AK
TRUCK WAS PARKED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND WHEN THE EMERGENY BRAKE WAS LET UP THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. THEN THE BRAKES GOT RIPPED OFF THE REAR AXLE, AND THE BRAKE FLUID WENT ALL OVER THE GROUND. *AK
TRUCK WAS PARKED IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND WHEN THE EMERGENY BRAKE WAS LET UP THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. THEN THE BRAKES GOT RIPPED OFF THE REAR AXLE, AND THE BRAKE FLUID WENT ALL OVER THE GROUND. *AK
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON A DRY STRAIGHT ROAD. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN ON HIGHWAY.
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DID NOT PREVENT THE PASSENGER FROM BEING PROPELLED FORWARD AND HITTING THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A WALL. THE ENGINE SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND THE FRAME WAS TWISTED.
VEHICLE STALLS, STUTTERS AND HESITATES WHILE DRIVING, RENDERING VEHICLE HARD TO STEER.
POWER STEERING UNIT LEAKS FLUID. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UNIT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE NOTICED SLIGHT ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS, BUT BEFORE VEHICLE STALLED THAT IS WHEN NOTICED THE ACCELERATION. *AK
ENGINE PUSH ROD FAILURE. *AK
WHEN VEHICLE REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD; HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
WHEN VEHICLE REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM GOING FORWARD; HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THERE IS NO EXIT THROUGH WINDOWS WHEN ENGINE IS OFF.
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES OVERSENSITIVE STEERING. CAN MOVE WHEEL ABOUT 1/4 INCH AND THE VEHICLE MOVES OVER 2 LANES TOO QUICK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. **AK
THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW AND THE AXLE AND THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. *AK
THE TRUCK IS BRAND NEW AND THE AXLE AND THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. *AK
DRIVING 65MPH; HAD ON CRUISE CONTROL; SIGN READ SLOW TO 45MPH; APPLIED BRAKES; CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT RELEASE; PRESSED HARDER; BRAKES STARTED SMOKING; PUT INTO NEUTRAL & COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD; RPM HIGH. CALLED DEALER & WAS SENT TOW TRUCK & TOLD CRUISE CONTROL CABLE SNAPPED. *AK
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
AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
WHILE DRIVING ON SECONDARY ROAD, THREE LUGS: NUTS: BOLTS THAT HOLD WHEEL TO AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING REAR WHEEL TO SEPARATE, FELL OFF/ROLLED INTO NEARBY FIELD, SPEED 45 MPH, MANAGED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WHEELS RECENTLY ROTATED BY DEALER. *AK
VEHICLES POWER STEERING IN HIGH/GUSTY WINDS WITH MINIMAL MOVEMENT HAS UNDESIRED AMOUNT OF MOVEMEN,T ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING IN EXPRESS WAY SPEEDS. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED; WENT TO REAR; OPENED HATCH AND AIR SPRINGS/CYLINDERS HOLDING HATCH RELEASED & FELL ON DRIVER'S HEAD; TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED CYLINDERS WERE DEFECTIVE AFTER 5 MONTHS. DEALER IS REPLACING/REPAIRING CYLINDERS. *AK
RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED INCORRECTLY.
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
WENT TO START VEHICLE, WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD TO CALL TOW CO. AT FORD WAS TOLD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AFTER HEARING CLICK, HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. ON 1ST CLICK PUT INTO NEUTRAL & STARTED VEHICLE; WILL NOT START IN ANOTHER GEAR. *AK
VEHICLE'S REAR AXLE FAILED. *AK
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
HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL NOTICE (#96V252000); PROBLEM HAS SINCE RETURNED. *AK
MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. *AK
PRIVACY TINT IMPAIRS DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AT DUSK OR AFTER DARK. *TW
HORN BUTTONS ARE IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS POSITION FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY. OWNER IS SUGGESTING DESIGN BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY DURING COLLISION.
OWNER FEELS THAT FORD SHOULD CHANGE THE WHEEL LUG AND NUTS TO A DIFFERENT TYPE. THE ITEMS USED BY FORD NOW ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE A WHEEL LOSS.
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.
CHILD SEAT NOT COMPATIBLE WITH REAR SEATS OF VEHICLE.
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT THE SEAT BELT BROKE OFF FROM THE FRAME OF THE DOOR AND HIT DRIVER IN HEAD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL. RECALL#96V252000. *AK
VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED VIBRATION FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. BALANCING OF TIRES OR ALIGNMENT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM.
VEHICLE HAS EXHIBITED VIBRATION FROM DATE OF DELIVERY. BALANCING OF TIRES OR ALIGNMENT HAS NOT RESOLVED PROBLEM.
AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
THE CONSUMER HAPPROACHED AN INTERSECTION OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP, APPLIED ABS BRAKES AND COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
THE CONSUMER HAPPROACHED AN INTERSECTION OTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP, APPLIED ABS BRAKES AND COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
VEHICLE HAS NO PICK UP WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL.
GRINDING NOISE IN FRONT END ON FULL TURNS.