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1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
129,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Expedition lights problems

lights problem

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1997 Ford Expedition Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 262012

Expedition 8-cyl

  • 113,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 found out my lights were not working. The headlights fuses, module components, wiring were checked no issues there, as for all other lights example emergency lights, rear lights interior lights are functioning. But as the electrician found the directional switch combo was burned left with a white shadow in one area it was replaced, and now functioning. As for the suspension not functioning properly is this an issue that has not been able to be resolved. I have taken it to different shops and there is no air leakage in the suspension pump and other areas that are linked with the suspension. The suspension pump still repeatedly pump air every 45-60 minutes which it's fine, but not when the vehicle bounces very vigorously for 15 minutes or more till it activates the suspension to pump air. When the suspension is down the steering wheel functions different as the bouncing makes it hard to drive at a certain speed, not safe but manageable in the mean while. During this time I'm not appreciating the quality of my Expedition components.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 262012

Expedition

  • 113,000 miles
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 failure with the fuses or the relay. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #2

Jun 132007

Expedition 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,000 miles
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 repairs to the exterior lighting. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 170,000 and current mileage was 174,000.

- Sachse, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 242006

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
: 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. The second time the connector for the blinkers and the hazards flashing warning lights were replaced. The dealership was alerted however they are unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer has been alerted.

- Aberdeen, WA, USA

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