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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Expedition transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Ford Expedition Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 242001

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

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. The other two vehicles were totaled, manufacturer stated they have no responsibilites regarding this incident.

- Fairland, OK, USA

problem #3

Aug 262001

Expedition

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #2

May 022001

(reported on)

Expedition

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When key is between off and on shift lever can be moved out of park and emergency brake cannot stop vehicle from rolling backwards.

- Northeast Solon, IA, USA

problem #1

Mar 282000

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
When the key is turned towards the start position gears can be shifted without applying the brakes. Dealer has vehicle currently.

- Fresno, TX, USA

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