1997 Ford Expedition cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 81 complaints for the 1997 Ford Expedition, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 81 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 120,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 27
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 120,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 27 fires, 11 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
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.
Throttle remains stuck down under hard acceleration, potentially dangerous situation. Throttle body has been replaced twice and apparently needs to be replaced again.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition
- Suspension 146 complaints
- Brakes 120 complaints
- Steering 106 complaints
- Electrical system 102 complaints
- Engine 99 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 48 complaints
- Transmission 43 complaints
- Wheels 42 complaints