1997 Ford Expedition drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 36 complaints for the 1997 Ford Expedition, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Owner received recall notice, contacted manufacturer and was told they had no knowledge of recall. Recall#96v252000.
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 wheel drive feature fails to engage, although the indicator on the instrument panel illuminates. He has not notified a local dealer or the manufacturer because the failures are intermittent. The engine size was unknown.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition
- Suspension 146 complaints
- Brakes 120 complaints
- Steering 106 complaints
- Electrical system 102 complaints
- Engine 99 complaints
- Cruise control 81 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 48 complaints
- Transmission 43 complaints