1997 Ford Expedition latches & locks problems
26 complaints about latches & locks have been filed for the 1997 Ford Expedition, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When latches & locks problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 latches & locks complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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 been inspected for the malfunction at this time. The failure and current mileages were unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
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 job is only supposed to last 2 years" not an acceptable answer...also, child safety locks engage themselves, thus preventing occupants in rear seats to exit vehicle, can cause injury or death in an emergency situation...
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
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