1997 Ford Expedition suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 146 complaints for the 1997 Ford Expedition, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 146 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 122,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 122,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle rolle dover while off road. Vehicle wa son level ground, making aleft turn in wet grass when it turned over, resulting in two injuries, and extensive property damage.
While driving steering wheel became loose. Was hard to maintain control of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated that the front stabilizer bar had snapped and needed to be repaired.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition
- 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
- Wheels 42 complaints