1997 Ford Expedition problems by component
853 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Expedition, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 138 | 16% | 130,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 96 | 11% | 100,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 95 | 11% | 106,580 mi |
| Steering → | 94 | 11% | 134,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 89 | 10% | 131,629 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 79 | 9% | 120,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 76 | 9% | 116,500 mi |
| Visibility → | 44 | 5% | — |
| Wheels → | 41 | 5% | — |
| Structure → | 38 | 4% | 130,000 mi |
| Tires → | 36 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags → | 26 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 26 | 3% | 65,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 21 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 15 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Engine → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 8 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.