The child safety door locks on the rear doors of our 1997 ford expedition will gradually move themselves from the off to the on position, preventing the rear passengers from being able to exit without someone opening the door from the outside. Have attempted to tape the locks in the off position, but this has not worked.
1997 Ford Expedition body complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. While it was raining, water began to drip on the driver's leg. The water came from under the dashboard on the driver's side. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined that the water entered through the air vent duct located outside the vehicle by the windshield. The stereo and instrument panel malfunctioned while the vehicle was parked. The contact smelled something burning. The vehicle would not restart. The manufacturer stated that the vent duct needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The contact stated that the finish on the rear of both exterior side mirrors is peeling. He can see the printed circuit board as a result of the failure. The dealer stated that they will repair the mirrors at the contacts expense. The current and failure mileages were 80,034. Updated 09/26/07
1997 ford expedition - the hinges on rear glass liftgate broke / fractured causing rear window glass to disconnect from the vehicles and crash to the ground and shatter. This sounds very similar to the recall already in effect for 2002 ford explorers the federal safety agency campaign #04v442000.
Hinges completely failed/broken on liftgate window of 1997 ford expedition. Window hanging precariously by latch alone. Could easily have fallen/shattered and injured children of owner riding in 3rd seat. This manufacturing defect acknowledged and safety recalled in explorers already.
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... Also, vehicle rear wheels and or axels "chatter" at low speed turns... Also, an audible hum in vehicle at normal highway speeds...also, audible squeaking from interior side panels...ford dealer states: cause cannot be located...also, leather seats have cracked and show signs of abnormal wear - this is apparant in all leather seat coverings but especially in the front "bucket" or "captain" seats...ford states warranty for vehicle no longer covers -engine has had several episodes of "misfiring" of "revving" on it's own - has been explained away as a "computer" problem or a "sensor" problem - always at cost to consumer..."check engine" light has come on on numerous occasions, using previous explanations as stated previously. Have numerous invoices for replacements of sensors, computer chips, etc.
Blend door is broken on my 1997 ford expedition.
Consumer states that running board light does not light up. Cause unknown.
After starting vehicle and putting it in gear, door should automatically lock, but it doesn't. *ak consumer states that her daughter almost fell out of the vehicle because of this.
Cable and housing broke just forward of fire wall. Possible life threatening incident.
Turning rt after a stop, I began to accelerate. Instantly the vehicle began to lisp to the left and travel across the center lane. Applying the brakes I could not turn back into the rt lane. The left drivers mirrow was ripped off as it clipped a neighbors lawn pole. Standing I still could not turn the vehicle. It stopped. Not able to exit the drivers door, I did the passengers. Inspecting, the left front wheel was gone. Towed to beaudrt ford the vehicle had twice the damage as at the scene. ( pictures were taken at both places). Ask if there were any recalls, I was told no, 4 times. This is untrue. I have been forced to allow beaudry to fix my vehicle as they tell me they cannot get any ford engineers to inspect the car. This SUV fell apart. 152,000 of the same year 4x4s were recalled.
The door jam switch failed to work properly. The switch sensors thinks door is open when it's not. Also, dome light in front would remain on & would run the battery down. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic indicated the problem was repairable, but not under warranty.
The vehicle has cracks developing on the roof on both sides. Vehicle has been remedied.
Transmission would not shift up or down, repaired as per tsb 980920, then replaced.gear shifter would not release from park, re-started many times and eventuall able to shift.essentially over the course of 6 visits the entire component has been replaced and is now returned.front fenders were curled in, paint defects with rust spots and paint clumps.
The sunroof leak has caused water to enter above the headliner and short out the overhead console/interior lights
When brakes were depressed the accelerator floored itself, passenger witnessed foot on brake and not the throttle. Passenger side seat belt did not work, and not air bags deployed. The vehicle frame was bent from the crash.
Passenger door handle came off.
Suspension system feels that it does not handle properly, bolt fell out of the front end, after repair front end fell out of the truck due to tie-rod ends pulling apart.
Vehicle has had continued stability problems, bolt fell from front end and the front end fell out of the truck after repair due to tie-rod ends pulling apart ripping out of location where they were screwed.
Had the hatchback closed. Shock on right hand side pushed through window & it exploded. Window was shattered.
Vehicle design is top heavy with very sensitive power steering, creating an over steering problem, due to design flaws the vehicle lost control in ice and roll over occurred.
The truck is brand new and the axle and the whole underside of the vehicle was rusted.
Vehicle was parked; went to rear; opened hatch and air springs/cylinders holding hatch released & fell on driver's head; took to dealer & was informed cylinders were defective after 5 months. Dealer is replacing/repairing cylinders.
Due to the design and the plastic material on the entry step:running board, when entering and exiting the vehicle the consumer slipped and was injured.
Back end of truck needs to be replaced/ owner said that the dealershipp has taken a month and parts are still not at dealership.
Privacy tint impairs driver's visibility at dusk or after dark.
Vehicle has exhibited vibration from date of delivery. Balancing of tires or alignment has not resolved problem.
Vehicle has exhibited vibration from date of delivery. Balancing of tires or alignment has not resolved problem.
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