1997 Ford Expedition locks problems

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Locks · 180,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the rear passenger side door child safety lock activated independently. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · WA

Car was dead when I woke up. Jumped it, speedometer didn't work afterward. Lights in right hand corner blink on and off I was told by the ford dealer it is a gem module is getting water in it but I do not have a leak in my windshield. I researched online and several people have had this same problem. It becomes dangerous because the car won't move sometimes in the middle of driving on the freeway. I seems to happen when it rains (which is everyday in seattle) I have almost been hit 3 times because of this problem and I just bought the car.

Filed Dec 30, 2009 · Locks · CA · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Locks · NV

1997 ford expedition. Rear child door locks. One side eventually locks by itself. Rear occupants cannot get out,must open door from outside. Dealer said nothing wrong with it and no recall. After 8 years my kids did not require them and I tied them open with wire.

Filed Jun 30, 2008 · Locks · 90,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The contact stated that the child safety lock was defective. His children are at the age where they should be able to unlock the door from inside the passenger compartment, without the contact having to open the door from the outside. The manufacturer took a compliant; however, they stated that they did not have enough complaints to issue a recall. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 197,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Body, Locks · 130,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Locks · 54,000 miles · PA

There is a safety defect with the child safety locks on the rear drivers side and passenger side doors of my 1997 ford expedition. The child safety locks will gradually move themselves from the off position to the on position as vehicle is driven and doors are opened and closed. The passenger(s) occupying the rear seat will be unable to open their doors without help from someone outside the vehicle. The problem started about 5 years ago and is usually noticed more often while we are traveling and our teenage sons are getting in and out of the vehicle for rest stops, etc.

Filed May 8, 2008 · Locks · DC

Letter from congressman on behalf of constituent, regarding a safety defect with child safety locks on the rear door of his 1997 and 2000 ford expeditions. *nj the consumer owns the 1997 ford expedition and his wife owns the 2000 ford expedition. The consumer stated on both vehicles, after 3 or 4 operations of the rear door inside inside handles, the child safety locks will gradually move themselves from the off position to the on position. The next passenger that occpies the rear seat, who attempts to open the rear door will be locked inside until someone opens the rear door from the outside.

Filed Mar 1, 2007 · Locks · 5,000 miles · VA

Tl*- the contact stated that the 1997 ford expedition xlt had a number of problems with the child safety locks. When he put someone in the back seat the safety locks engaged and the passenger could not open the door. The contact spoke to the dealership, and stated that they he should have the locks replaced at his own cost. The contact felt this was safety problem, if a crash occurred the back passengers could notb get out of the vehicle on his own. The current mileage was 10500, and the failure mileage was 105000.*ak updated 03/19/07.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Locks · NV

Child safety locks on both rear doors automatically engage after the door is shut, or the car is driven for several miles. Sometimes the switch is hard to flip back to unlock without jiggling the outside door handle. I have made sure both switches were secure in the unlock position before passengers rode in the back, only to have the doors automatically lock while on our way to our destination. Very hazardous in an emergency.