Gear shift cable broke when shifting from reverse to drive. Car was stopped on a flat surface. No excessive force. No binding. Cable showed no evidence of deformation. Cable strands separated unevenly but stayed together. Appeared to be a material defect combined with probable improper factory installation (torque). Shift cable part number is xl3z7e395ab. Local ford service department acknowledged this has occurred on other ford vehicles brought in for service.
1997 Ford Expedition transmission complaints
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At slow speed in 4 wheel drive going through a mud puddle, the flange that extends from the rear axle shaft on which the disc brake caliper is mounted, broke in such a fashion that three of the bolts fell off releasing the caliper to fall against the tire. In addition, the brake line separated and the brake fluid reservoir emptied. The parking brake cable was also severed and nonfunctional. No object was hit to create the problem and was confirmed by the fact that there is no other damage other than this flange. It appears, for now, that the flange cracked releasing the disc caliper assembly which then must have rotated around until the brakeline severed. The failure of the flange would therefore appear to be a manufacturing defect in the quality of the material that makes up the flange (weak steel?). What may be of concern is a similar occurence at high speeds
When I get up to 50 MPH, the vehicle starts to vibrate. I have had nothing but problems with the vehicle since I bought it. I took it to two different ford dealerships and they could never find out what the problem was. By me spending thousands of dollars trying to get other things fixed which wasn't even the problem, I now find out that it is the transfer case, which is about $1300 just for the part. I will never buy a ford again.
The first time we took the expedition on the road, 180 miles into the trip we pulled into a gas station and noticed liquid on the ground by the front axle and found it had pumped app. 1/2 of the front axles grease out. I contacted the company and they have a technical bulletin out about that and it was suppose to be fixed under warranty. They said since it was not fixed under warranty and I did not buy it from a ford dealer it was up to me to fix it. I called the local ford dealer(rozum motor co - 605‑996‑5614) and talked to brian per ford's instructions and he told me it would cost me about $500. If it pumps out all the grease while travelling down the road what happens if it ruins the front axle or even worse would lock up? I don't see how they can have a design problem and tell me I have to fix it especially when they admit they know of the problem! They say it only happens in about 1 out of a 1000 vehicles then why don't they fix those that spew grease out inadvertently as they say.
When the key is turned towards the start position gears can be shifted without applying the brakes. Dealer has vehicle currently.
While driving vehicle started making noises, and driveshaft vibrated. Felt as if it was about to fall off when driving about 40 MPH. Also, transfer case will need to be replaced.
Control trac system malfunctions. Yh
The indicator light will turn off and on intermittently. Vehicle will also make the same clicking noise that it makes when switching to 4-wheel drive.
Axle-front- lubricant leaking from front axle tube vent hose--issue oil is forced out the vent tube and sprayed oil all over right/front tire and disc brake and rotor. I paid to repaired it. Ford had no concern about the safety problem. Ford knows about the problem. There is a tsb (97-10-10). Oil on the brake pads rotor and tire would cause a stopping problem . Also oil based lubricants cause rubber parts (seals) to swell up on anti-lock brake system. Ford would not pay to repair the factory built- in defect and would not acknowledge any safety problem. A new design axle tube is needed to correct the origional design flaw. Oil coated tires and brakes do not stop well, and should be looked into before someone gets into an auto wreck.
The transmission failed at 28169 miles(1/19/99 - 18 months after delivery), and the rear at 42407 miles(11/19/99 - 28 months after delivery). In my 41 years of driving, I have never heard of this kind of failures that fast. Usually these failures occur after 10 or 15 years. I suggest it was a part failure, but ford will not honor the repairs, because I have gone beyond the 36,000 warrenty. I think ford should shoulder some of the $1700.00 cost, as a good will gesture. They have declined.
Hood light connection faulty.'clunk' going over moderate bumps due to suspension concern-dealer said it was because my gas tank was 3/4 full and it was 'sloshing' around.technician described a 'transmission chatter' but was unable to determine cause.steering wheel has 1/2 inch of play.***our vehicle has had 42 repairs, 38 repair days, 36 pages of warranty work and over $10,000(cdn) in warranty costs. It has 6 warranty repairs pending (plus a repeated request to address the documented 'piston slap'). We are currently slated for arbitration with camvap october 27, 1999. Feel free to contact us. We are simply fed up! Regarding the signature card, if it is applicable for canada please forward us a card. If we can be of any assistance please let me know.
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.
Torque converter vane separated destroying entire transmission 5.4ltr engine
Reporting vehicle been experiencing problem with transmission slipping out of gear until it becomes non- operational. Believed this condition is due to a manufacturer's defect at 59,000 mile of wears. Can the federal safety agency provide information or help in this matter.
Panhard bar bracket has large crack on drivers side. I have talked to many other expedition owners and many have had the same problem. However, I see nothing on your website about a recall on this from ford. If this bracket would fail, say, in a corner, it could certainly cause a loss of control, as the panhard bar helps locate the rear axle assembly under the truck in cornering. Is there a recall on this by ford? If not, there should be as this appears to not be an isolated incident. Thank you for any help you can give me in getting ford to fix this problem.
After car is started it will not shift into gear, manufacturer has a bypass in manual to drive. But when safety switch is by passed it allows cruise control to be used. When brakes are hit the cruise control will not disengage. Dealer aware o problem. Repairwork has been done. Manufacturer not aware.
The complete engine failure occured gradually..the dealer never was able to diagnosis it until coolant in cylinders 1 and 4 caused the vehicle to not start. The control-trac is very disconcerting since the traction control system will not stay in 4 wheel drive when it has been selected to do so. I have turned this vehicle in for servicing for this problem on 8 occasions with no resolution....
Transmission shift cable failed causing vehicle to jump into gear and accelerated after recall work was performed resulting in an accident.
While driving vehicle, the transmission will go into neutral and stay there. This has happened on three occasions, late july and august. Ford has no solution to problem. Ford told me I would have to drive it until it breaks down.
Speedometer malfunctioning.
Shift linkage system failed, prior to recall notice (97v171000).
Unexpectedly lost drive tran while traveling on us route 1 highway, going 35 MPH, in bad whether conditions.
Transmission locked up causing loss of control and near accident.
Transmission failed causing grinding noise and vibration.
While idling in park transmission jumped out of park gear into reverse, damaging door and knocking consumer to the ground. Qcaw
Vehicle jumped out of park while it was turned off, causing the vehicle to roll over, resulting in personal injuries.
Right rear axle broke, causing the front wheel to come off. Vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident.
Rear axle sheared off, causing wheel to fall off. Vehicle lost control, resulting in a crash and a fatality.
Vibration in drive train, very noticeable at highway speeds when foot is removed from accelerator.
The transmision shift cable assembly failed prior to notice resulting in vehicle collision when consumer was testing 4-wheel drive causing vehicle to slide sideways into tree.
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