1997 Ford Expedition engine and engine cooling problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Ford Expedition — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on a expressway traveling at 55mph, my wife felt a thumping and heard noise coming from under the truck. When I looked underneath, I noticed 2 holes punched through the backing plate of the rear brakes on the drivers side. I pulled the wheel and the rotor off and the parking brake…”
filed Dec 9, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, a loud banging noise was heard and the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was towed home and the contact noticed that one of the spark plugs fractured and destroyed the motor. The motor and spark plugs were…”
filed Oct 18, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
031404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Expedition | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Expedition | 31 | 7% |
| 2018 Expedition | 25 | 7% |
| 2017 Expedition | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Expedition | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 Expedition | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.