1997 Ford Expedition latches/locks/linkages problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1997 Ford Expedition — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 30, 2014
“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…”
filed Jun 15, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Expedition | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Expedition | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Expedition | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Expedition | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 Expedition | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 Expedition | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Expedition | 11 | 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.