4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,066 miles

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problem #2

Jul 062003

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,132 miles
I am original owner of my 1997 Expedition, which just turned 60000. Driving at night, the dashboard lights flickered. Stopped the truck and it stalled. When trying to restart, battery did not have enough joice to turn engine. When hooking up jumper cables, the starter engaged by itself, without key in ignition, engine started, but starter remained engaged for a few minutes. Engine idled, but when headlights were turned on engine stalled. When trying to restart, nothing happened when turning key, even with jumper cables connected to a good battery. Had to have it towed. Mechanic had to replace ground wire, starter, starter soleniod, starter cable, alternator, battery, and lockout sensor. Mechanic said he has replaced many ground wires on these trucks, but typically only ground wire, starter solenoid, & battery. My truck was the worst effected. How can I find out if there is any action that can be taken against Ford for this very expensive fault ?

- Billerica, MA, USA

problem #1

Aug 052002

Expedition

  • miles
While driving, speedometer stayed at zero. Consumer states all the console lights started to flash on and off. The next day vehicle would not start took to dealer. Dealer states' there a crack in front window that allowed water go into fuse box and short circuit wires. Resulting in speedometer being inoperative.

- Springfield, MA, USA