10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,375 miles

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problem #4

Dec 281998

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
Suspension system feels that it does not handle properly, bolt fell out of the front end, after repair front end fell out of the truck due to tie-rod ends pulling apart.

- Lodi, NJ, USA

problem #3

Oct 061998

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
Threads on the tie rod end that screw into the adjusting sleeve failed, the threads were completely worn out.

- Clay Cente, KS, USA

problem #2

Sep 081998

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
While driving vehicle engine shut down. Cause of problem defective crankshaft seal. Also tie rod end was never connected to vehicle at the factory.

- Brick, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jan 091998

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tie rod and adjuster sleeve failed.

- Orange, CT, USA