9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
462 miles

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problem #6

Dec 192000

Expedition

  • miles
Stablizer linkage which was connected to control arm fell down. Consumer saw linkage hanging down under chassis. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced stabilizer linkage.

- Reading, MA, USA

problem #5

Jul 202001

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was taken to dealer for a routine check. While up on lift, consumer noticed that one of the links on left side was broken, and other side was just hanging down. When putting on brakes front of vehicle would go down. There was an open investigation by NHTSA on this problem. The front stablizer bar was repaired by the dealer, but the consumer was seeking refund because the part was defective.

- Green Oaks, IL, USA

problem #4

Aug 152001

Expedition

  • miles
While driving at 60 heard funny noise on the bottom. Pulled over and saw that driver's side stablizer bar was gone. Vehicle shook alot because of this problem. Consumer has yet to contact Ford.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Jan 182001

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
Stabilizer bar pin has broken on both driver's and passener's sides. Also, problem was similar to problem that was recalled for Ford Explorer. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012000

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle had been vibrating at speeds over 60 mph, left front bolt in stabilizer bar was broken. Replaced bolt, and vibrating stopped. Also, vehicle seemed to be more stable when windy.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #1

Jul 312000

(reported on)

Expedition

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicles front suspension stabilizer anchor line assemblies were broken the bolts rusted, the right side assembly totally missing.

- Minneapoli, MN, USA