6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,433 miles

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problem #7

Jan 012004

Expedition 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,034 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the finish on the rear of both exterior side mirrors is peeling. He can see the printed circuit board as a result of the failure. The dealer stated that they will repair the mirrors at the contacts expense. The current and failure mileages were 80,034. Updated 09/26/07

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #6

Jul 282004

Expedition 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Mirror glass broke. The internal backing on both rear view mirrors is peeling and cracking from the glass and causing poor visibility.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #5

Mar 301999

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both door rearview mirrors had to be replaced under warranty due to backing peeling off, making mirrors useless. At this time, backing was peeling again. Consumer felt he should not have to have these mirrors replaced every 2 years.

- Montville Township, NJ, USA

problem #4

Feb 012001

Expedition

  • miles
Both exterior mirrors are not usable. These are replacements the first set failed after a year and a half. It seems that the mirrors designed for my model Expedition have a maximum two year life. Ford says no defect, come take a look at my second set of mirrors on a four year old vehicle.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

problem #3

Nov 252000

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
Both original equipment external rear view mirrors are almost completely unusable at this point. The mirrors are not usable at night. I can't believe that Ford hasn't replaced the mirrors. This is a dangerous situation. Thank you.

- Rowayton, CT, USA

problem #2

Feb 152000

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On outside mirror reflection material is coming off, obstructing driver's vision. The manufacturer has redesigned the mirrors 3 times.

- St Joseph, MO, USA

problem #1

May 011999

Expedition

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both exterior mirrors are becoming distorted in certain lights which reflect. Dealer contacted and no recall established. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Greenville, MS, USA