10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,075 miles

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problem #9

Jan 011997

Expedition

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sway bar links are missing, detected during a brake job. Dealer has been notified..et.

- Mchenry, IL, USA

problem #8

Oct 231999

(reported on)

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
Hood light connection faulty.'clunk' going over moderate bumps due to suspension concern-dealer said it was because my gas tank was 3/4 full and it was 'sloshing' around.technician described a 'transmission chatter' but was unable to determine cause.steering wheel has 1/2 inch of play.** vehicle has had 42 repairs, 38 repair days, 36 pages of warranty work and over $10,000(cdn) in warranty costs. It has 6 warranty repairs pending (plus a repeated request to address the documented 'piston slap'). we are currently slated for arbitration with camvap October 27, 1999. Feel free to contact us. We are simply fed up! regarding the signature card, if it is applicable for Canada please forward us a card. If we can be of any assistance please let me know.

- Vancouver, AK, USA

problem #7

Oct 231999

(reported on)

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
Rear sway bar fell out of bushing, making difficult to control. Engine has rough idle.roof rack fell off due to screws that hold rack to roof were not installed.exterior moldings and glass trim discolored.passenger power window sticks and squeaks.serpentine belt noisy upon cold morning starts.

- Vancouver, AK, USA

problem #6

Feb 011999

Expedition

  • miles
Whenever the vehicle is attached to trailer the rear wheel would vibrate and shake. Dealer/manufacturer notified and informed consumer that they are aware and nothing can be done until they found the problem. Meantime, consumer is unable to use vehicle for the purpose for which he is paying for. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #5

Jun 011998

Expedition 4WD

  • miles
Right rear sway bar bushing failed, failure was noticed while towing a boat. Vehicle bounced and lost control. Swerved upon making left hand turn and hit a guardrail.

- Beaverton, OR, USA

problem #4

May 171997

Expedition

  • miles
When traveling at speeds 70mph & up the vehicle's rear would sway back & forth. Had steering control problem. Took vehicle to dealer & no fault was found with the steering.

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

problem #3

May 141998

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
Dealer claims to have no information on recall. The recall states that the rear axle bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration. (id #97V171000)

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #2

Apr 231997

Expedition

  • miles
Swerved upon making left hand turn vehicle hit guard rail. Noticeable noise from rear end. Dilemma: Sway bar not attached to rubber bushings and separated from its frame. Refer to serv. Bul. 10596.

- Bedford, IN, USA

problem #1

Mar 211997

Expedition

  • miles
Had problem repaired according to recall notice (#96V252000); problem has since returned.

- Winthrop, MA, USA