1997 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (43) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (37) · Electrical System (33)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Expedition model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
238 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (373)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-10-01 · 07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-11-14 · 041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Power Train:axle Assembly 2005-04-01 · 05618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear axle noise repair. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2005-03-21 · 0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
Suspension:rear 2005-01-01 · 050618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear axle noise repair. *sc
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2004-12-13 · 042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 373 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.