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Recall List for the 1997 Ford Expedition

Official recalls have been issued for the 1997 Ford Expedition by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ford customer service.

  1. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Aftermarket Headlamp Assemblies

    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 01, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    19,413
  2. RECALL: FMVSS 108/Amber Side Reflectors

    Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 29, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    87,745
  3. RECALL: Speed Control Deactivation Switch

    A fire at the switch could occur. Read more »

    Date Announced
    SEP 07, 2005
    Vehicles Affected
    4,500,000
  4. RECALL: Ford/Steering Gear

    This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 27, 2003
    Vehicles Affected
    171,446
  5. RECALL: Ford/FMVSS 108/Daytime Running Lights

    The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by U.S. standards. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 19, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    20,637
  6. RECALL: Ford/Trailer Hitch Assembly

    The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 07, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    565,800
  7. RECALL: Ford/Lug Nuts

    This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 13, 1998
    Vehicles Affected
    1,520,000
  8. RECALL: Ford/Auto Transmission Cable Assembly

    The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 07, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    866,000
  9. RECALL: Ford/Rear Axle

    If both brackets separate, the rear axle can move laterally until the tires contact either the frame or the wheelhouse resulting in either tire damage or a significant reduction in vehicle handling ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 18, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    25,000

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