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NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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1997 Ford Expedition steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Ford Expedition Owner Comments

problem #6

Oct 012003

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While trying to park lost power steering. Dealer replaced pitman arm/steering assembly/ intermediate arm/power steering gear box, and rack and pinion.

- Ashby, MA, USA

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problem #5

Dec 072000

(reported on)

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving power steering went out. Consumer said it took all his/her strength to turn wheel. Dealer has been contacted.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #4

Aug 161999

(reported on)

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering shaft fell out, causing loss of control. Comsumer states he replaced the powering steering pump himself.

- Toney, AL, USA

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problem #3

Oct 281997

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering sensor failed causing the vehicle to steer very hard.

- Austin, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jun 301997

Expedition 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at about 60 mph and pulling a trailer on two major highways, vehicle was sent into violent fishtailing that caused vehicle to move across three lanes before being able to regain control. Driver claims this was due to a serious design problem with the power assist steering.

- Natick, MA, USA

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problem #1

May 191997

(reported on)

Expedition

  • miles
Vehicles power steering in high/gusty winds with minimal movement has undesired amount of movemen, T especially while towing in express way speeds.

- Hesperia , CA, USA

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