Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (six problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Expedition

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
17
Latches/locks/linkage problems
6

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

The Door Latch problem

Letter from congressman on behalf of constituent, regarding a safety defect with child safety locks on the rear door of his 1997 and 2000 Ford Expeditions. The consumer owns the 1997 Ford Expedition and his wife owns the 2000 Ford Expedition.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 30 mph, the rear passenger side door child safety lock activated independently. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified.   Read details...


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