Car Will Not Start problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Three problems related to car will not start have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2003

When the consumer attempted to start the vehicle it would not start. This occurred four times. After an hour the key was inserted into the ignition and the vehicle started up as if nothing happened.

2 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2002

While driving, speedometer stayed at zero. Consumer states all the console lights started to flash on and off. The next day vehicle would not start took to dealer. Dealer states' there a crack in front window that allowed water go into fuse box and short circuit wires. Resulting in speedometer being inoperative. Please provide any further information. Ts.

3 Car Will Not Start problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2000

Had taken vehicle at least 3 different times to dealer for non working radio. After 3rd time dashboard started smoking. Could smell rubber & plastic. Went back to dealership. Mechanic indicated would need to rewire & then reground the wires. Had also claimed penny in radio caused electrical short. Due to alarm going off, key could not be used. Vehicle could not be started. Mechanic could not resolve issue of electrical system & indicated it was driver's problem.




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