Frame Rust problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Two problems related to frame rust have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Frame Rust problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2014

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap separated from the vehicle due to rusting of the sub frame area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 260. 000.

2 Frame Rust problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2013

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap became separated from the vehicle due to rusting of the sub frame area. The area that was attached to the strap to the secure the fuel tank was the affected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 260,000.




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