Six problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
First complain: rear end differential problem - Ford safety recall no. 96s60 explains that 1997 Ford Expeditions rear axle track bar can seperate from the frame due to missing welds or a weld pattern that is not fully compatible with the design level of the bracket. This recall states that Ford is responsible for the repair of this defect from 12/1996 forward, regardless of the age, mileage, or ownership. This did happen to my vehicle and I did contact Ford, and they will not repair this.
Consumer states that the rear axle trac bar bracket separated. Please provide any further information.
Whenever the vehicle is attached to trailer the rear wheel would vibrate and shake. Dealer/manufacturer notified and informed consumer that they are aware and nothing can be done until they found the problem. Meantime, consumer is unable to use vehicle for the purpose for which he is paying for. Can NHTSA help in this matter.
When traveling at speeds 70mph & up the vehicle's rear would sway back & forth. Had steering control problem. Took vehicle to dealer & no fault was found with the steering.
Had problem repaired according to recall notice (#96v252000); problem has since returned.
Dealer claims to have no information on recall. The recall states that the rear axle bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration. (id #97v171000).