Four problems related to starter have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the main computer, which was housed behind the main fuse box, would absorb moisture whenever it would rain. The failure caused several failures including the failure of all of the instrument panel gauges, the vehicle would lock and unlock independently, the interior lights would illuminate independently, the starter would attempt to engage when the vehicle was running and when the keys were not in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who made several repairs to no avail. In addition, the main computer was also replaced b ut the failure persisted and would only recur when it rained. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 150,000. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Parking brake on 1997 Expedition fall to pieces, replaced both e-brake assemblies. The consumer started using the parking brake since his driveway contained a slop, until one day when he backed of out of a parking spot, the vehicle began to make funny noises. The next day the vehicle began to make grinding noises and started to vibrate badly. The vehicle was towed and the consumer was informed by the dealer that it was a known problem, but Ford would not fix it for free. The starter was replaced.
Parked vehicle at 12 pm at around 5 pm the vehicle caught on fire. One day prior to the fire the low washer fluid level light came on. Then the light cluster for the 4 wheel drive flashed a few times. The day of fire, the vehicle was driven about 14 miles. The sames lights were flashing and then the odometer stopped working. Took it to local gas station and they said probably a loose wire. Car started it self and the starter motor kept trying to start the vehicle on its own. Popped hood and saw lots of sparking and popping. So video taped it as it happened. Fire seemed to come from the passenger side. Did not use cruise control and so do not know if worked.
Starter failed. Mjs.