general problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Nine problems related to wheel have been reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2001

A high-end after market wheel split open -with no abuse. Co. Says not covered by 2nd owner/seek knowledge of other failures of this mfgr. Too important of a piece of equip. To ignore. How many other defects?.

2 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 04/30/1999

Unable to remove wheels.

3 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 03/18/1998

While driving vehicle through an intersection, traveling about 4 mph , the entire wheel on the passenger's side in the rear came off the vehicle. The problem has not been corrected.

4 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1998

Rear wheel fell off causing damage.

5 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 01/31/1998

Had taken vehicle for routine maintenance & had tires rotated. Had driven vehicle next day when rear left wheel separated & came off. Driver lost control at 60mph. Went across 3 lanes of highway. Took back to dealership.

6 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 12/20/1997

Right wheel fell off of vehicle while traveling on highway, causing driver to crash. Happened 5 days after tires were rotated.

7 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 12/20/1997

While driving at 70 mph the rear right wheel fell off, causing vehicle to skid approx. 400 yards down highway.

8 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1997

The front right wheel fell off while driving for no apparent reason. Dealer cannot determine problem.

9 Wheel problem

The wheel came off.


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