Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall - Campaign #96V252000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 FORD EXPEDITION RECALL - #96V252000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR

THE REAR AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION.

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Vehicle 1997 FORD EXPEDITION
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 7/22/1996 - 10/10/1996
Recalled on 12/20/1996
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 2/26/1997
# Affected 25,000
Recalled for SUSPENSION:REAR
 
Description THE REAR AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO MISSING WELDS OR INADEQUATE WELD PENETRATION.
Consequences IF BOTH BRACKETS SEPARATE, THE REAR AXLE CAN MOVE LATERALLY UNTIL THE TIRES CONTACT EITHER THE FRAME OR THE WHEELHOUSE RESULTING IN EITHER TIRE DAMAGE OR A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN VEHICLE HANDLING PERFORMANCE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRACK BAR BRACKET REINFORCEMENT KIT AND INSPECTION OF THE AXLE TUBES. THE SUSPECT AXLE TUBES DO NOT HAVE A STAMPED DATE CODE ON THE TUBE. AXLES WITHOUT DATE CODES ON THE TUBES WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 20, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for TRAILER HITCHES

1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR

1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Technical Service Bulletins Feb 20, 2008 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

Jan 12, 2006 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

Dec 06, 2005 - 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT

Oct 07, 2005 - 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC

May 05, 2005 - 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT

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Comments

1/4/2011 - ZONIE CLARK-WILLIAMS
MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AS I LOOK OUT MY WINDOW,IT IS ROLLING DOWN THE STREET HITTING TWO PARKED CARS ,WHO IS RESPONSIBLE OBVIOSLY NOT ME BUT IM IN THE SITUATION NOW OF HAVING TO PAY FOR BOTH OF THERE CARS AND MINES ,I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME AND ASSIST ME IN MY SITUATION!


11/16/2010 - tracey holbert
I love my expedition even buying it used. the comfort for four kids ages from 12-19, 3 girls and only 1 boy there is room to sprawl out along with the heat/cooling vents to circulate air. I do have problems with it and the 4 wheel interior switch and not working and need to also know how to find out for sure if all the recalls for this vehicle were actually fixed and is there a time frame to get fixed if not done at time of recall. Thank you for help and look forward to answers.

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