1997 Ford Expedition Equipment Problems

“Dt:consumer stated that since t she bought vehicle it had electrical problems. Dealer told consumer had consumer to take vehicle to a special shop, they would try to figure out the problem. Consumer said that within the first three months vehicle had two ignition switches installedt hat consumer did not have to pay for. Vehicle had several other electrical problems. Consumer said that without the key in ignition the windshield wipers /radio came on, and the air bag deployed. Sometimesm the windows would not role back up after being rolled down. …”

“The cable holding the spare tire snapped and the tire fell. This happened while I was driving slowly in a pasture but I make many trips thru chicago on the interstate. I wonder if this is a flawed design or if there is something I can do to insure this won't happen again in traffic. I don't know how to find out if this is a frequent occurrence.”

“I was driving when my spare tire fell off and I feel that the matter could have been much worse if I was driving on the highway when it happend. I also have a 9 month old baby that was in the truck when it happened. This vehicle has been nothing but problems for us and it seems like it just keeps getting worse.”

“The cable holding the spare tire under the chasis aparrently snapped, thereby releasing the spare onto the roadway. The tire crossed two lanes of traffic and ended up on the sidewalk. This could have been catostrophic had it hit another vehicle or a pedestrian!!”

“Had taken vehicle at least 3 different times to dealer for non working radio. After 3rd time dashboard started smoking. Could smell rubber & plastic. Went back to dealership. Mechanic indicated would need to rewire & then reground the wires. Had also claimed penny in radio caused electrical short. Due to alarm going off, key could not be used. Vehicle could not be started. Mechanic could not resolve issue of electrical system & indicated it was driver's problem.”