1997 Ford Expedition Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 853 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 853 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Paint and finish on roof of vehicle peeling, cracking, flaking off - oxidation from rust, ruining entire outer car surface - have been advised that primer coat was either missed or skimped during the production process... Ford will not address this issue - one male rep from Ford stated: the paint job is only supposed to last 2 years not an acceptable answer...also, child safety locks engage themselves, thus preventing occupants in rear seats to exit vehicle, can cause injury or death in an emergency situation... Also, vehicle rear wheels and or axels chatter at low speed turns... …”
NHTSA complaint #10088859, filed 2004-08, 65,000 miles“Rear ended while sittng still and was hit at 45 MPH. Air bags didn't deploy when he ran me into the car in front of me and shoved my bump[er under 3 inches. Also the front seat broke backward on impact this was second time.”
NHTSA complaint #746580, filed 2001-06“Vehicle drifts to the right, aligned repeatedly and re-checked, continues to drift, created outside wear on drive tires. Rear wiper failed during rain storm. Power mirror works intermittenly. Power windows do not operate when key is out making it dangerous to exit in an emergency. Windshield wiper worked sporadically, replaced multi-function switch as per recall. Driver's power seat 'clunks' with medium to hard stop or acceleration, making it difficult to steer.”
NHTSA complaint #713727, filed 1999-10“Brakes were squeaky and felt spongy, addressed twice, rotors were out by -0.05. Engine exihibit 'piston slap' documented from day one, dealer stated it may be attributed to octane level, informed by second dealer to downshift, that it will not harm engine, road test by technician diagnosed the PCM was adjusting to load!!nowhere to secure child seat in third row.heater replaced twice with windows fogging creating poor visibility.second row single seat fell back upon acceleration,knocking passenger's head back, was stuck and would not reset until pushed very, very hard. …”
NHTSA complaint #713724, filed 1999-10Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 6 | 16% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 11% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Expedition
138 complaintsBrakes
110 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsSteering
94 complaintsEngine cooling
89 complaintsVehicle speed control
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
76 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsWheels
41 complaintsBody and structure
38 complaintsTires
36 complaintsAir bags
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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