1997 Ford Expedition Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 138about this part
- Share
- 16%of 853 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 138 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Ford Expedition, 16% of the 853 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway, as soon as I go faster than 55mph the vehicle down by the wheels, starts shaking. I can feel it in the steering wheel. I suspect it's the ball joints but not sure. It also wobbles when turning going as slow as 25 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11090884, filed 2018-04, 189,000 miles“When I had the tires replaced one lug on each front wheel broke off. We ordered replacements and the next day when the tires were removed to replace the broken ones several others broke. I had all the tire lugs replaced and am driving the car. There have been similar problems reported with accidents caused by lost wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10478144, filed 2012-10, 48,500 miles“Takata recall, my steering is bad like im fishtailing on the freeway, when I hit a bump it pulls to one side. Theres alot of play in the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11156712, filed 2018-12, 190,000 miles“This issue was at night while driving the headlight to see at night had turned off at a 35 MPH speed no bumps no turn just driving straight. This is a serious issue, you use your lights for night and your are left with no lights, as a result for this huge problem I received a ticket that is how I found out my lights were not working. The headlights fuses, module components, wiring were checked no issues there, as for all other lights example emergency lights, rear lights interior lights are functioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10450242, filed 2012-03, 113,000 miles“My brakes started squiking, and that went on for about a week and then it became hard for me to stop. So now I have a lot of squiking and I have to stop way before I am suppose to. I bought some brake pads that did not fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10281669, filed 2009-08, 165 milesRelated recalls
- 96V252000Dec 18, 1996The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.Covers: Ford Expedition 1997
Related service bulletins
- 10016789Jan 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 | 26 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 4% |
| 2000 | 63 | 7% |
| 1999 | 52 | 6% |
| 1998 | 144 | 17% |
| 1997 | 138 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Expedition
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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