1997 Ford Expedition electrical system problems
The 1997 Ford Expedition has 107 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
107
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“1997 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HOOD ALONG WITH FLAMES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO THE VEHICLE PARKED BESIDE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE AND DAMAGED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE OTHER…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA has 107 complaints about the 1997 Ford Expedition electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.