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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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 29, 2005 · fire

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.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.