Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Ford Expedition has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Ford Expedition. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E067000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V388000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V196000 FORD/STEERING GEAR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V168000 FORD/FMVSS 108/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V073000 FORD/TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V095000 FORD/LUG NUTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V171000 FORD/AUTO TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V252000 FORD/REAR AXLE NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Ford Expedition has sparse owner complaint data, making a definitive reliability assessment difficult. However, nine recall campaigns reveal some issues that may arise with key systems such as lighting, speed control, steering, and suspension. Given the lack of significant owner complaints, the vehicle can be considered to have an average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| speed control | 100,000–150,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| steering system | 90,000–140,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| lighting system | Unknown | $150–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant flushes
- Battery tests
- Spark plug replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering system looseness
- Speed control failure
- Lighting malfunctions
- Transmission shifting issues
- Suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.