1997 FORD EXPEDITION RECALL - #97V171000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 FORD EXPEDITION |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/22/1996 - 8/22/1997 |
| Recalled on |
10/10/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/20/1997 |
| # Affected |
866,000 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK." |
| Consequences |
THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 20, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
1997 FORD EXPEDITION Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Feb 20, 2008 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
Jan 12, 2006 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
Dec 06, 2005 - 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
Oct 07, 2005 - 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
May 05, 2005 - 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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Comments
1/4/2011 - ZONIE CLARK-WILLIAMS
MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AS I LOOK OUT MY WINDOW,IT IS ROLLING DOWN THE STREET HITTING TWO PARKED CARS ,WHO IS RESPONSIBLE OBVIOSLY NOT ME BUT IM IN THE SITUATION NOW OF HAVING TO PAY FOR BOTH OF THERE CARS AND MINES ,I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME AND ASSIST ME IN MY SITUATION!
11/16/2010 - tracey holbert
I love my expedition even buying it used. the comfort for four kids ages from 12-19, 3 girls and only 1 boy there is room to sprawl out along with the heat/cooling vents to circulate air. I do have problems with it and the 4 wheel interior switch and not working and need to also know how to find out for sure if all the recalls for this vehicle were actually fixed and is there a time frame to get fixed if not done at time of recall. Thank you for help and look forward to answers.