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Big Eddie
L. Redden, 10/25/2002
1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a 97 Eddie Bauer Edition. Its never failed to start...unless it gets wet. The 5.4 pulls strong. I have had MORE than enough problems out of this SUV. Leaky sunroof, leaky windshield,the rack and pinion squeaks when turing, the "premium" stereo isnt premium,the amp for the rear sub no longer works, the AWD system engauges hard, the steering absolutely SUCKS, I have replaced the shocks, A arms on the front, brake rotors, window regulator, and my keyless entry/alarm doent work anymore, and a new rear wiper motor, my power mirros no longer work either. All these problems and ONLY 75K Ive always owned Honda products and never had any of these problems.
254,000+ Miles and it's still going!
Not a Ford Guy, 06/10/2010
1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our 1997 Expedition XLT 4x4 in 2000 with about 100K miles already on it. I was leery because the first year Exped had already developed a notorious reliability reputation, but the price was so good I couldn't resist. At the time it was a good looking truck (and still isn't bad, after all these years) and gas was "cheap." Well, we've broken 250K miles and have only sunk about $2500 in 10 years into actual repairs, not including "consumables" of course. The small 4.6 L V8, which underpowered for such a large vehicle, still holds its own and still gets 14+ MPG in mixed driving -- and EVERYTHING still works (all electrical, power, transmission, 4WD, etc)! Color me impressed!
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Bruce, 01/18/2006
1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the Expedition new in 1996, just after they came out; no major problems, but several recalls. The two problems I had included an engine oil leak, but Ford covered 75% of the repair; it seems there is a problem with the early 5.4L. There is a service bulletin on this. The other problem was the 4WD quit. A vacuum line had hit the manifold and melted, an easy fix once found. I have averaged 14.4 MPG so far, I record ever fill, so this is an accurate number. This includes a lot of trailer towing. Overall this has been a great vehicle.
Used but not abused
Gunny, 09/30/2002
1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Expedition when it was nearly 4 years old and had 60K miles on it. I tow an 8,000lb trailer that's really a little too much for the truck, but I take it easy and the truck does fine. I got the hitch replaced as part of a recall and have regular maintenance done. The truck is a gem and I'll be disapointed to part with it when I finally do trade it in.
Engine Trouble
pnewell, 10/29/2002
1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After spending $1,500 on three engine repairs before 90k miles, I am not happy with the reliablility of this vehicle.