1997 Ford Expedition Service and Repair Manual

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1997 Ford Expedition service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • XLT Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door
  • XLT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 4.6L 281Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 5.4L 330Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1997 Ford Expedition Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #03V19600027/05/2003Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE SEPARATES FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT, THE STEERING SYSTEM BECOMES DISCONNECTED.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WI

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE TO DETERMINE IF THE YOKE IS FULL

NHTSA #98V09500013/05/1998Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR

Remedy

OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHI

NHTSA #05V38800007/09/2005Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THE

NHTSA #00V07300007/03/2000Component: TRAILER HITCHES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES. THE TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS COULD LOSE THE CLAMP LOAD.

Consequence

THE TRAILER HITCH COULD THEN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUT PLATES.

TSB #10023943

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

TSB #10018745

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

TSB #10017892

REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT

TSB #10016789

REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC

TSB #10014685

USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT

TSB #10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

TSB #10013060

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

TSB #10011162

ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

Showing the 8 most recent of 373 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20010311Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOODCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SLID OFF THE ROAD, IMPACTING THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A POINT BETWEEN THE FRONT FENDER AND FRONT DOOR. A FIRE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AT POINT OF I

20101106Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINECrash reportedFire reported7 fatalities

1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THI

20101106Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reportedFire reported7 fatalities

1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THI

19970805Component: STEERINGCrash reported4 injured

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON A DRY STRAIGHT ROAD. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TWICE COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN ON HIGHWAY.

Showing the 4 most serious of 1065 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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