1997 Ford Expedition TSBs

373 manufacturer communications for the 1997 Ford Expedition sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1997 Expedition problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

373Communications

What the bulletins cover

Engine73 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain62 bulletins
Electrical34 bulletins
Body & structure29 bulletins
Suspension26 bulletins
Visibility & wipers19 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 373 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Engine 07212 October 1, 2007

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.

Engine 041601 November 14, 2005

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

Transmission & drivetrain 05618 April 1, 2005

REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR.

Engine 0554 March 21, 2005

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

Suspension 050618 January 1, 2005

REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR.

Transmission & drivetrain 042107 December 13, 2004

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

Steering 04L19 September 1, 2004

CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER - LITERATURE PROGRAM 04L19 - TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE.

Engine 031404 August 23, 2004

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.

Suspension 0454 March 22, 2004

AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISE.

Visibility & wipers 0457 March 22, 2004

POP/THUMP NOISE AT END OF WINDOW MOVEMENT AND/OR DRIVER'S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION.

Electrical 17459 January 1, 2004

COURTESY RAIL LAMPS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW.

Engine 17320 November 1, 2003

BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS.

Electrical 03181 September 15, 2003

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

Steering 031513 August 4, 2003

TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE.

Engine 03144 July 21, 2003

ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED.

Transmission & drivetrain 03148 July 21, 2003

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED.

Suspension 0392 May 12, 2003

REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES.

Service bulletin 0398 May 12, 2003

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457.

Steering 0399 May 12, 2003

TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE.

Suspension 030709 April 1, 2003

REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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