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1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Anti-theft light is blinking and won't start

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:53:35 -0700

Truck won't start when anti-theft light is blinking. How do I reset it?

⟐ Answer edited December 03, 2025 at 4:53 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Why can't I get power to my fuel pump

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 05:16:04 -0700

I have checked the fuses and relays for the fuel pump and it still don't turn on

⟐ Answered April 21, 2017 at 5:16 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Why is my driver window not working.

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:52:51 -0700

Everything except the driver window works. All buttons and all other windows and locks. It makes a slight sound when i press the window button but it does not do anything.

⟐ Commented March 14, 2022 at 6:52 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Why did my engine shut off with no warning

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:34:20 -0700

What would cause a 98 expedition to just shut down with no warning, and then not start?

⟐ Commented January 25, 2020 at 14:34 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Anti-theft light blinking and won't start

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:12:30 -0700

I have a 1997 Ford Expedition I had a key for it with the security chip in it lost a chip now security light blinking. Got to transponder keys made and program to the truck and took it to the Ford dealership they couldn't do it. I took the fuse out of it and it still won't start. What else can I do to get it started. Any advice and answers will help thank you

⟐ Answered July 12, 2024 at 16:12 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Magnetic stick fell into my 4th cylinder spark plug hole expedition 97

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:24:43 -0700

1997 Ford Expedition 5.4

My Magnetic stick fell into my 4th cylinder spark plug hole 97 expedition the only way to get it out was to turn on the engine for it to shoot out it indeed came out but the small round magnetic was still in I cold not get it out so I hope for it to come out while driving home for it to go through the exhaust while driving I herd it making noise then after that I didn't hear it any more but now my truck misfire a lot what damage did I do or could it be stuck somewhere in the engine now I've noticed some oil leaking under my truck please help

⟐ Commented July 30, 2023 at 15:24 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: My truck will not start the anti-theft light will not come on

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 02:15:33 -0700

My 1998 ford expedition will not start and now my anti- theft lite dus not come on

I tried to put a code reader on it to see if there was any codes and the data plug dus not work I check all fuses on it and they are good soo can someone please help me

⟐ Commented July 02, 2022 at 2:15 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: How to hook up the bake lines on the 1997 Ford Expedition alt 4x4 ABS

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:42:39 -0700

How to hook the brake lines into ABS module which line go were

⟐ Answered October 11, 2019 at 8:42 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Air conditioner has bad oder

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:24:55 -0700

When I turn on air conditioner it smells bad even worse when I turn on heater. Also some type of oil pooling on floorboard driver's side.

⟐ Answered December 20, 2024 at 21:24 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Accidentally triggered theft mode 1997 Eddie Bauer expedition

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:29:06 -0700

Just bought a 1997 Ford expedition the key got separated from the black sleeve containing the chip tried to start 4 times it started then died the 5th attempt heard a clunk sort of like a auto lock and then zero power nothing tried replacing battery still nothing what can I do?

⟐ Answered July 12, 2024 at 16:29 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Accessory lights won't go off

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:33:41 -0700

Interior lights won't go off on my 1997 expedition

⟐ Answered July 13, 2016 at 19:33 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: 1998 Ford Expedition 4x4 5.4L Brake line came apart

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:12:58 -0700

I just changed my brake pads and in the process the caliper came detached from some line and all the brake fluid started squirting out. What the heck just happened???? Lol. It has some sort of nipple and I am able to insert it back into the hose but it keeps coming apart when I press on the brakes.

Thank you

⟐ Commented February 16, 2020 at 9:12 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Car Radio only turns on when pressure is applied upwards

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:26:50 -0700

I have a alpine MDA 7755 and the car radio only turns up when i use pressure upwards from under the radio. It turns back off when I stop applying pressure.

⟐ Answered August 06, 2019 at 19:26 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Engine will not turn over

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 05:07:44 -0700

After replacing my fuel pump, my vehicle started up. But then the next day nothing. Did not turn over. When i attempt to start it i get a clicking sound.

⟐ Answer accepted September 24, 2018 at 5:07 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Head light not turn on

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:12:43 -0700

The head light for my Ford Expedition is not on..I change the light Bulp and still don't work

⟐ Answered August 17, 2016 at 19:12 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Stuck in Limp mode

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:58:43 -0700

How do I get my 2000 expedition out of limp mode?

⟐ Answered April 03, 2026 at 1:58 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: Why is my keypad not working?

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:48:17 -0700

Why is my keypad to unlock the door not working?

⟐ Answered October 29, 2025 at 0:48 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: AC/Fuse or relay

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:14:40 -0700

My AC does not blow cold air just hot air so I need a fuse or relay or does it need to be recharged?

⟐ Answered August 08, 2025 at 5:14 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: need to locate interior light fuse

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:37:54 -0700

Fuse box diagram location in a 2000 expedition

⟐ Commented September 29, 2023 at 19:37 MST

1997-2002 Ford Expedition: 1999 ford expedition theft light blinking error 23 won't start. New ke

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:54:18 -0700

1999 ford expedition theft light blinking error 23 won't start. New keys made and programmed still not working. I tried every short cut listed on the web. Still no start. I replaced the ECM board, reset all the boards with unconnected ground to positive on battery. Still no start. I have an aftermarket fab been working no problems. It locks and unlocks the doors. Please, I need my suv running.

⟐ Answer unaccepted March 15, 2023 at 18:54 MST