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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMFK18547LA07953 · Checked Nov 10, 2026
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1FMFK18547L•••••• 2007 Ford EXPEDITION

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Steering Apr 2015
My steering shaft locked up on the highway. I almost could not turn the vehicle. It took much force to break it free. Made it home and started to diagnose it. First, I thought the rack & pinion failed. But it turned out to be fine. It appears that the steering intermediate shaft…
Power Train Aug 2014
The wiring harness from the transmission to the engine compartment crosses over the catalytic converter on the passenger side. There are a series of clips that are supposed to hold the wire harness close to the under body of the chassis. These clips prevent the wiring harness…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMFK18547LA07953 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.