1997 Explorer Van Ford ExplorerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1997 Explorer Van Ford Explorer, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2004. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Explorer Van Ford Explorer has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Explorer Van Ford Explorer recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Ford Explorer year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ford Explorer median. How we score
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What Ford Explorer owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
4WD LOW AND HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED / SIX TIMES FLASHING EVERY THREE MINUTES. WHILE IN REVERSE THE CAR WOULD SHUTTER/BANG. FOLLOWED BY THE VEHICLE NOT ENGAGING INTO DRIVE.
I HAVE A AWD WITH APPX 75,000/MI AND THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE. REPLACEMENT COST $4,700.00. I DO NOT OR HAVE BEEN ROUGH WITH THIS VEHICLE. NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING ONLY... AND MY GAS GAUGE WENT OUT ON MY VEHICLE ALSO.
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