1997 Ford Explorer Sport TracProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2006. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Explorer Sport Trac 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 Explorer Sport Trac median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
What Explorer Sport Trac owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TRANSFER CASE FAILURE WHEN TRANSFERRED FROM NORMAL OPERATION TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD INSTEAD OF IN FRONT OF MY HOME, I BELIEVE AN ACCIDENT MOST SURELY WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. THANK GOD I TESTED THE 4 WHEEL OPERATION BEFORE I TOOK A TRIP TO THE SNOW COUNTRY. THERE…
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