| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007125460 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I own a 1997 ford explorer awd 5.0 liter. the seat belt latch on the driver's side no longer holds the seat belt in place after i buckle up. in |
| 007125459 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I own a 1997 ford explorer awd 5.0 liter. the seat belt latch on the driver's side no longer holds the seat belt in place after i buckle up. in |
| 007125100 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. while driving 30 mph, the contact smelled smoke and then noticed smoke rising from the engine compartment |
| 005125048 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while being serviced for the radio. the dealer stated that |
| 007120838 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Owner of 1997 ford explorer that had a recall issued in 2001 for throttle body problem. nhtsa #00v-42200. my explorer was not one of the recalled |
| 007114441 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. while driving 5 mph, the vehicle began to shake. the contact placed the vehicle in park and shut off the |
| 007114087 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. while driving 40 mph, the contact lifted the emergency brake and the handle failed. no warning lights |
| 007110190 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. while driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck when it was depressed. the contact had to depress |
| 007109287 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | THE 1997 FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE CRUISE SWITCH LOCATED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. *AK |
| 007106632 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. the contact stated that on three different occasions, the vehicle shut off and the keys could not be |
| 007101115 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*- the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. the mechanic informed the contact that there was a recall for the cruise control deactivation switch. the |
| 007100810 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | My 1997 ford explorer was parked outside a local restaurant when i was alerted that the interior of my vehicle was on fire and that the fire |
| 006099056 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While driving my 1997 ford explorer on i-64 e at approximately 60 mph, smoke started to pour into the car from under the dashboard. i pulled over as |
| 006098377 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | On a 1997 ford explorer had problems with transfer case. first noticed when driving on interstate with cruise control on vehicle made grinding noise |
| 006098376 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | On a 1997 ford explorer had problems with transfer case. first noticed when driving on interstate with cruise control on vehicle made grinding noise |
| 007097052 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*- the contact stated that while attempting to drive the 1997 ford explorer with 134800 failure mileage the driver's front seat belt failed. the |
| 007095599 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*- the contact stated that he had not been able to start up the 1997 ford explorer since 02/09/07. the contact had replaced the starter, the spark |
| 007095598 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*- the contact stated that he had not been able to start up the 1997 ford explorer since 02/09/07. the contact had replaced the starter, the spark |
| 007093859 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl* - the contact called regarding a 1997 ford explorer. the airbags did not deploy. the driver of the vehicle was driving around a curve, and the |
| 007090623 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl* - the contact was driving at 5 mph under dry conditions when the accelerator pedal became detached. the contact saw that three links failed. |
| 006090004 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl*- the contact stated was driving 25 mph when the vehicle started making a loud popping sound each time she made a right turn, the sound seemed as |
| 006089629 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Tl* - the contact stated that while driving with cruise control on at a speed of 65 mph the cruise control did not disengage. the weather was clear |
| 006088806 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated due to the heater being inoperable, the defroster did not operate. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the |
| 006087866 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated in an attempt to defrost the windshield, no heat was produced. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the blend |
| 006086347 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | The cars heat/ac would switch between high heat to max cool. i took it to the local ford dealer and was told it was a problem with the blend door and |
| 006085181 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | When i stopped using my ac and turned on the heat in my 97 ford explorer all i get is cold air. this happens at all heat settings including defrost. i |
| 006085180 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | When i stopped using my ac and turned on the heat in my 97 ford explorer all i get is cold air. this happens at all heat settings including defrost. i |
| 006083948 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds with the cruise control activated a burning smell came from the steering wheel. also, while |
| 006083947 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds with the cruise control activated a burning smell came from the steering wheel. also, while |
| 006083446 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Blend door actuator on 97 ford explorer eddie bauer is not working properly. dealership is quoting $1000 to fix it because dash board have to be |
| 006083401 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated all 5 seatbelt buckles failed to release properly. the front left and front right buckles failed to release and the belts had |
| 006083289 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lurched forward out of control and was difficult to stop when the brake pedal was depressed |
| 006083000 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Bought explorer in the summer of 2006, went to turn on the heat only blows cold air unable to defrost windows. this is a 1997 explorer that after |
| 006082157 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the spare tire fell out of the mount while driving along the road at 20 mph. the cable failed next to the tire. the spare |
| 006082156 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the spare tire fell out of the mount while driving along the road at 20 mph. the cable failed next to the tire. the spare |
| 006081867 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I am the original owner of this 1997 ford explorer. after a few years, i started to have problems with the heat/defrost. i have had this repaired |
| 004077852 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the cruise control was inoperative when engaged. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who |
| 004077851 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the cruise control was inoperative when engaged. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who |
| 006077345 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the cruise control was set at 55 mph while driving on the highway when the vehicle accelerated on its own. the cruise control |
| 006076647 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph on any road condition, the vehicle swayed violently from side to side. the sway bar was replaced in |
| 006076646 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph on any road condition, the vehicle swayed violently from side to side. the sway bar was replaced in |
| 006076645 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph on any road condition, the vehicle swayed violently from side to side. the sway bar was replaced in |
| 006076454 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Brakes failed while backing up due to a hole rusted in the rear steel brake line that runs from the left rear wheel caliper to the right rear caliper |
| 006076153 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Our 1997 ford explorer was parked in the driveway while we were asleep. it caught on fire and burnt completely up destroying a 6000.00 stereo system |
| 005075907 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I have a 1997 ford explorer xlt. my ac blend door failed this winter. i can get either full heat or full cold and no in between. from what i have |
| 006074669 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had a brake fluid leak that was leaking onto the vehicle speed control switch. there was a recall #97v074000 |
| 006074254 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I see all of the recalls on the ford explorer date 1997 but i own a ford explorer 1997 and the only recall notice that i received is the one for the |
| 006074253 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I see all of the recalls on the ford explorer date 1997 but i own a ford explorer 1997 and the only recall notice that i received is the one for the |
| 006074106 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contacted stated while starting the vehicle the fuses for the horn, cruise control, dashboard lights and compass burned out. while driving at |
| 006073274 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Turned into parking space at low speed. when brakes were applied vehicle surged forward and struck building trapping a lady between vehicle and |
| 006068287 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I jumped a car and grounded the cables on the bracket at the top of the engine. immediately after jumping the car, a strong fuel odor was noted. the |
| 006066019 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated the engine idled roughly. while sitting at a stop sign the vehicle idled erratically. while traveling around curves or down |
| 006063900 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I returned from a trip to notice that the spare on my 1997 ford explorer had "disappeared". seems that the cable that holds it had rusted out and |
| 006063351 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | THE BLEND DOOR ON MY 1997 FORD EXPLORER FAILED. THIS FAILURE DID NOT ALLOW PROPER DE-FOGGING OF THE WINDSHIELD. *NM |
| 006058417 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20mph a vehicle collided with the contact's vehicle. this was a side and frontal impact and the driver's side |
| 006056089 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Regarding recall 00v402000 on sway bar problems i also was told my vehicle was beyond the recall date however the same parts have broken just as the |
| 005051455 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | The heater blend door failed on my 1997 ford explorer while driving it in snowy conditions. i only had cold air blowing on my windows. after reviewing |
| 005048262 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: the contact stated when attempting to stop at a stop sign the vehicle suddenly accelerated and it went through the stop sign and then came to a |
| 005048261 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: the contact stated when attempting to stop at a stop sign the vehicle suddenly accelerated and it went through the stop sign and then came to a |
| 005043602 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: the contact state vehicle had been repair under nhtsa recall 98v060000/ manufacturer's recall 98s09 before by the previous owner. when she |
| 002040248 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | 1997 ford explorer developed two failures of the brake line.***no answer required***. *mr the consumers wife experienced a loss of brakes due to the |
| 005039480 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Temperature out of control, defogging/defrosting challenged on a 1997 ford explorer. was told it will it is due to defect in the air blend door. i |
| 005039479 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Cruise control under the hood caused power outage to overhead temperature/direction display. when taken to dealership for repair the tech along with |
| 005039288 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I have a 1997 ford explorer that caught fire. the fire originated around the wiring harness in and around the master cylinder. when my vehicle caught |
| 004037808 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: 1997 ford explorer. the consumer states the four wheel/ two wheel lights are flashing on and off. this will happen until the vehicle is turned |
| 005037150 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | The cruise control on our 1997 ford explorer stopped working. i called and check to see if there were any recalls on this problem because we know of |
| 005037072 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Brake failure leaving personnel residence (noted above). rear steal brake line burst leaking brake fluid and de-mobilizing brake system (pedal went |
| 005034780 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | 1997 ford explorer developed a defect in the defroster and defogger system. *mr the problem was due to a broken plastic door in the a/c/heater |
| 003033652 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Engine crank broke off at pulley. no previous warning, it happened while driving at low speeds. 110 miles on engine at time of catastrophic failure |
| 005033617 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Over rough pavement or entering ramped driveways at an angle, vehicle rocked side-to-side more than normal, with an occasional "clunk". inspection |
| 004030372 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Several problems with this auto, it seems to be falling apart. the driver side seat belt no longer latches. we have to loop the driver side through |
| 004030371 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Several problems with this auto, it seems to be falling apart. the driver side seat belt no longer latches. we have to loop the driver side through |
| 004030370 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Several problems with this auto, it seems to be falling apart. the driver side seat belt no longer latches. we have to loop the driver side through |
| 004030369 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Several problems with this auto, it seems to be falling apart. the driver side seat belt no longer latches. we have to loop the driver side through |
| 004030368 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Several problems with this auto, it seems to be falling apart. the driver side seat belt no longer latches. we have to loop the driver side through |
| 004030367 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Several problems with this auto, it seems to be falling apart. the driver side seat belt no longer latches. we have to loop the driver side through |
| 005030331 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While driving on the i15 interstate freeway and making a merge onto california state hiighway 78 in heavy traffic the accelerator peddle bracket |
| 005029211 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: the engine light came on. consumer took vehicle to dealer ,who said they could not get it in until saturday for repairs. tuesday the vehicle |
| 005028914 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE LATCH MECHANISM HAS FAILED FOR THE DRIVERS SEAT IN MY 1997 FORD 4 DOOR 4X4 EXPLORER |
| 005028861 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | 1997 ford explorer, 5.0 l engine, automatic transmission. the car's engine unexpectedly races to the point that its brakes will not hold it back. |
| 005028363 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Driver side seat belt fails to stay latched, or sometimes becomes unlatched with drivers forward body motion (extend line of sight, change radio/ |
| 005028362 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Driver side seat belt fails to stay latched, or sometimes becomes unlatched with drivers forward body motion (extend line of sight, change radio/ |
| 005027668 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: the cruise control switch stopped working, the consumer lifted up the hood and noticed that fluid was leaking around the master brake unit. the |
| 005026351 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: contact stated while using the defroster system the windshield cracked from the outside to the inside. vehicle had not been to a service |
| 005026350 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: contact stated while using the defroster system the windshield cracked from the outside to the inside. vehicle had not been to a service |
| 005024424 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: the overdrive light intermittently came on. dealer said it could either be a loose connection or moisture in the system. after about five miles |
| 005021464 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | AIR BLEND DOOR FAILURE. I ONLY HAVE HOT AIR. |
| 997020898 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | 1997 ford explorer lower ball joints on explorer, both sides, left and right, had a clunk when going over dips in road. ford did not find the problem |
| 001019987 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I own a 1997 ford explorer that since its been purchased the air conditioning and the heat were always giving me problems, i have since found out that |
| 005019189 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Dt: 1997 ford explorer the driver front door and the passenger side rear door will not open. contact states she called the service dealer, but it |
| 005018112 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Consumer heard noise on driver's side wheel and front stabilizer bar broke. consumer called the dealer, and ford was told consumer's vehicle was not |
| 005015749 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While driving 55 mph vehicle caught on fire on its own. pulled over, and the fire department extinguished the fire. vehicle was towed to a garage |
| 005013963 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | After pulling off the interstate i noticed my 1997 ford explorer was making awful noises and didn't handle well. when i got home i realized the sway |
| 004013761 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I bought the explorer last april and the a/c worked fine, but when winter got here the heater would not blow warm air. i took it to a mechanic who |
| 004013760 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I bought the explorer last april and the a/c worked fine, but when winter got here the heater would not blow warm air. i took it to a mechanic who |
| 005012740 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While driving 35 mph transmission engaged itself into 4-wheel drive. as a result, vehicle lost power, and would not shift gears. dealer stated |
| 001012534 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Ford explorer 1997, consumer paid for replacement of engine prior to ford recall. *bf the consumer was denied reimbursement under the recall because |
| 005012036 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | (1) cruise control, normal useage (2) when the cruise control is on for more than five minutes, the cruise control switch controlling accel, coast, |
| 004004416 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | The rear lift gate door is tearing away from the where it attaches to the lift gate door hinge on the left side (dirvers side). the door has always |
| 005004191 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | 1997 ford explorer. with malfuction car would not stop fast idellig after afer using cruise control. could not get it to stop caused the brakes to |
| 001004027 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I was driving the truck on my way home. i had driven 12 miles when i notice smoke coming out of the dash board by the steering column. i pulled over |
| 004003683 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Heater in vehicle became inoperative during a sleet and ice storm. heater blend door failed causing only cold air to blow out of heater and defroster |
| 004002557 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | THE HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL FAILSEDTO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK |
| 004002556 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | THE HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL FAILSEDTO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK |
| 004002474 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Vehicle lost steering control while driving 35-40 mph. this almost caused vehicle to run down an embankment. vehicle taken to the dealer, who |
| 004001056 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I have two 1997 ford explorers (an xlt and an eddie bauer) both vehicles have numerous problems with door latches and power locks. occupants have |
| 001313908 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Replacement of engine due to defective parts; throttle body plate and cam chain guide on motors. *bf the engine throttle plate stuck while the |
| 001313907 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Replacement of engine due to defective parts; throttle body plate and cam chain guide on motors. *bf the engine throttle plate stuck while the |
| 001313906 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Replacement of engine due to defective parts; throttle body plate and cam chain guide on motors. *bf the engine throttle plate stuck while the |
| 004313637 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | The front passenger side sway bar fractured. recall 00v402000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak |
| 004309813 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS TO LOCK WHEN CLIP IS INSERTED OR SOMETIMES APPEARS TO LOCK BUT COMES UNLOCK IF OCCUPANT TAKES A BREATH. *NM |
| 003309773 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | First evidence of noise reported to dealer on 7/22/98. they said there was no problem. noise became unbearable and engine began lossing power. took it |
| 003309772 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | First evidence of noise reported to dealer on 7/22/98. they said there was no problem. noise became unbearable and engine began lossing power. took it |
| 004309136 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While shifting gears vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for |
| 004308903 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | CONSUMER STATED WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK |
| 004307722 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Accelerator pedal and bracket fell off while driving on highway. gas cable was pulled to idle car off road. the pedal was bolted back on by auto |
| 004304239 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | When i lifted off off the gas pedal to brake for stopped traffic, the gas pedal seemed to stick and rev the engine as i was trying to stop. i had |
| 004303744 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | WHILE DRIVING BRAKE FAILED COMPLETELY. *BF THERE WAS NO WARNING. *SC *JB |
| 004302517 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | It is hard to keep the vehicle in the lane when on the freeway. the front end has been done and the tires replaced. manufacturer stated this vehicle |
| 004300921 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Spare tire is stored underneath rear of car secured by a winch and cable which rusted and broke, dropping spare tire to ground, creating a high speed |
| 004300159 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Consumer stated front stabilizer bar broke. as a result, while driving 40 mph vehicle swerved to avoid another vehicle, and almost rolled over with |
| 004300138 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While driving on highway at 40 mph brakes failed to stop vehicle when depressed. vehicle stopped when it collided with another vehicle. driver |
| 004297683 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | My 1997 ford explorer has an intake manifold failure. i understand by reading many message boards and other complaints on the internet that ford has |
| 004295981 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK |
| 004295901 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I have had my1997 ford explorer for two years, the same problem keeps recurring. it becomes suligish on the on set, than the check engine light comes |
| 004292208 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | SWAY BAR LINK FAILURE.*AK |
| 004291124 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | The vehicle stabilizer bolt snapped without warning. as a result, when turning in either direction the vehicle rolls. a recall(00v-402000) was issued |
| 004288224 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | I had purchased a 1997 ford explorer xlt from mk auto in auburn, ca and the car fax i recieved said there had been no recalls and no accidents on the |
| 004287380 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While driving at any speed vehicle jerked and the overdrive light appeareed on the dashboard and remained on. vehicle was taken to dealer for |
| 004286102 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | The driver side seat belt buckle assembly malfunctioned and failed to lock. the latch plate did not lock in the buckle. this rendered the seat belt |
| 004284108 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While driving 65 mph vehicle started swaying uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a dealership for |
| 002280939 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Heater blend door on my 1997 ford explorer does not change positions. it is stuck in the position only giving me air conditioning full time. no |
| 004280731 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While pulling out into traffic, accelerator pedal broke away from the firewall. was able to roll over to shoulder. i was able to reach under the |
| 004280652 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | 1997 ford explorer limited. while driving gas pedal assembly broke off from firewall. unable to accelerate. had to reach under dash to grasp |
| 004279092 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Driver and passenger side door locks will not lock or unlock. rear window would be rolled down so that driver can enter and exit from the vehicle |
| 003278463 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Transfer case failed with no apparent problems. when taken apart by tech. it looked perfectly fine. must have complete replace of transfer case, can't |
| 003278416 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | The vehicle in question is a 1997 ford explorer with 38643km. the a/c heater unit was blowing out only cool air. does not help when you get -30c |
| 000273766 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | My 97 ford explorers paint is checking very bad on all horizontal surfaces and rear gate, and is traveling down the sides getting progressively worse |
| 004271795 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | WHILE HAVING THE TIRES ROTATED DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *LA |
| 004271794 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | WHILE HAVING THE TIRES ROTATED DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *LA |
| 004271302 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | CONSUMER HIT A TELEPHONE POLE AT 25 MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *PH *MR |
| 004270700 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Ford explorer 1997 xlt 4 door 4.0l y air blend door is no longer working such that the heating system is permanently on hot and with a 9 month baby |
| 004270691 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Without any warning, lost all power, engine totally shut off at 45 mph. had towed and was told crankshaft broke. ford knows of problems with the |
| 004269886 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Ford did not apply nhtsa recall 98v060 properly to my 1997 ford explorer vin [xxx]. the do not ground warning was applied to the incorrect bracket. |
| 0000268994 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | On 5 separate occasions when driving in the snow, the 4-wheel drive failed, resulting in the vehicle skidding and hitting a guard rail, a mail box |
| 003268071 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | MY HEATER "SPLITTER DOOR" FAILED TO RELEASE HEAT ABOUT 4 MO. AGO AND IS STILL BRIKEN. I HAVEN'T HAD THE 700.OO TO FIX IT. *AK |
| 004266945 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | While vehicle was parked consumer was trying to recline/adjust the seat. the seat reclining handle snapped. dealership was notified, but did not |
| 002266013 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Egr valve failed at cost of over $250. this is part of the emissions system and is covered by an extended warranty. i requested warranty status for |
| 003266012 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | Blend door failure on automatic climate control module. replaced at a cost of over $700. this is a known and common failure on this car and should |
| 004265249 | FORD | EXPLORER | 1997 | THE HEAT ACTUATOR "BROKE" AND ELIMINATED ANY HEAT TO DEFROST MY WINDOWS. *AK |
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