1997 Ford Explorer equipment problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1997 Ford Explorer — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Spare tire hoist cable failed on 1997 ford explorer xlt, resulting in spare tire breaking free of the vehicle while in motion. *tr”
filed Aug 8, 2010
“Far left dash lights and lights behind indicators on left side of steering wheel went out shortly after receiving the vehicle in 1998; this was repaired under warranty; the lights went out again sometime after the warranty period expired. The sound system amplifier goes out intermittently with no…”
filed Apr 13, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Equipment problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Explorer | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 Explorer | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.