Model year record
1997 EXPLORER VAN Ford Explorer
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 10 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor | 1 | 83,000 mi |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Power train: driveline: differential unit | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) | 1 | 43,000 mi |
| Seats: front assembly: power adjust | 1 | 98 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 93,800 mi |
| Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor | 1 | 68,000 mi |
The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.