10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1997 Ford Explorer:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #8

Apr 032003

Explorer

  • miles
When the vehicle was parked, the torsion bar snapped.

- Lebanon, VA, USA

problem #7

Feb 202003

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
The sway bar broke, which caused a noise.

- Canada, 00, USA

problem #6

Jul 032000

Explorer

  • miles
The sway bar links broke prior to the recall notice, consumer was sent a check for the repairs of the front sway bar links, however the left front drive shaft was also replaced due to the links breaking which caused damage to the drive shaft, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the drive shaft as well.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #5

May 032002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Front sway bar broke, could puncture tire. Manufacturer will be notified.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #4

Feb 222002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Alldata.com and other sites show a safety recall for this vehicle year/model for the front sway bar. However, upon numerous requests to the service dept. At said dealer, they say it doesn't affect our particular vehicle. But, our vehicle's sway bar has been making a popping/squeeking noise almost since it was purchased. We want Ford to cover the replacement, before a serious accident occurs.

- Rome, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 032000

Explorer

  • miles
The sway bar links broke prior to the recall notice, consumer was sent a check for the repairs of the front sway bar links, however the left front drive shaft was also replaced due to the links breaking which caused damage to the drive shaft, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the drive shaft as well.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #2

Jul 032000

Explorer

  • miles
The sway bar links broke prior to the recall notice, consumer was sent a check for the repairs of the front sway bar links, however the left front drive shaft was also replaced due to the links breaking which caused damage to the drive shaft, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the drive shaft as well.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #1

Jan 301999

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front torsion bar broke while consumer was driving at 20 mph, and almost lost control of the vehicle. Failure not related to road conditions.

- Akion, OH, USA