1997 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,731 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 669 | 39% | 96,936 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 202 | 12% | 100,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 198 | 11% | 99,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 105 | 6% | 115,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 104 | 6% | 95,594 mi |
| Visibility → | 90 | 5% | 75,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 83 | 5% | 90,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 80 | 5% | 98,197 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 54 | 3% | 144,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 53 | 3% | 102,266 mi |
| Structure → | 50 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 38 | 2% | — |
| Seats → | 38 | 2% | — |
| Steering → | 33 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 32 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags → | 27 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 20 | 1% | — |
| Wheels → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 4 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 4 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.