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10.0

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

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Explorer electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 302001

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Battery exploded while vehicle was idling. No fire or injuries.

- Hockley, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 012000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
I was just wondering why dreager Ford did not tell me of the recalls (I saw from your website) when I took my vehicle in to be worked on three deferent times for a charging problem. Also is there a way to trace this vehicle history using the VIN number? no summary listed for above vehicle.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 051998

Explorer

  • miles
Battery failed.

- Northville, MI, USA

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