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10.0

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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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 lights problems

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When vehicle is sitting or moving there is a ticking noise coming from engine. Vehicle was at repair shop, and mechanic told consumer that vehicle needed a cam chain guide. Dealership was aware of problem. Dealer replaced the timing chanin, also the brake light was inoperative.

- Atlantic City, NJ, USA

problem #2

Feb 282001

Explorer

  • miles
The third stop light (balast) failed causing the vehicle to fail inspection, the consumer feel this component should be repair at the manufacturers expence since the vehicle has such low mileage. Nlm

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA

problem #1

Jun 011998

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake lamp and fog lamp failed. Mjs

- Irvine, CA, USA

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