1997 Explorer Van Ford Explorer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Explorer Van Ford Explorer, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a problem with the door blend on my vehicle. Ford states that they never heard of this problem, however, any website you go to that has ford owners on it have multiple complaints. I have changed the thermostat, traced all vacuum lines, checked the heater cor etc. The blower throws out cold air only. Ford wants in excess of $1,100 to repair the problem. I will not pay this amount. I plan on consulted with my family attorney, and possibly see if a class action lawsuit can be filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10040940, filed 2003-09, 93,800 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Explorer Van Ford Explorer
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Explorer Van Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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