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SuspensionPart report

1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
190,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 190,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201013%
200744%
200523%
20041416%
200379%
200253%
20011610%
1997117%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology