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1997 FORD EXPLORER in Everett, WA
I own a 1997 ford explorer awd 5.0 liter. the seat belt latch on the driver's side no longer holds the seat belt in place after i buckle up. in order to drive, i have to insert the seat belt into the latch on the passenger's side. when i...read more / reply »
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Everett, WA
I own a 1997 ford explorer awd 5.0 liter. the seat belt latch on the driver's side no longer holds the seat belt in place after i buckle up. in order to drive, i have to insert the seat belt into the latch on the passenger's side. when i...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Bridgewater, NJ
Tl contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. while driving 30 mph, the contact smelled smoke and then noticed smoke rising from the engine compartment. he pulled over approximately two minutes later and discovered flames coming from the engine c...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in New Bern, NC
Tl contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while being serviced for the radio. the dealer stated that the cruise control caused the fire. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Perkasie, PA
Owner of 1997 ford explorer that had a recall issued in 2001 for throttle body problem. nhtsa #00v-42200. my explorer was not one of the recalled vehicles (not built in st. louis or louisville) and i never knew anything about this problem...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Albaqerque, NM
Tl contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. while driving 5 mph, the vehicle began to shake. the contact placed the vehicle in park and shut off the engine. he exited the vehicle, raised the hood, and noticed that the engine was on fire. the ...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Woodridge, IL
Tl contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. while driving 40 mph, the contact lifted the emergency brake and the handle failed. no warning lights illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it would cost $280 t...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Santa Monica, CA
Tl contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. while driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck when it was depressed. the contact had to depress the brake pedal first and then the accelerator pedal for the vehicle to operate normally. sh...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Magnolia, TX
The 1997 ford explorer caught on fire at the cruise switch located on the master cylinder.
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Cross Plains, TN
Tl contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. the contact stated that on three different occasions, the vehicle shut off and the keys could not be removed from the ignition. additionally, the vehicle suddenly rolled backwards. the dealer was not...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in New Albany, IN
Tl*- the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. the mechanic informed the contact that there was a recall for the cruise control deactivation switch. the dealer informed the contact that this vehicle was not part of the recall. therewas recal...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Marietta, GA
My 1997 ford explorer was parked outside a local restaurant when i was alerted that the interior of my vehicle was on fire and that the fire department had been called. black smoke was pouring out of the slightly opened windows when i appro...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Tallahassee, FL
Bridgestone tires. customer states that they have lived with the squishing into the pavement since 11/06 and was reimbursed but still is not happy with the new tires that were put on the car* the consumer stated she has had to live with an...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Tallahassee, FL
I have been having a problem in tallahassee getting tires that are not broken, intentionally preinstallation at the sidewalls / and then overpressurized on a big red tire machine, see previous complaint against tires plus, confirmation no....
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Norfolk, VA
While driving my 1997 ford explorer on i-64 e at approximately 60 mph, smoke started to pour into the car from under the dashboard. i pulled over as fast as possible and was met by a virginia dot truck who noticed me suddenly cross two lane...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Grand Island, NE
On a 1997 ford explorer had problems with transfer case. first noticed when driving on interstate with cruise control on vehicle made grinding noise and would not decelerate had to put into neutral to stop. when decelerating while driving ...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Grand Island, NE
On a 1997 ford explorer had problems with transfer case. first noticed when driving on interstate with cruise control on vehicle made grinding noise and would not decelerate had to put into neutral to stop. when decelerating while driving ...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Silver Spring, MD
Tl*- the contact stated that while attempting to drive the 1997 ford explorer with 134800 failure mileage the driver's front seat belt failed. the seat beltwas difficult to buckle and would unlatch while driving . the vehicle has not bee...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Terre Haute, IN
Tl*- the contact stated that he had not been able to start up the 1997 ford explorer since 02/09/07. the contact had replaced the starter, the spark plugs, and continues to experience the same failure. they pulled the front end of the mo...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Terre Haute, IN
Tl*- the contact stated that he had not been able to start up the 1997 ford explorer since 02/09/07. the contact had replaced the starter, the spark plugs, and continues to experience the same failure. they pulled the front end of the mo...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Logan, OH
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 1997 ford explorer. the airbags did not deploy. the driver of the vehicle was driving around a curve, and the road conditions were icy and snowy. the driver hit an embankment head on and the vehicl...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Tallahassee, FL
I bought 4 new dueler alenzas from tires plus on apalachaee parkway on or about 11-2-2006 which are obviously defective, substandard and/or recalled tires, and they will not replace them or swap out for a better tire. four (4) other bridge...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Trevose, PA
Tl* - the contact was driving at 5 mph under dry conditions when the accelerator pedal became detached. the contact saw that three links failed. the contact found that there was service bulletin 616531 for this failure. updated ...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Ashland, KY
Tl*- the contact stated was driving 25 mph when the vehicle started making a loud popping sound each time she made a right turn, the sound seemed as if it was coming from under the driver's seat area. the road and weather conditions w...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Liverpool, NY
Tl* - the contact stated that while driving with cruise control on at a speed of 65 mph the cruise control did not disengage. the weather was clear and about 30 degrees fahrenheit, and the odometer reading was 121000 miles. the failure di...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Murfreesboro, TN
Dt*: the contact stated due to the heater being inoperable, the defroster did not operate. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the blend door needed to be replaced.
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Conway, SC
Dt*: the contact stated in an attempt to defrost the windshield, no heat was produced. the vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the blend door needed to be replaced.
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Jupiter, FL
The cars heat/ac would switch between high heat to max cool. i took it to the local ford dealer and was told it was a problem with the blend door and would cost about $1100.00 to repair. the repair would include a updated blend door motor...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Stuarts Draft, VA
When i stopped using my ac and turned on the heat in my 97 ford explorer all i get is cold air. this happens at all heat settings including defrost. i talked to a ford dealership and the service man there said it is probably the blend door ...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Stuarts Draft, VA
When i stopped using my ac and turned on the heat in my 97 ford explorer all i get is cold air. this happens at all heat settings including defrost. i talked to a ford dealership and the service man there said it is probably the blend door ...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Saint Augustine, FL
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds with the cruise control activated a burning smell came from the steering wheel. also, while driving 55 mph the vehicle jerked to the left. furthermore, the vehicle surged forward witho...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Saint Augustine, FL
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds with the cruise control activated a burning smell came from the steering wheel. also, while driving 55 mph the vehicle jerked to the left. furthermore, the vehicle surged forward witho...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in North Andover, MA
Dt*: the contact stated all 5 seatbelt buckles failed to release properly. the front left and front right buckles failed to release and the belts had to be cut to release the occupants. an independent service dealer replaced the seatbelts...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Warsaw, NY
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lurched forward out of control and was difficult to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. the second incident happened when the vehicle was started from the parked position. the...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Canton, OH
Bought explorer in the summer of 2006, went to turn on the heat only blows cold air unable to defrost windows. this is a 1997 explorer that after talking to three different dealerships told me that they all do break and that ford has made...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Whitestone, NY
Consumer received a recall on bridgestone firestone tires. consumer has a tire blowout prior to receiving this recall. the consumer feels he should have been alerted about the faulty tires long before now.
1997 FORD EXPLORER in King Of Prussia, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the spare tire fell out of the mount while driving along the road at 20 mph. the cable failed next to the tire. the spare had not been used since the purchase of the vehicle. the contact has the affected parts. t...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in King Of Prussia, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the spare tire fell out of the mount while driving along the road at 20 mph. the cable failed next to the tire. the spare had not been used since the purchase of the vehicle. the contact has the affected parts. t...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Huntsville, TX
Consumer complaint concerning the firestone wilderness tire. the consumer was denied reimbursement for the spare tire because the tire was not replaced by an authorized dealership.
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Midlothian, VA
I am the original owner of this 1997 ford explorer. after a few years, i started to have problems with the heat/defrost. i have had this repaired twice costing around $2000 total. once again, i no longer have heat/defrost and am scheduled ...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Cottondale, AL
Dt*: the contact stated the left rear tire blew out while the vehicle was parked in a driveway. the sidewall dryrotted according to the tire dealer. the tires had about 50000 miles of use on them before the blowout. the tires were recomm...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Santa Barbara, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the cruise control was inoperative when engaged. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the cruise control switch needed to be replaced. after the cruise control switch r...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Santa Barbara, CA
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the cruise control was inoperative when engaged. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the cruise control switch needed to be replaced. after the cruise control switch r...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Deltaville, VA
Dt*: the contact stated the cruise control was set at 55 mph while driving on the highway when the vehicle accelerated on its own. the cruise control would not disengage. the vehicle revved to 85 mph before the contact turned the key to t...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Denver, CO
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph on any road condition, the vehicle swayed violently from side to side. the sway bar was replaced in 2003. a few months later, the contact noticed there was a nhtsa recall, #00v402000, regardi...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Denver, CO
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph on any road condition, the vehicle swayed violently from side to side. the sway bar was replaced in 2003. a few months later, the contact noticed there was a nhtsa recall, #00v402000, regardi...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Denver, CO
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph on any road condition, the vehicle swayed violently from side to side. the sway bar was replaced in 2003. a few months later, the contact noticed there was a nhtsa recall, #00v402000, regardi...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Stratford, NJ
Brakes failed while backing up due to a hole rusted in the rear steel brake line that runs from the left rear wheel caliper to the right rear caliper. lost all braking. towed to ford dealer for service where brake line was replaced. told by...
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Moseley, VA
Our 1997 ford explorer was parked in the driveway while we were asleep. it caught on fire and burnt completely up destroying a 6000.00 stereo system, 2 sets of golf clubs, part of a deck, and parts of another vehicle.
1997 FORD EXPLORER in Poca, WV
I have a 1997 ford explorer xlt. my ac blend door failed this winter. i can get either full heat or full cold and no in between. from what i have read, this costs about $1000 to have fixed. it is a ridiculous problem that seems to happ...
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