| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1997 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (10%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 49 repairs.
1997 Ford Explorer electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (64%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 158300 mi US $120 |
first bought it and notice it was starting funny like not turning over right away. then it finally just stop working so had to replace it fix it with a new starter started right up again |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 162000 mi US $280 |
Starter failed, no warning. Attempted to start car with remote start, forgot to turn the key so when I pressed brake to put car in gear, it stalled (safety feature). Upon restart, car wouldn't start. Had to tow to mechanic. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 144000 mi | also needed new A/C seals (had degraded to the point of adding a can of freon every month)... an overhead dome light that would not shut off unless you removed the fuse... |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 248000 mi US $200 |
Electrical cable at starter shorted out, requiring vehicle to be towed to shop. |
| 278000 mi US $40 |
Alternator failed. Replaced with used part. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 150000 mi US $150 |
battery cable clamp corroded through to the point it could no longer hold the battery post and drained the battery to it's doom at the same time |
| 100500 mi US $125 |
Blender door oh heater/AC unit inop, resulting in no temperature control. |
| 135000 mi US $140 |
Lights,Dash,dimmed and trouble lights came on. Air bag began to beep and engine began to run terrible. Tested Battery,voltage regulator and alternator. Replaced alternator which included a new voltage regulator. Work was done by me. |
| 103540 mi C $550 |
No airconditioning because of leaking coolant. |
| 120400 mi C $450 |
Power chair did not move back or forth. Repaired power seat switch. |
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