| 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%)
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Chart based on 49 repairs.
1997 Ford Explorer other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 6 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
| 143000 mi | Rear driver side door lock stuck. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 131000 mi US $300 |
Door latch broken, door would not open |
| 144000 mi | door latch failure... |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 119860 mi C $450 |
rust on tire rims leading to flat tires. dead rear lightbulb. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 156700 mi US $10 |
rear hatch not closing, removed hatch, did body work on hinge attachment points re-installed door and replaced tail light bulb (broken by slamming mis-aligned hatch) |
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