| 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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 49 repairs.
1997 Ford Explorer suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $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 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 169000 mi US $1100 |
Front wheel bearings were damaged and causing severe vibration. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 131000 mi US $400 |
Ball joint replacement. |
| 144000 mi | Sold because needed many repairs, including a new ball joint, new suspension (all four wheels)... |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 251000 mi US $20 |
Leaking power steering fluid. Found leak at steering rack, but decided not to replace, adding "Stop Leak" and replacing fluid, instead. Leak has been greatly reduced or eliminated since then. |
| 261000 mi US $320 |
Replaced steering rack with rebuilt unit. Old unit was leaking power steering fluid. |
| 257000 mi US $350 |
Replaced right front ball joints and muffler clamp. Car was also in for annual inspection, oil service, and TSB on brake switch. |
| 277000 mi US $292 |
Rear spring shackles too rusty to pass inspection, replaced. Also replaced loose front ball joints. Vehicle passed inspection after repairs. |
| 285000 mi US $794 |
Replaced left front lower ball joint to pass inspection |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 103540 mi C $1000 |
Broken belt for power steering. When towed discovered no coolant and cause was due to leak in heating coil that also need to be replaced. |
1997 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 140000 mi US $400 |
broken sway bar link |
| 138800 mi US $200 |
Replaced steering rack boot |
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