1997 Ford Explorer
Safety profile for the 1997 Ford Explorer. Recall, complaint, and investigation data from NHTSA.
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Year
1997
Vehicle Type
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Manufacturer ID
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Recall Campaigns
18 recalls affecting the 1997 Ford Explorer
Recalls
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign # | Component | Summary | Report Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F… | Oct 13, 2009 | 4,500,000 |
| 09E025000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFT… | May 11, 2009 | 42,540 |
| 09E012000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFT… | Apr 7, 2009 | 16,270 |
| 07E104000 | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEM… | Dec 11, 2007 | 1,657 |
| 07V336000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIV… | Aug 3, 2007 | 3,600,000 |
| 06V286000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MA… | Aug 1, 2006 | 1,200,000 |
| 06E049000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FO… | May 24, 2006 | 27,176 |
| 06E026000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER V… | Mar 23, 2006 | 61,944 |
| 01X001000 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY T… | May 22, 2001 | 13,000,000 |
| 00V422000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES AND STILL RETAIN THE ORIGINAL THROTTLE BOD… | Dec 27, 2000 | 220,000 |
| 00V402000 | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A FRONT SWAY BAR LINK CAN FRACTURE. | Nov 28, 2000 | 810,000 |
| 00T005000 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIREST… | Aug 21, 2000 | 14,400,000 |
| 00V168000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED … | Jun 19, 2000 | 20,637 |
| 99V062001 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM M… | Mar 30, 1999 | 898,739 |
| 98V060000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM ENGINES. THE ENGINE FUEL … | Mar 19, 1998 | 320,000 |
| 97V137000 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LIFTGATE ASSIST GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BOD… | Aug 19, 1997 | 2,200 |
| 97V074000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERE… | Apr 30, 1997 | 23,000 |
| 96V161000 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NO… | Aug 29, 1996 | 134,770 |
NHTSA Complaints
50 complaints for the 1997 Ford Explorer
Complaints
nhtsa-complaints
| Complaint ID | Component | Summary | Date Received | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1745057 | ENGINE | ENGINE | May 3, 2021 | No | No |
| 1745058 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | May 3, 2021 | No | No |
| 1745056 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES | May 3, 2021 | No | No |
| 1667666 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Jun 8, 2020 | No | Yes |
| 1557493 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Apr 12, 2019 | Yes | No |
| 1557491 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | Apr 12, 2019 | Yes | No |
| 1557492 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Apr 12, 2019 | Yes | No |
| 1471690 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | May 29, 2018 | Yes | No |
| 1404644 | SEATS | SEATS | Aug 30, 2017 | No | No |
| 1404645 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Aug 30, 2017 | No | No |
| 1404643 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS | Aug 30, 2017 | No | No |
| 1368124 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Apr 3, 2017 | No | No |
| 1344467 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Dec 29, 2016 | No | Yes |
| 1177040 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS | Apr 23, 2015 | No | No |
| 1172776 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Apr 8, 2015 | Yes | No |
| 1172740 | STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY | Apr 8, 2015 | No | No |
| 1081170 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Jun 30, 2014 | No | No |
| 1081171 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Jun 30, 2014 | No | No |
| 1059594 | TIRES | TIRES | Apr 24, 2014 | No | No |
| 1019577 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS | Nov 4, 2013 | No | No |
| 1019578 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | Nov 4, 2013 | No | No |
| 1016678 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Oct 20, 2013 | No | No |
| 1013400 | TIRES | TIRES | Oct 1, 2013 | No | No |
| 1013403 | WHEELS | WHEELS | Oct 1, 2013 | No | No |
| 1011222 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Sep 20, 2013 | No | No |
| 990016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Jun 28, 2013 | No | Yes |
| 983998 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Jun 5, 2013 | No | No |
| 983997 | STRUCTURE:BODY | STRUCTURE:BODY | Jun 5, 2013 | No | No |
| 973597 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Apr 12, 2013 | No | No |
| 973598 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | Apr 12, 2013 | No | No |
| 970546 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Mar 26, 2013 | No | No |
| 970547 | SEATS | SEATS | Mar 26, 2013 | No | No |
| 968405 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Mar 14, 2013 | No | Yes |
| 968406 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Mar 14, 2013 | No | Yes |
| 963980 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Feb 19, 2013 | No | No |
| 963978 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Feb 19, 2013 | No | No |
| 963979 | ENGINE | ENGINE | Feb 19, 2013 | No | No |
| 963974 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Feb 19, 2013 | No | No |
| 963981 | SUSPENSION | SUSPENSION | Feb 19, 2013 | No | No |
| 963976 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Feb 19, 2013 | No | No |
| 963982 | SERVICE BRAKES | SERVICE BRAKES | Feb 19, 2013 | No | Yes |
| 963983 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Feb 19, 2013 | No | Yes |
| 955151 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Dec 27, 2012 | No | No |
| 954709 | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN | Dec 21, 2012 | No | No |
| 953266 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS | Dec 11, 2012 | No | No |
| 942758 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Oct 4, 2012 | No | No |
| 930423 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Jul 26, 2012 | No | No |
| 917569 | SEAT BELTS | SEAT BELTS | May 7, 2012 | No | No |
| 912185 | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | Mar 29, 2012 | No | No |
| 905997 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Feb 20, 2012 | No | No |
Related records
Data sources & freshness
NHTSA Model Year Database
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NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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NHTSA Complaint Database
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