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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Explorer fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 292002

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While having vehicle jumped started fuel line began to leak. Dealer was notified; however, was unable to fix problem.

- Goppland, MO, USA

problem #3

May 201999

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Bethel, AK, USA

problem #2

Jun 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #1

Jun 291998

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer was driving on highway at 55 mph under normal road conditions, consumer heard something popping. Then noticed a gas smell. Within a few seconds later other motorist was signaling for consumer to pull over. Pulled over and found engine on fire. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they do not do fire repairs and the vehicle was not under warranty. *akthe vehicle was under warranty but the warranty did not cover fire related failure.

- Los Vegas, NV, USA

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