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1997 Ford Explorer
Accessories - Interior Problems
1997 Ford Explorer Accessories - Interior Problems
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- Door Handle Broke
- Accelerator Pedal Bracket Broke Off
- Cd Player Quit Working
- Door Locks Won't Let Me In. Have To Climb Thru The Back Window
- Gas Peddle Assembley Fell Off
- Loud Buzz With Turn Signal
- Seat Recline Level Broken
- Seatback Fails
- Speedometer Sticks
- NHTSA: Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
- NHTSA: Equipment: Appliance: Air Conditioner
- NHTSA: Seats
- NHTSA: Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle ...
- NHTSA: Equipment: Mechanical: Carrier/Rack
- NHTSA: Equipment
- NHTSA: Equipment: Electrical
- NHTSA: Equipment: Electrical: Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
- NHTSA: Equipment: Other: Labels
- NHTSA: Interior Lighting
- NHTSA: Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
- NHTSA: Child Seat
- NHTSA: Child Seat: Handle (Infant)
- NHTSA: Child Seat: Harness Buckle: Infant
- NHTSA: Child Seat: Shield Assembly
- NHTSA: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- NHTSA: Seats: Front Assembly: Power Adjust
- NHTSA: Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/Cooler
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