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

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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 cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #5

Oct 302001

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles

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

Well, the first thing that stopped working was the thermostat, then the window regulator and seat bealt, I went to the dealer and just to see the problem I was charged 160usd. I think it's unfair but they said I had to pay and nothing was done to the car. The tires were replaced at sears because I was scared and simply replaced them 4 months after I bought the car. I called the dealer and Firestone recall but they are now asking for a dot code in which sears did not give me. Now I am only asking to please try to refund something. I will never buy a Ford vehicle because they give too many problems and the dealer gets away with problems in which they need to fix because they are factory problems. (tiresize: 15inches)

- Hialeah, FL, USA

problem #4

Jun 012000

Explorer

  • miles
Vehicle overheated, when checking vehicle fluid was turning into slush. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to help.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #3

Oct 201999

Explorer

  • miles
Dealer said overheat was due to faulty thermostat (2nd time). Suggested flushing the system every 30,000 miles to clean the system. When it overheated the first time there was and still is less then 30,000 miles on the vechile. The warranty runs out on May 24, 2000. Today is May 9, 2000. I would like the problem resloved and guatanteed for a while.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #2

Jul 081997

Explorer

  • miles
Radiator cap failed resulting in leaking.

- Litchfield, MI, USA

problem #1

Nov 181998

Explorer

  • miles
Experiencing continued engine overheating and stalling, unable to rectify after replacement of faulty fuel pump and thermostat.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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