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4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,038 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 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 142004

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,077 miles

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

While having the tires rotated dealership noticed that the upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely, and needed to be replaced.

- Onamia, MN, USA

problem #1

Nov 091998

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Upper ball joint fell apart at 5mph, and driver lost control. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

- New Port Richiy, FL, USA

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