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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
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.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1997 Ford Explorer windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #8

Jun 252005

Explorer 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Contact stated while using the defroster system the windshield cracked from the outside to the inside. Vehicle had not been to a service dealer, but was scheduled to be taken in this week.

- Grahamsville, NY, USA

problem #7

Jul 142003

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning rear window shattered. Dealer notified.

- Glen Gardner, NJ, USA

problem #6

Sep 022002

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
The failure of the heater blend door causes uncontrolled windshield fogging and icing. Visibility is often reduced to zero.

- Cresco, PA, USA

problem #5

Jan 012002

Explorer

  • miles

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

Sealant used around front windshield is dissolving and causingt water to leak into passenger compartment. Dealer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Kanas City, KS, USA

problem #4

Mar 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Window lock not working properly.

- Baldwin, NY, USA

problem #3

Mar 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Molding on windshield was falling off, causing windshield to leak inside vehicle.

- Baldwin, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 031998

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear window seal failed.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 171997

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner went to put on the defroster button while driving and the window became frozen to the point that he had to pull off the road and clean the window by himself.

- Big Bear Lake, CA, USA

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