1997 Chevrolet Explorer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving at 20mph engine shutdown, forcing vehicle to pull off the road. Crankshaft broke inside engine. Dealer notified nothing they could do. Please provide further information.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle sudden accelerated out of control, resulting in consumer's vehicle hitting another vehicle.*jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer had to replace transmission on 5 different occasions. dealer has been notified; however unable to solve problem.*ak
- Interior lighting
Courtesy lamp in vehicle stays on, and IS unable to turn it off.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights · Tires › Tread/belt
My wife and I were driving on I 75 in florida going about 60mph on easter sunday 2000(1997 ford explorer xlt). without any warning the back passenger side tire blew out. the car pulled suddenly to the right, I managed to gain control of the vehical and stop it in the middle of the road. the…
My wife and I were driving on I 75 in florida going about 60mph on easter sunday 2000(1997 ford explorer xlt). without any warning the back passenger side tire blew out. the car pulled suddenly to the right, I managed to gain control of the vehical and stop it in the middle of the road. the tire did $2800($500 deductable) in damage to the vehical. the tred peeled off of the tire and bent the rear fender under the car. it also broke the rear tail light and scratched the paint. a claim was filed with nationwide ins. And with ford motor credit.( dot number: tire size: 235/75 )
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
When turning the steering feels like it came loose and the wheel turns free. this happens for a split second then the power steering takes hold again. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While driving accelerator pedal anchor separated from firewall, causing the vehicle to idle and not accelerate. dealer has been notified. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch slave cylinder became noisy. yh
- Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Tempreature and directional guage failed. yh
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
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