Table 1 shows 18 common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (ten problems).
I recently found out my vehicle has an open recall regarding the possible leakage of the speed control deactivation switch, which could cause a fire whether the vehicle is running or not. The Ford manufacturer's recall #09s09 and the NHTSA recall #09v399000. This is still an open recall. Read details...
Few months ago I have purchased a set of bosch spark plugs (platinum 2 part # 4305). About 3 weeks after I installed them wile driven on the expressway one of them exploded ruining the wire and causing to flip flop all over sparking lucky I stop right away. Read details...
Blend door actuator on 97 Ford Explorer eddie bauer is not working properly. Dealership is quoting $1000 to fix it because dash board have to be removed to fix it. I think there should be some sort on recall on this because it is a common problem with this vehicle. Read details...