Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows 22 common power train related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (15 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on three different occasions, the vehicle shut off and the keys could not be removed from the ignition. Additionally, the vehicle suddenly rolled backwards. The dealer was notified of the roll backs.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

This letter is intended to address ineffective service by aamco that led to failure of a transmission in my vehicle. As you see by the attached letter, I voiced concern about this last year and all aamco suggested was to take it back to the dealer that performed the ineffective service.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Tranfer case will lock up four wheel drive. And there was difficulty in steering. See service bullentin 99-14-2.   Read details...


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