Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows twelve common structure related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the door (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (four problems).


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

The Door problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the driver side door could not be opened from the interior or exterior of the vehicle, causing the contact to have to enter and exit the vehicle from the passenger side.   Read details...

The Body problem

I own a Ford Explorer XLT 1997 and the rear passenger door on the drivers side only opens from the inside while the other rear passenger door will not open from the inside or out (child lock not activated).   Read details...

The Door Hinge problem

1997 Ford Explorer the driver front door and the passenger side rear door will not open. Contact states she called the service dealer, but it costs too much to have it looked at, parts and labor would be more.   Read details...


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