One problem related to infant child seat handle has been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Rear seatbelt will not stay locked. It to would be hard to keep child seat locked in properly. Dealer notified.
| Child Seat Shield Assembly problems | |
| Infant Child Seat Harness Buckle problems | |
| Child Seat problems | |
| Infant Child Seat Handle problems |