One problem related to infant child seat harness buckle has been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Whenever placing ccs seat in middle of back seat, and whoever sits on either side of seat will be trapped. Push release button on the ccs is too close to the seat belt buckles on regular seatbelts, and consumer can't get her hands between buttons.
| Child Seat Shield Assembly problems | |
| Infant Child Seat Harness Buckle problems | |
| Child Seat problems | |
| Infant Child Seat Handle problems |