Four problems related to oil pump have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I am sending this information as requested but my major concern is that I have not been personally informed for the recalls to the Ford XLT Explorer except the one for the firestone tires and the one for the motor oil pump. My wife and myself contacted bayamon Ford dealer for information on other recalls that appeared in the news and no response was received from the dealer. Could you update me in this issue? should I contact the Ford company?.
Engine failure due to oil pump drive assembly failure(Ford recall campaign #97b12). Manufacturer refuses to cover under warranty.
Oil pump failed.
While driving the engine cut completely off. Dealer replaced engine. Consumer states that after engine replacement, oil pump assembly failed and then oil was leaking again after that was replaced, dealer has agreed to replace consumer's Explorere with a 1998 model. Rack and steering was replaced, due to lost fluid in front end. Seat bracket failed.