Two problems related to power train driveline have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I kept hearing the gears spinning when I would press on the brakes. According to my transmission specialist, the transfer cases were not built right in this year of Explorer. He says he sees the same problem all the time and is unsure why there has not been a recall on this.
Vibration/grinding in front drive line.