Three problems related to structure have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Door compartment between the heater and the air conditioner, made of plastic is broke, causing not to have a heater. Dealer has been notified. Consumer will add more information on this issued. Mr.
The vehicle went onto the shoulder then over, corrected while coming back onto to roadway and rolled over striking a light pole (bridgestone/firestone, p235/75r15, wilderness at m/s, vdhl1py207, left rear). Nlm.
Although not a safety problem, I believe my rusting running boards should be considered a defective product. I have contacted the dealer and they refuse to help me. 1998 models and newer models have plastic running boards so obviously Ford realized they created a defective product and changed it.