36 problems have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 1997 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 7 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (7 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Seats | |
| Tire | |
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| Electrical System | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Suspension | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Equipment |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport in 1997.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Explorer Sport, the following table can be used to compare the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport with the Ford Explorer Sport from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1997 Explorer Sport is 36 while the average number of problems reported for the 9 model years of the Ford Explorer Sport is 85.
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| 1997 Explorer Sport |