Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the transfer case (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Explorer Sport


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport

The Transfer Case problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked on an incline when it rolled forward and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the repair shop stated that the transfer case needed to   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

I have a 1997 Ford explorer that is difficult and sometimes impossible to get into first and reverse. It exhibits typical premature slave cylinder failure.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

While driving the vehicle, automatic transmission doesn't shift properly and engage from drive to neutral. Dealer has inspected but wasn't able to duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information.   Read details...


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