One problem related to front seat belt has been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I drive a 1997 Ford explorer XLT. The driver's side seat belt today became unlatched when I hit the breaks hard. This is the second time that this has happened. Had I hit another car, I would have gone through the windshield. Ford wants to charge me $100 for the repair.