Used 1997 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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I love this vehicle!!!
explorerlover, 10/11/2002
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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This vehicle has given me no problems other than normal wear and tear. It is a great vehicle to own. It's fun and easy to drive.
Ready To Trade
Knox's, 11/11/2002
1997 Ford Explorer XL 4dr SUV 4WD
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My husband and I purchased this vechicle as a second car to replace our Jeep Cherokee (shouldn't have). It has costs us about $2,400 to keep it running. From a tune up --->muffler --- >radiator flush ---> brakes--->rotars it's a money pit. Outside of that - the ENGINE light constantly comes on....If you plan to purchase a used Ford (anytype) certainly I would suggesst you research and/or reconsider. I guess the paraphrase about F.O.R.D. is true: F=Fix | O=Or | R=Repair | D=Daily!
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123000 miles and still going strong
Terry in Los Angeles, 11/12/2002
1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV AWD
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I bought my 97 Explorer to pull a 20' boat, then 6 months later bought a 23' boat that weights just at the maximum tow rating. I have had the transmission serviced twice due to the tow strain I put on it, but I have had no problems with any part of the drivetrain. At 100,000 miles I had a problem with the automatic climate control which caused the heater to not work and caused a hefty repair charge. The air conditioning works great. I have all the options and they all still work well.
Most reliable Vehicle we've owned
Bill, 01/17/2010
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
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My wife went to look at this SUV on 9/11/01. 5.0 V7. It has been very reliable, starting to have some repairs now but it has 147,000 miles. I have towed several Uhauls between WI and TX, plenty of power, also a 25ft Boat. It was great when we lived in WI during the winter. AWD works great, you don't have think about when you might need 4 wheel drive. Mileage not so great, but then this is an SUV. 14 around town, 18 on the highwy, best was 19. I had a 94 Explorer so this is my second and now also have a 04 Mountaineer. Smaller V8 4.6L but more power and better mileage. We now live in SC but travel back to and forth from WI. This was a great vehicle on the road.
Good, bad and ugly
tjwarren, 11/27/2002
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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good dependable vehicle - poor city gas mileage - 12mpg -- operates very good on snowy roads and tracks well in normal driving conditions.