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.
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.
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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.
Hind Sight is always 20/20
MackDaddy, 12/15/2002
1997 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV 4WD
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I previously traded my 4-door Exployer for the 2-door thinking we could get better gas mileage but not give up the SUV rideability. Sorry i did! Although still under warranty at the time ,the timing belt was replaced back in 1999 around the 20k mark. My power seat latch broke on the driver side to get to the back seat. My wife has a terrible time getting the baby car seat in and getting the seat belts to work properly. It cost me about $175 to replace my battery at Oxmoor Ford of Lou, Ky, sound system went out the list goes on and own. There should have been a recall on the seats and seat belts for the 97 model.