Used 1997 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Solid performer
Frankie, 06/21/2005
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV
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I've owned my Explorer since buying it new off the lot in mid-97. Looking back on it, this car turned out much better than expected. It drives smoothly and relatively quietly. Unless you plan to race through the twisties or zigzag through traffic, it handles quite comfortably. On the downhill side of the depreciation curve, it sure is economical to operate. Just replace the usual wear and tear items - tires, brakes, filters, doodads - and save money for other toys. Can't beat it.
I still like my Explorer
GPDMTR25, 11/12/2005
1997 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV
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I still love to drive my Explorer. I've never had a problem with mine although several of my friends have had minor problems with theirs. I was worried about getting an American made car so I purchased the extended warranty. I've never had a reason to use it though. My second car is a convertible Mini Cooper which is a blast to drive but I still use my Explorer to do all of my main driving because I like it so much.
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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.
Not bad at all...
Q, 02/11/2006
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I have only had my Explorer for 3 months now, but no major problems. It has high mileage, so the things that I will need to replace are expected when an SUV reaches this mileage marker. Roomy, comfortable seats, and it is fun to drive. Ford designed these Explorers to rev high off the line if you give it some gas, and that is what they do. Just wish it got a lil' better gas mileage, it's only a V6. It would be nice to have more horsepower and acceleration too. Ford has got to do something about that, I mean come on ... Pontiac makes a V6 that kicks out 260hp and still gets good gas mileage.
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.