Used 1997 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Worst Decision I have Made
NeverBuyFordAgain, 05/24/2004
1997 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Based on other responses, I am not the only one who has had bad experience with the Ford "Exploder". That's a typical term from mechanics. I have put over $3k in repairs to it in the 3 years I owned it. Replaced timing belt, manifold work, and it has this issue with stalling whenever it is idle, fixed it once, won't pay to fix again, traded it in(and got barely anything for it), also my horn, power locks, and rear windshield wiper all quit on me. I will NEVER buy a FORD again.
Not Bad For An Older SUV
Roy C., 03/06/2008
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought used from caring owners at 72K. Now 108K. No major problems. Average mileage for 90's SUV (12/17, driving it easy). Rough ride on bumps, but has smooth acceleration/power. Repairs - had to replace hood support struts and the AC condenser. Finish has faded on plastic trim all over (front grill and especially on rear pillars on either side of rear glass). The seat incline lever on driver's side is positioned poorly and broke after being bent numerous times during normal entering and exiting. Rear passenger power window quits working occasionally, then begins working again. Good sound system. No water leaks, no wind noise. 4 WD OK, but binds when turning hard.
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Oh No, Never Again
mikecon, 04/10/2003
1997 Ford Explorer Sport 2dr SUV
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
After reading all the reviews about the ford here , seems like every issues everyones has I had from having to replace the heater, the timing belt breaking the os sensors going out, god I will write a book about all the issues, I have had I wouldn't never buy another ford, save your money people a ford exploxer will cost as much as a hummer after you add in all the repairs
They don't make them like this anymore
Karl, 12/02/2007
1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4dr SUV AWD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a practical, fun, and very reliable vehicle, with only minimal unscheduled maintenance. Needed a brake job and tie-ins replaced at 90,000 miles, but what do you expect? The ride is not great, but it's a real SUV that you can drive over fields and rough paths.