1997 Ford Explorer seats problems
The 1997 Ford Explorer has 40 seats complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
40
Seats complaints
2%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Seats complaints by year
Common questions
How many seats complaints does the 1997 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the 1997 Ford Explorer seats — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.