Does the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport have any recalls?

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.

How do I check if my 1997 Ford Explorer Sport recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport?

37 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Ford Explorer Sport recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport. That isn't a guarantee: recalls are added all the time, and NHTSA's records for small manufacturers can be incomplete.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 2

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling4
Service brakes4
And fittings3
Lines/piping3
Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)3

Other Ford Explorer Sport years

Other 1997 Ford models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport have any recalls?: No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.
How do I check if my 1997 Ford Explorer Sport recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport?: 37 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.