1997 FORD EXPLORER Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element Issues in the 1997 FORD EXPLORER

8 visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac systemwindshieldelectrical heating element complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element Complaints

#10062095 |
THE HEAT ACTUATOR "BROKE" AND ELIMINATED ANY HEAT TO DEFROST MY WINDOWS. *AK
#10060082 |
THE BLEND DOOR IS BROKEN ON MY HEATER...EVER TRY TO DEFROST A WINDOW WHEN IT IS MINUS 5 WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON..? THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IN A RECALL CAMPAIGN IT IS POORLY DESIGNED AND DANGEROUS! *AK
#10041371 |
DEFROSTER DOES NOT DEFROST/DEFOG WINDSHIELD DUE TO THE HEAT/AC BLEND DOOR BEING BROKEN. COMMON PROBLEM FOR FORD EXPLORERS. FORD IS REMISS IN NOT RECALLING THE VEHICLE TO FIX THIS HAZARDOUS CONDITION. *JB
#10017037 |
FORD EXPLORER HEATER PLENUM/ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING THIS PAST WINTER. CLIMATE CONTROL IS STUCK ON COLD AND DEFROST DOES NOT WORK IN COLD WEATHER. DURING A ROAD TRIP TO A NEARBY CITY EARLY THIS SPRING I WAS BARLEY ABLE TO SEE OUT THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE OF THE ICE AND FOG ON MY WINDSHIELD. I BELIEVE THIS IS A KNOWN MECHANICAL DEFECT BY FORD AND DEALERS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IN CONTACTING SEVERAL SEATTLE-AREA DEALERS, ALL REFUSED TO FIX AS A SAFETY PROBLEM, SAID NO RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, SAID I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, THIS IS ABSURD FOR A PROBLEM THEY CAUSED WITH FAULTY DESIGN AND PARTS THAT CAUSES SERIOUS VISIBILITY PROBLEMS IN MANY OLDER EXPLORERS. *JB
#8023555 |
THE A/C AND HEAT WAS UNABLE TO COME OUT OF THE BLEND AIR DOOR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FORD FOUND THAT THEY INSTALLED THE WRONG BLEND AIR DOOR ACUATOR DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. TS SCC
#8007134 |
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH BROKE, COLD AIR WAS BEING DISTRIBUTED. CONSUMER UNABLE TO DEFROST WINDSHIELD.*AK *YH
#754768 |
CYLINDER HEADS OR HEAD GASGETS FAILED CAUSING COOLANT LEAK INTO CYLINDERS AND OUT EXHAUST. SUSPECT FAULTY HEATER VALVE LEAKED COOLANT CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE HEADS OR GASGETS.
#899395 |
WINDSHIELD WASHER COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE, MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME. IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. SECOND TIME DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ONE DAY IN COLD WEATHER OUTSIDE, PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED AND THEY FOUND RELAYS OVERHEATING AND STICKING CAUSED BY SHORTED MALFUNCTION SWITCH ON PRIOR REPAIR AND THEY REPLACED BOTH RELAYS. *YH

Other 1997 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Tirestreadbelt 396 complaints Tires 332 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 121 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 77 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 74 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 60 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 44 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 38 complaints Suspension 38 complaints Unknown Or Other 36 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 35 complaints Suspensionfront 33 complaints Electrical System 28 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 25 complaints Tiressidewall 25 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 21 complaints Structurebodydoor 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 19 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 19 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 16 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 16 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 16 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 15 complaints Seats 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 14 complaints Seat Belts 14 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 14 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 13 complaints Electrical Systemignition 12 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 12 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 12 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 10 complaints Steering 10 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 9 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 8 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 8 complaints Structure 8 complaints Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 8 complaints Suspensionrear 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Visibility 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 5 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 2 complaints Equipmentotherlabels 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodytailgate 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seathandle Infant 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Child Seatshield Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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