1997 Ford Explorer cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 213 complaints for the 1997 Ford Explorer, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 213 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 29 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 29 crashes, 10 fires, 13 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Consumer was at a complete stop with her foot on th brakes, all of a sudden the vehicle lurched forward, resulting in a collision.
Accelerator pedal was stuck when applied to pass on an incline. Dealer notified. Ts dealership removed throttle cable and found frayed fragments inside cable covering. There was a recall regarding this condition however, vehicle's VIN was not included. Had multiple problems with hood latch. Cruise control engaged on its own.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer
- Tires 764 complaints
- Engine 212 complaints
- Suspension 112 complaints
- Brakes 106 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 97 complaints
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Transmission 71 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints