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Programming 1997 Explorer Keyfob

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Can anyone provide instuctions for programming the key fob for my 1997 Explorer. I replaced the batteries in the key fob that hasn’t worked for a while.   The doors do not open.  I remember something about turning the key in the ignition on and off five times but don’t remember [...]

1997 ford explorer starter replacement

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I need to replace the starter.  Can a moderately eperienced person. do this?  If so, how would I go about the replacement?

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Obvious question first… are we sure we need a starter? What are the symptoms you are experiencing and what diagnostic steps have been done? Cut to the chase….. About a [...]

Replacing intermittent wiper switch and turn signal

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Glad you got it fixed.  Its been several years since I fixed mine but I remember it being annoying as hell.  Another tip I remember from my electronics days is that you can clean contacts with a pencil eraser.  I think I had to clean mine twice before it began working properly. [...]

97 Explorer

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I purchased a used 97 Explorer, 2WD, 4D, SOHC, 84,000 miles.  I also purchased the extended warranty from Ford for the first 6,000 miles or 6 months.  Are there any special problems that I need to watch for and things that I need to have the dealership take a look at?  My [...]

1997 Ford Explorer V6 SOHC

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We have a problem with our 1997 Ford Explorer.  The oil gauge suddenly drops to zero pressure when we make a right had turn, and the check gauge light comes on. When I straighten the vehicle out it goes back to normal.  There is no problem with it when I start it [...]

Faulty door switch in cargo area

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I have a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT. Up until about 3 weeks ago the open/close door switch in the rear cargo area worked fine. All of a sudden it will lock the doors but not open them……. Does anyone know why? or what I can do to fix it? I am from [...]

97 EB Automatic Ride Control suspension

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> HOWEVER!!!! I am somewhat dissapointed. The new shock was ordered through > the Ford dealer, but is manufactured by Monroe. (I will include part numbers > below) To my "shock" (pun intended!), the new shock eliminated the > electronic damping feature! Simply isn’t there anymore!
How do you know the [...]

Mothers CA Gold Clay Bar

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I guess my links only work if you edit copy/paste them into your address bar… Joe – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I just took a few pictures you fellow car buffs might enjoy.This Truck > is a 97 with almost 80k miles. That’s my new (as in [...]

How to change headlamps on '97 Silverado

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Are you saying that the elongated looking ones down in the hole are NOT for aligning the headlamps too? Thanks Brian .
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> The two screws that look like headlight adjusters are what you want to remove, > they require [...]

97 Explorer Sport Air Bag Light ON

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anyone  know where the sensors are???
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My air bag light is on, took it to the Ford dealer ran a diaginostic test > and they recommended to replace the RH and LH sensor, cost $650 CDN.  Does > anyone know where are these [...]