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1997 Ford Explorer
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 [...]