Ford Explorer Forum

Temp gauge on 97 SOHC stays at hot but fluctuates slightly

I have a 97 Explorer Limited SOHC. A few weeks ago I started up the truck and within a few minutes the temp gauge was a...

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posted by davidearle1

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explorer fuel gage

fuel tank is full but gauge reads empty. any ideas?

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posted by colbenson

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2000 Explorer won't start...

I haven't driven our explorer for a while now...maybe 2-3 weeks. Tonight (it's raining), I am about to go take it for a...

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posted by mcleana

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Rear Noise While Turning on '92

Hi. While making tight turns on pavement (such as in a parking lot) I am getting a sort of grinding sound that seems to...

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posted by therealulysses

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-= REQ: TSBs for 2000 Ford Explorer - See Inside =-

Looking for several TSBs for a 2001 Ford Explorer. 02-08-01 Timing chain tensioner 02M01S6 AUG 04 Recall - Tube Mounted...

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posted by not

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new water pump 97 xlt sohc

I have been losing coolant (tried adding leak-sealer liquid) and a repair guy told me that I need a new water pump. He...

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posted by barnardgumble

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4wd hi/lo lights flashing

I've read a little about this problem before. 1998 Explorer XLT 4WD Both the 4WD HI and 4WD LO lights flash 5 times eve...

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posted by bmacfarlane

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Binding Steering

I have a 1998 Explorer; V8; 107,000 miles. The steering binds up when trying to turn. Then it "releases" and turns norm...

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posted by mrvm

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1997 Explorer P0171 and 174 trouble codes

To all, Any ideas? These indicate "lean fuel air mixture bank 1" and P0 174 is the same for bank 2. It drives fine. I n...

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posted by someone

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Dashboard Paint Scuff - Help Please

My '96 Explorer has a tan colored dashboard. While carting some supplies, I managed to get it scuffed in a few places o...

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posted by lenkrauss

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Door Locks - 97

Front doors work fine, back left lock will operate manually, right back lock is stuck down and the door won't open. I'm...

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posted by mskaeser

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96 explorer high mount brake light

Googled this one to see if I could find a way to test the ballast or the neon bulb. Came up empty handed. Went to get c...

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posted by nospamrcpdrums

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96 V8 with 50k on it Gunked up ... why?

I had to replace a leaking valve cover on my 96 this weekend, and was SHOCKED to find a TON of sludge in the valvetrain...

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posted by randyf

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Front differential leak

My 2001 XLT 4x4 has a slight drip from the front differential cover. I have 2 questions: Is a gasket required or can I...

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posted by NoSpam4Me

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OBD2 eader

I'm thinking of buying one of these. Around £25 on ebay. I know nothing at all about them. Are the more expensive ones...

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posted by trefor

12 comments posted 20yrs posted by trefor