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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Ref...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. Discard wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. It is a torque prevailing des...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
  • Disconnect starter motor wires.
  • Remove starter motor ground cable nut.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolt.
  • Remo...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1993-97 -> Continuous Memory -> EEC -> EEC IV -> EEC V -> Except Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> Malfunction Indicator Light -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

EEC

Except Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

When using NGS tool No. 007-00500, or equivalent, select Diagnostic Test Mode Results, then press CLEAR or disconnect battery ground cable. Codes will be erased from back-up memory after 24 hours.

Malfunction Indicator Light
  • Activate diagnostic test mode.
  • Disconnect diagnostic connector.
  • Jump BL/W and GY/BL wires using suitable jumper wire.
  • Wait about two seconds.
  • Remove jumper wire and reconnect diagnostic connector.
  • MIL will stay on, and codes will be erased.

EEC IV

Continuous Memory

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After the engin...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Raise tensioner by turning counterclockwise, then remove belt.
  • Install new be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Fuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Ford Explorer  5.0 V8 GASFuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Filter
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio Noise Capacitor
  • Left Fog Lamp
  • Starter Motor
  • EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module
  • Theft Indicator
  • Ignition Cylinder Tamper Switch
  • Generic Electronic Module (GEM)
  • 1997 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Front Power Window Switch
  • Master Window Door Lock Control Switch
  • RH Front Power Window Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE - WITH CONTROL TRAC - SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS
    Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Sticking, Binding
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
  • Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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