20 Most Recent 1999 Ford Explorer - Page 6 Questions & Answers

The motor runs on a mixture of fuel and air. If the mixture is wrong it's not running at maximum efficiency and in some cases can be bad for the engine. When there's too much fuel in the mix it's called running rich, too little fuel/or too much air then it's called running lean. There are a few reasons why an engine will be providing a wrong mix so it's best to get it professionally diagnosed, that's cheaper in the long run than a new motor. Most likely to be something simple like a dirty air filter but could be broken injectors or faulty ECU.

check the rad hoses for leaks, then replace hose, if no joy break some eggs in the cooler container and for a while it will be okay, if the same problem repeats, replace the radiator, if still no joy, you may have to strip the head off and replace the gasket and put it back together, yeah i know what a pain it all is, been there myself, good luck, hope this helps

The pcv valve location is in the rear of the lower intake. Somewhat difficult to get to.

You first bleed the brake furthest from the master cylinder, then the second furthest etc

Attached to cowl panel - right side fire wall , note bundle of wires

If its not from the water pump or hose it is most likely from a rusted out welch plug , This happens if the coolant is not replaced when needed . To do a good repair replace them all . For a bit extra money find brass plugs, end of problem . replace with good coolant.

Faulty fuel injector , not functioning , loss of fuel bar psi, or could be possible air leak.

PASSENGER SIDE OXYGEN SENSOR IS BAD ID BET

probably a HO2S sensor in the exhaust manifold before the cat for bank 2 bank closest to the grill can be injector/s in that bank of the motor or air leaks in the inlet manifold or exhaust manifold before the cat

The live wire from the battery goes to the fuse box and the covering could be worn through before the fuse box. There are also keep alive things that could be the problem like the radio

Did they give you a bidy code when they cleared it? Try a different key that has the chip installed.
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Most of it should unclip, but be careful cause the plastic gets brittle & there might be a couple of screws.

The '97 Explorer XLT I owned had a widow washer reservoir (cap) that is visible only when you open the rear lift gate up. Just below window height on the..umm.. driver's side (if not - check the passenger side). Locate it and fill it with fluid.. as I recall my '97 held nearly a gallon.

The pan is the plug. W car on jackstands not a jack..get a long ratchet bar...proper leverage is the key. Hav a container ready to take any spillage of fluid. Pan can be heavy..get a friend to help..dont rush. Dont overfill

Cud..but a low fluid level etc..trans r complex..hav it test drivn. Brake fluid may b dirty. Du a complete inspect of all systems in vehicle..purchase a shopbook

Yes...need a shopbook from napa. Cable cud be corroded tu

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