20 Most Recent 1997 Ford Explorer AWD - Page 2 Questions & Answers

If it's happening that often open the hood and try to pinpoint it. I would start with the power steering pump.

Do you have a wiring diagram for your wiper motor circuit ? You might have a relay in the circuit which may be bad and causing your problem. https://www.google.com/search?q=1997+ford+explorer+wiper+motor+wiring+diagram&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjfjN2gmqPVAhUC54MKHf-8DXsQsAQIIQ&biw=1364&bih=642 Hope this helps

have the "U" joints or cv joints checked at the front end

You can fix it yourself if you have average mechanic skills and tools. The axle won't cost over $120 I'd only $250 labor+part

sounds like a bad radio install or radio is bad

You have to have a mechanic look at it. You shouldn't drive it with the belt still on there. Cut the belt off and get it out of there, make sure the engine's totally cooled off, and charge the battery to full charge. If you have an electric fan, the engine won't overheat as quickly,but the battery will run down. If you have a belt-driven fan, you can only run 5 minutes to get to a mechanic,or just have it towed is the best. The pulleys all have to be inspected and cleaned of any debris left by the ruined belt. If you're gonna start it and drive it for the 5 minute trip,you need to make sure everything is clear in there,nothing rubbing. don-ohio (:^)

You don't unless you are prepared to make extensive modifications to the electrical system and anti theft circuits. Easier, much easier , to have dealer program the key.

Crankshaft sensor regulates fuel pressure. When pressure is not detected the system defaults and kills the spark to plugs. A fuel pump relay is not expensive and good to keep spare in glovebox if old one was good anyway. I had similar problem and also fueltank screen was in pieces and plugging up. But mine needed crankshaft sensor.

you need to go buy a 1/2 inch drive socket set, a pair of plyers, a set of screw drivers and asset of combination wrenches from 1/4 in to 1 1/4 inch

Does your keyswitch turn? If not,apply more turning force to the steering wheel to release the keyswitch. don-ohio

Try cleaning the throttle plate and the IAC - idle air control passage . There are videos on youtube showing how to do these cleanings How to Clean Throttle Body and Idle Air Control IAC Valve Quick and Easy

Sorry to say, you can't. Needs on a scanner to see what's not turning on when cold. I just did a van. They said security. I couldn't get it not to start. It got really cold one morning, then it wouldn't start. Checked on the scanner, everything was good. Went to the starter and loosened, then tightened the 2 nuts for ignition and battery. It was just a bad connection of the wires. It was a 99.

On your 1997 Ford Explorer, in the power distribution box in the
engine compartment, in location # 4 there is a 30 amp maxi-fuse for
the power windows, power moonroof, and power seat.
DISCONNECT YOUR NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE - PD BOX IS 'LIVE"
also in the fuse panel on the end of the dash, visible with driver's
door open there is a 7.5 amp fuse in location # 12 for the power
window relay, washer pump relay.