Top 20 1997 Ford Explorer AWD Questions & Answers

Child Locks activated? Normally a slide switch in the door edge.

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do to any electrical work remove neg battery lug first and not blow up expensive modules. door locks dead or door windows or both. ? just one door fails? all flush checked.? pull battery neg lug then put back the cut wire properly ,soldered and heat shrink tubing used, then replace all blown fuses,and put back battery neg lug last? this car uses a GEM module to direct all that, to windows and you do not want to blow up any GEM, ok? lets do fuse related. F8 maxi fuse 30amp in battery junctionbox. boom f10 same box same amps and same maxi fuse type. fuse 10 also blows and all door locks dead too. so when you short out wires things die checking fuses is always first. or CB circuit breakers, none here CB. , boom

its drawing too much air in to the intake bypassing the injectors/air flow sensor check the inlet manifold gasket and all the seals like injector seals or gaskets etc

here's a site that might help.. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/273028-rear-wiper-not-working-97-explorer.html hope so

Tie rods, ball joints, control arm...

what color was the trans fluid when you took it out? did it "sparkle" like it had metal shavings in it?

Speed sensor light, do you mean check engine light? I'm a retired (2004) Ford dealer tech and I have no memory of any light called a speed sensor light.

Time for an overhaul of the transmission.

Faulty fuel regulator.

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

A weak battery will not spin the engine fast enough to start it. Replace the battery and make sure that all of the connections are clean and tight especially in cold weather.

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

Many times after hitting bumps or holes in the roads. Loose connection ! Do you know what a wiring diagram is ? Free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Enter vehicle info. year , make , model and engine size. Under system click on lighting then under subsystem click on thing's your having problems with . See if they share a common grounding point or a connector in the wiring harness ,power supply etc.... Check by wiggling connections , wiring harness etc.. till you find were you can make the lights go on an off .

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

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.