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I have a 1997 Ford Explorer V8 with 96,000 miles. I hate to admit this, but the transmission fluid has never been changed. Lately, the transmission has had intermittent issues shifting from 1st to 2nd gear (all the other gears function fine). During acceleration from a stopped position, it...

I have a 1997 5.0 V8 and recently recharged the AC system which resulted in vast improvement. Yesterday, I flushed and filled the radiator with coolant which requires running the heater on high for 10 minutes. Upon completion, the AC is blowing warm again. Does anyone know if running the heat...

Please confirm (I'm not an engine expert). I can see the EGR on the passenger side. Is this enough verification to indicate to use the post 2/97 wire set? Advise. JC

I have a 1997 Explorer 5.0 V8 and I'm in the process of replacing the spark plugs and wires. For 1997 there is a wire set for before 2/16/97 build date and a set for after. I checked my door plate and it says 2/97 (mine just had to be build in February). How can I find out the actual build...

Based on the mechanic's comments, it is necessary to reflash the computer to update the system if you have a #3 or #7 misfiring code. Does anyone have the recall information or reference number? The dealer wants to charge me $80 and is not competent enough to look up the recall. Thanks in...

I have a 1997 Explorer 5.0 with sluggish acceleration. I visited Autozone for a free OBD check. The diagnosis was "Cylinder 7 mis-firing". A local mechanic informed me that he has encountered this diagnosis before and changed the wires/plugs to no avail. The solution he said is to upload the...

Hello All - I have a 1997 Explorer 5.0 V8 and recently encountered sluggish acceleration and the subsequent check engine light (CEL). Autozone OBD test showed "cylinder 7 misfire". Took it to Pep Boys and the service writer said he encounters this issue frequently and noted a "silent"...

I have a 1997 Exploreer EB 5.0 with 85K miles. Yesterday I started hearing a variable clicking noise/thud just under the passenger glove box. I thought it was something shifting around in the glove box, but I continued to hear the clicking even at a stop. It sounds like it is the mechanism...

Thanks for the reply. I noticed only (1) pipe on the passenger side containing the CAT with (2) O2 sensors attached per your description. Since my vehicle doesn't have dual exhaust, would I have a pipe on the driver side or am I just not looking hard enough? Thanks for your help!

I have a 97 Explorer 5.0 w/ 81K miles. A few months ago the check engine light came on. I had the dealer diagnose the problem as "Bank #1 rear oxygen sensor, slow response. Reprogram PCM. Retest". I object to paying $350 for this service and have chosen to perform the job myself. I've...

Details Please... Can someone provide me the following to changing O2 Sensor? 1. any special tools required? 2. based on diagnosis, where will I find the faulty rear sensor (#1 cylinder? technician stated above cat converter but difficult to access) I am a diy'er and don't want to make...

I have a 1997 5.0L Explorer EB. The check engine light came on without any noticeable issues. I took it to a dealer and they ran the diagnostic for $75. They diagnosed the problem as "Bank #1 rear oxygen sensor, slow response. Reprogram PCM. Retest". The technician stated that the sensor is...

I found the problem. It was an exaust leak on the flexible metal tube connected to the EGR valve. Thanks for all the help. The part cost me around $40 and saved me a service visit.

I have a 1997 Explorer 5.0 V8 with 55K miles. Around 30K miles I started hearing what sounded like an exhaust leak which occurred during the first few minutes of driving, especially in cold weather. The sound would disappear after approximately 10 minutes of driving. The dealer said the sound...