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Curtis; Could you please post details of the recall--Date, recall number, specifics, etc--so that I/we can determine if it is specific to our vehicle? I have a 2004 xlt 4x4 that experiences intermittent abs light flickering. I suspect that this recall may cover my problem, but I have not...

I could use a little help with replacing a broken visor on my Explorer. It has the lighted vanity mirror, and I'm not sure how to disconnect and reconnect the electrical connection. If you can help I would appreciate it. Thank you.

I am looking for a sunvisor for the driver's side of my 2004 Explorer. The ford item is part #3L2Z7804105EAA. Please advise if you have this part available. Thank you.

Thanks for the tip. I checked the PS fluid level and it is at the full mark and I have not experienced any squealing or resistance during turns. The fluid in the PS reservoir is also a slight reddish color. The only thing that so far sounds logical is Prestone which has dropped onto the...

My A/C system works fine, and I haven't had any dye checks done....any more ideas? Thanks for the reply.

Thanks Lee.....On this V-8 the heater control valve is up near the firewall( I changed it last year), and the leak is too far from it to be from the valve. I just can't figure out why the fluid is oily and green instead of watery and green. It must be that the water is being boiled out of the...

Thanks--I should have remembered that antifreeze has a sweet taste; that is why you have to be careful around house pets or they will drink it and die. I haven't had any leak checking done, so I doubt that could be the answer. My best guess is the mixing of Prestone and engine grease...

Thanks for the suggestions about flushing and filling with another color of antifreeze. I washed off the engine this AM and will look again for green on the top of the block after driving for a while. The next step will be to replace the coolant with another color and see if the drippings...

This is what I am thinking as well, but I can't explain why the dripping solution is absolutely clean rather than dirty (as I would suspect a solution of Prestone and engine grease would be, or as a solution of Prestone and used engine oil would be as well). I have a VERY slow depletion of...

Leave it to a "left Coaster" to come up with this "helpfull" reply. It must be something in the water......... Thanks anyway.

I have a '97 XLT with a V-8 and have a green, oily fluid dripping from the engine. At first I thought it was Prestone, but it is more oily and doesn't smell or taste like Prestone. It is coming from the area of the water pump, but I am not sure of its origin. The top of the water pump has...

97 XLT V-8 Oxygen Sensors I have CEL codes PO-141 and PO-153, indicating the the right aft ( as viewed from the driver's seat) and left forward sensors are "slow to respond" and "faulted", respectively. After locating them, I noticed what appears to be an inspection port above the aft sensor...

I have CEL codes PO-141 and PO-153, indicating the the right aft ( as viewed from the driver's seat) and left forward sensors are "slow to respond" and "faulted", respectively. After locating them, I noticed what appears to be an inspection port above the aft sensor that is held in pace with...

My 5R-55E was so "reliable" that I sold it with 65K on the vehicle and got a Toyota. Now if I can just do the same for the other one I have with the 4R70W. If, as they say, "Ford has a better idea", it will probably die of loneliness! Gator

I might add...tape your nuckles, cuz you are bound to lose about 4 of them on the headers, etc. You can get them all if you remove the tire and the fender skirt, but it still is a chore. take your time and a few deep breaths.... Gator

Robb According to the part numbers from Ford, that is an EGR Control Valve (part Number F-63Z-9J459-AA) for the '97 EX), and is different in appearance from the DPFE found on the left side of the block on the '96 4.0 Ltr. I changed that part first as it was the least expensive at $22, and...

Thanks for the reply Robb. I looked again at the Haynes manual for the Ford Ex 1991-2000 and on page 6-25 under EGR-general description it says "1996 and later models(except 1996 5.0 Ltr V-8 engine) are equipped with the DPFE system..." However, when I look at the DPFE that is on the left...

My 1997 EX has the 5.0 ltr V-8, and the EGR code PO-402 has caused the CEL to be illuminated for the last several weeks with no degredation in mileage or performance. I have changed the EGR control valve (F-63Z-9J459-AA), the EGR Position Sensor 9F-2ZE-9G428-B) and the EGR Valve...

Thanks for confirming that it is in front of the engine on the SOHC V-6 rather than in plain sight on the heater hoses by the fire wall on the passenger's side as it is in the V-8 and OHV engines. Now I'll get the part and "Let the fun begin". Gator

I' m glad that it was easy for you, but.... Where is it located on the SOHC V-6 PLEASE! It doesn't sit on the top of the heater hoses in plain view as it does on the OHV or the V-8. Thanks again Gator

Heater control valve I too have been experiencing the mysterious anti freeze smell in the engine bay on both of my 1997 explorers. One also has experienced intermittent failure of the heater to supply hot air when requested. I thought that I would be replacing that thermostat AGAIN, but now...

I have one of each--a v-6 OHC and a V-8 5.0. I'll sell you the V-6 any time you want it.......

Transfer case My 97 XLT 4WD started making what appeared to be a slight grinding noise from the transfer case recently and a when I placed it into 4WD/High or 4WD/Low the noise went from slight to extreme. The mechanic that looked at it today said that the chain inside the transfer case is...

Door handles broken My door handle in the backseat broke as well and upon inspection I found that the mechanism is made of a somewhat flimsy metal that broke and wouldn't allow the handle to "catch" and thus cause the door to open. I fixed it by using a small piece of metal that I adhered to...

Which EX to buy? I have 2 1997 explorers. One has the SOHC with 5R55e automatic transmission and 4wd. The other has the 5.0V-8 and 2wd. If I were to buy another, I would give serious thought to an AWD Limited with a 5.0 V-8. My reasons: The 4R70W transmission that comes with the V-8 is a...