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Alternate way Thanks for the great info! I modified this slightly and had great results. Accessing the switch I only needed to replace my on/off cruise switch which for me was located on the left side of my steering wheel. Wiring harness was ok. I did NOT disconnect the battery cable, but...

Great thread. My post EGR valve cleaning comments: Removing EGR Valve: EGR is bolted on with either top/bottom 9/16" & 1/2" or 14mm & 13mm. My 1 stubby crescent was a pain in the A*$ to use, and I didn't want to buy a nice stubby 1/2" ratcheting craftsman for $20. So I went to Harbor...

Thanks for the pics and nice write up! I was wondering how I was going to get to that bottom bolt. Ive got a 97 V8 (10/96 build) with the same setup. I'm showing P0401 and P0402 (excessive and insufficient flow). Found a cracked/crumbling vacuum hose from regulator to EGR valve which I...

Great write up!! Just finished mine. Someone had posted about having one side not having enough threads on the bolt to start the bottom nut. I had the same problem on my passenger side (driver side has the lean from drivers weight, fuel tank weight, etc.) I'd read others suggest jacking up...

My 97 AWD Limited is bouncing a LOT on the front end. Ordered the replacement shocks recommended on this forum for my air ride system (Monroe's 40005 - Front Both, 40006 - Rear Right, 40007 - Rear Left) Mine has the Normal/Offroad switch that lifts the vehicle 2-2.5" and just noticed the...

Just replaced mine this evening. Rear bolt on seat closest to drivers door would not come off. This bolt goes all the way through (you can see light through the hole after you get it out). I soaked it w/ PB Blaster from top. Would have tried some from underside had I known. Finally loosed...

I saw 2 different post on slickdeals on this and just picked one up myself. go to Advanced Autoparts http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_16990029-P_x_x?cm_mmc=CSE-_-Google-_-VALUE3-_-VALUE4&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=16990029 Buy the Actron CP9180 for $94 Add...

I was reading a few posts on dealing with faded black plastic, from heat guns to Black Wow. A lot of people raved about Black Wow, but at $25 for 4 oz, the Forever Black looked like something worth trying and quite a bit cheaper per ounce. It would also appear to last longer since it's a...

The hose in the radiator mouth is a great idea. The diverter tube in the install kit doesn't fit.

For those that said their dealer didn't have the bulbs, you can buy them from fordparts.com for $12.98 each. Ouch! http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/PartDetail.aspx?n=tf946DGAMnqA98uwbLCQHQ%3d%3d&id=88369458&m=2&search=true I wondered about LED replacements too, but the bulbs to be replaced...

Did anyone have any luck finding a replacement?

I believe (with the help of a friend that stopped by) can confirm the heater inlet hose is the one with the heater control valve on it. edit: Found another post that has a pic of heater control valve http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=186244 I did my flush tonight by...

1997 5.0L Explorer - coolant flush tee install question Looked at alldata and ford factory manual and searched here. Trying to find heater inlet hose that comes out of firewall and goes to top of engine is hard when both heater hoses drop behind engine and I can feel clips but can't see what...

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There's a ton of info available on here. You're best bet is to try a search first. I came up with the following: Forget the gauge replacement, shows you how to tear it apart http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46290&highlight=indiglo+install Interesting discussion should you...

Outstanding thread. My needle selector is a bit off so it will be interesting to see what the fix will be for me. My one thought is if you need to replace your instrument bulbs (like I do) or repair a cruise control switch, since you've already started some disassembly of the dash, might be...

No more shudder. Problem was exactly as described. Thanks all for the input! Now with so much great info I'm going to try the rear brakes next, replace broken antenna mast, flush coolant systems and flush the tranny.

I did turn the wheels sharply with the engine off (making a bit of room to get the front passenger wheel guard off). That can induce air in the system?

there should be a new thread button top left when you enter a forum. Ours for example.. click home to get back to the main page on the right you see a box that says popular sections click 1995-2001 Explorers Choose Stock You should see the New Thread button top left of all messages

First of all thanks to everyone who makes this forum. I never tried to fix anything beyond lights before this forum. This community is almost like having the Dad you wished you'd had to teach you things about vehicle maintenance. Now to my issue. I have a 97 Explorer AWD 5.0L, 97K miles...