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    2000 E.B. Explorer / Thermostat Sensor Part #'s

    Hello! Could someone tell me the part numbers for the 2 Temperature sensors that go into the thermostat housing. I know one goes to the PCM and the other goes to the temp. gauge, Thanks! Chris.
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    Clicking from Glove Box. Heater/Blend Door problem???

    Good evening everyone. Had a loud "CLICKING" come from behind the glove box today, from what I believe to be the "Blend Door Actuaror", or the housing of said part. Heater is running at it's highest temperature setting only, even when I lower the temperature setting to it's lowest and turn it...
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    Transmission Experts: Diagram/schematic/photo needed on TSS sensor location.

    Calling all Transmission experts on this forum. After much reading on my transmission problem, I need a good diagram/schematic or photo of where the TSS sensor is located on a 1997 5R55E transmission. I'm aware that it's an internal sensor but I'm assuming that it has a plug/connector on the...
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    Confused. Which sensor is which??? PO715

    I got a PO715 code showing up. The read out said it was the Transmission Speed Sensor causing the problem. It read:"P0715."Transmission Speed Sensor circuit condition. Vehicle speed above 15 MPH while transmission output shaft speed below 60 RPM. Possible cause Failed transmission speed sensor...
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    Error code P0715

    Greetings all. Here's the problem. The other day, my Explorer gave a hard jerk while changing into 2 (maybe 3rd?) gear. Never happened before. I was under 20 MPH & had just stared it. Speedometer works as do all the dials. My Check Engine light came on & when I had the code pulled it read quote...
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    Starter problem escalates. New starter kills new battery. WTF????

    Greetings. Here's the deal. Got new battery, car won't start. Starter is suspected to be the problem. Did all the checks at the connections, cleaned battery terminals, tested fender mounted starter relay, everything was as it should be: Power at proper points at proper times. Removed battery and...
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    Starter relay wired "Plugged" into the starter!

    Problem solved.... There was a small tab on the backside of the plug (Yes, it was a plug) Depressed it and off it came! Once again many thanks for all the help and advice I've recieved from this forums members. in my starter project. Thanks to all! Chris
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    Wierd electrical/ignition/starter/problem

    Greetings all, Have a minor (I hope!) problem that started yesterday. When turning the key in the ignition, the engine dragged as if the battery was going bad. This is what I believed because I've had a bad battery before, & it sounded just like it...
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    Transmission jerking

    Hello all. In the last few days I've noticed that my transmission has developed a nasty habit of jerking slightly, when Im at about a steady 40 mph. I have to let up of the gas pedal, then accelerate in order for it to stop. This is starting to happen at other speeds as well. Also, Im finding...
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    Attn: Painting Pros. A little advice here pleeeese!

    Long story short: September 22nd, a woman failed to yield & I trashed her Infinity. Naturally, my front end needed replacing as well (hood, bumper, headerpanel, passenger side fender, etc.) After an exhaustive battle with her Insurance company, (still ongoing), they paid me the property damage...
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    Airbag replacement question f/97 Exp. Eddie Bauer.

    2 weeks ago I was in an accident that caused the airbags to deploy. Im now in the process of replacing them & Ive a few questions that need answering. For starters the airbag light flashes then stays on. I attribute this to the fact that the bags deployed & need replacing. What else needs to be...
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    Clunk/Thud from front wheel on left turn only.

    Greetings all for 2013. This is my first problem this year so I hope its not a bad one. Last year in May & June I replaced the Rack & Pinion, Tie Rod ends, right side Wheel Bearing Hub, brakes, swaybar bushings (and sway bar repair kit for both ends of it), and installed a camber/caster bolt...
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    Windshield wiper & washer comes on by itself.

    Good evening & Happy Thanksgiving to all. Here lately, the wipers & washer on my 97 EB Explorer,comes on by themselves. It starts of with the washer squirting water, then the wipers kick in. This only occurs first thing in the morning or late at night after the car has been sitting for several...
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    Moaning/whining sound. Is my Explorer haunted??

    Greetings all. I hope someone can shed some light on a problem thats recently started. Lately when I start my truck, there is a moaning/whining sound coming from either the engine or under the truck. It's not something that only happenes when driving, but when stationary as well. It seems that...
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    Horn just DIED!! Help & WTF???

    Greetings & good morning all. To the point: I just removed the 2 Cruise Control circuits that are on either side of the steering wheel. Reason being that the covers were in very bad shape & I NEVER have used Cruise Control. Both came off and I cleaned out the waxy crap that was in there. Now the...
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    High-mount brake light problem

    Good afternoon. Have been having an issue with the High Mount Brake light for about a week. Seems that it only wants to work when IT wants to. It will come on, then when I push brake again , it wont. Unable to figure out what kind of light is in there because I cant get the lense out. All Ive...
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    Help Removing Steering Column From Rack & Pinion

    Greetings all. Ive been informed that my Rack & Pinion needs replacing. Ive got a new one all ready to go in, but I cant figure out how to get the old rack loose from the end of the steering column. Does anyone know how to disconnect the steering from the old Rack & Pinion? Its located in a very...
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    HELP! No instructions in my 8.8 Traction Lok Kit!!

    Is there anyone who can tell me in what order to install clutch pack? What I have is as follows per side:3 clutch shims marked .030, .035, .040. 4 clutch spacers. 3 friction plates. A total of 10 per side. This kit is from Ford Racing. (Kit # M-4700-B) which I got from Summit Racing. I've no...
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    Extreme clunking & binding in rear end.

    Good evening all. I hope someone here can help with this. I have a 97 EB Explorer, 6 cyl. SOHC, 4 x 4, ControlTrac. Here's the problem: Since Monday, Ive had this EXTREME clunking & binding in the rear end whenever I turn to the left or right. It was so loud that the last time it happened, it...
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    Fog/Driving lights bypass help.

    Good Morning all. I know subject this has been gone over once before, but an update on this information would be helpful. I would like to know if anyone has RECENTLY done the bypass of their fog/driving lights relay, that allows the fog/driving lights to come on independently of the...
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    No Lights!!!!

    Good Evening all. Ive just had the extremely frightening experience of having my headlights go completely out on me, on the Expressway at 80 mph!! Im now trying to figure out just WTF happened?? Originaly, I had a problem with the left side headlight going out and only coming on when I...
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    Eddie Bauer Pin Stripe

    :thumbsup:Greetings all. Im trying to see if anyone knows who or where I can get the EDDIE BAUER pinstripe kit. My rear quarter panel is going to need one when its re-painted next week. I believe the part # is F87Z-7820000-AAA, and its tan in color. Any advice or leads will be appreciated...
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    Suspension Problem Solved (I Hope)

    After reading all of the available information on this forum, I was able to finally adjust my torsion bars and get rid of the annoying passenger side lean. The head of the adjuster bolt on the passenger side was sticking out from the housing at an angle, which I heard was normal, but...
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    Suspension problem

    Need a little advice: My 97 EB has a pronounsed list or lean if you will, to the passenger side. Ive replaced the shocks and ball joints since I've had it, and I cant see any visable damage or broken components under the vehicle. Im guessing its the springs that need replacing next. Anything...
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    Transfer case mysteries

    Hello. I have just this morning replaced my BW4405 Transfer Case in my 97 Explorer EB 4x4. The original one was about gone ( a lot of whirring when coasting @ about 40 mph. etc. etc. ) The problem that Im having now is that 4wd Low & 4wd High have started flashing intermittently. Also, when...
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