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    1997 Explorer Key Fob

    replaced batteries and tried the programming the remote. Explorer locks cycle after turning key switch 5 times but does not see remote. The remote tests good at the auto part store with a little tester display for remotes and batteries. This is an original remote that used to work but sat in a...
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    codes P0171 and P0174

    Had the exact same issue. Only happened when it was cold out. Changed upper and lower intake gaskets and o rings and problem never came back. Not expensive and not terribly hard to do yourself. Ed
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    1997 Explorer Key Fob

    Trying to get an old key fob working but I think it needs new batteries and I will take care of that tomorrow. I have tried the programming procedure and everything I have read says to turn the key 8 times. My Explorer enters the programming mode after 5 key cycles. Does this mean I have other...
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    2004 EX with electrical Problems

    Number 4, I disregarded the codes but included them in my post because they are the only codes displayed. First thing I thought of considering the random nature of the electrical failures was the battery and its connections. All check good aand a quick check of the battery and the charging...
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    2004 EX with electrical Problems

    Any info would be appreciated. Going to try and figure it out tomorrow. Ed
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    Anybody have any ideas? Please help. Ed

    Anybody have any ideas? Please help. Ed
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    2004 EX with electrical Problems

    Trying to help a friend at work with a strange problem with her Explorer. Drove fine one night. Next morning CEL light on, door locks, radio, windows, interior lights inop. Gas guage reads "0" even though plenty of gas. Message center shows only dashes. codes read P0463 and P0579. Vehicle runs...
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    Quick question on 1997 wheel bearings

    Going to change the wheel bearings on son's 1997 2WD Explorer. Do the brake caliper brackets have to come off to get the brake rotor off? I had to put blue locktite on the caliper bracket bolts due to them loosening. Now I am wondering how hard it will be to get them back off. I have a propane...
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    97 2wd balljoints and wheel bearings

    Hi All, Haven't been here in quite a while as the Explorer has been doing well. My son has been using it and we planned to change the front wheel bearings this weekend to get rid of a slight roar while driving. I jacked up the front last evening to just look this over and get a idea of what...
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    2001 Ford Ranger

    Bob, I got the code for the airbag from the flashing light code. I was going to help him fix the other problems too If I could. Ed
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    2001 Ford Ranger

    From what I know at this point is that the check engine light has been on and not being able to connect to read the codes has been going on for a long time but the truck has run pretty well. I thought if the computer fails the truck systems would default to preset values but continue to run, Is...
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    2001 Ford Ranger

    Several different scanners have been tried and they all fall to connect. Some others have told him he may need a new PCM. Like I said I am doing long distance trouble shooting. I told him to check the fuses but I think that has already been ruled out. I wanted to find the main power and grounds...
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    2001 Ford Ranger

    Thanks Colintrax, The vehicle is in another state. My friend bought the truck second hand. The PCM had issues when he bought it. How can I tell if the pcm in it is original or the correct one. Can it be looked up by the VIN number? Thanks. And to everybody sorry if I posted in the wrong...
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    2001 Ford Ranger

    Hi All, Hope you can help me. I am trying to help a friend long distance. He has a 2001 Ford Ranger and at this point it is about all I know. The truck has had the check engine light on since he bought it but it runs pretty good. It recently started flashing the airbag light with a code 46. I...
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    1997 Explorer suggestions for aftermaket stereo

    Thinking of getting a new system for my son for Christmas. He has the stock radio and cassette player with the cd changer in the console. Had a lot of problems with the cd changer. Would like to upgrade to a better system but not trying to build a really killer system yet just something kind of...
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    97 SOHC Fuel Pressure

    Thanks for the info. Ed
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    97 SOHC Fuel Pressure

    Street Rod, New fuel filter and connections are good, no leaks. FPR did not not have any fuel in it when I disconnected the vacuum hose. Spark plugs were worn but all looked the same and looked like they had been burning good. No evidence of oil burning or wet with fuel. Turning key on three...
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    97 SOHC Fuel Pressure

    Just finished working on my son's Explorer. It was missing bad and slowly got worse. Decided to do basic tune up. Changed the plugs and wires. Plugs needed changing and I found one of the wires was open. Runs pretty good now. I also changed the fuel filter. It is a little slow to star so I...
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    1997 4.0 sohc

    My son's 97 explorer has a miss while accelerating on the on ramp to the highway. It occasionally does it after reaching cruising speed. It has no fault codes or check engine light. I thought a miss would trigger the CEL. Kind of hard to figure out what is going on with no clues. Any ideas on...
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    1997 Minor Problem With Cruise Control switches

    Thanks, thats what I needed to know. Ed
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    1997 Minor Problem With Cruise Control switches

    Is the plastic trim piece part of the switch itself or is is a cover that can be snapped back down? Anybody?
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    1997 Minor Problem With Cruise Control switches

    Hi all, Hope you can help me. The plastic cover on the cruise control switches on the left hand side of the steering wheel has popped up about an 1/8 inch gap. At night the light for the switches shines out and reflects off the drivers window. The glare is very distracting. I have pushed on it...
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    Low air from vents

    What is the best way to check for this, and how do you clean it? Ed
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    Low air from vents

    I posted this in another category and got no answers, maybe that is why, sorry. Son's 97 EX SOHC does not have a very good output from the blower. It does change with each fan setting it just seems weak overall. On quick trips it is not worth running the A/C. On longer trips it will eventually...
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    1997 A/C blower question

    Something new popped up concerning this. We have had very heavy rains the last two days. My son said when he turned it on alot of water dripped on the floor in the passengers floor area. I will not have a chance to look at this until this weekend. Is there a drain that must be cleaned out. As...
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