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Hey everyone. I am having window issues on the driver side door where the window seems to sitck going down or up. I have tried to lubricate the track sI can get too but maybe a bushing wore out? Is there a thread covering mechanical window issues on a 97?

I did add a thin bead of copper rtv betweeh the motor and the housing when I installed it, along with the rubber gasket that came with it. No more leaks! I was concerned about future needs to replace a broken thermostat so I used rubber gasket and paper gasket for this portion.

I was able to install mine this weekend. The old housing was a challenge to get out. PArticularly because one of the bolts had seized up. Had to break the insert away from the plastic housing to remove the bolt. So far so good with no more leaks.

I hear the wallet part!

I have replaced enough bolt on parts that I am starting to wonder when she is a modified 97. Only parts I consider modified are the headlights, air intake and the bigger tires.

It's running, seems to be spinning when the condensor turns on while the vehicle is in my driveway. I have since found out that the original Thermostat housing has been leaking coolant from the dreaded seam. Going to replace that then look into the AC cutting out. Seems connected to the WOT...

SImmons reached out to me immediatly after I had posted responding to an email I had sent maybe 30 mins earlier. The clips install this way. A definte DOH! Excellent customer service!

I bit the bullet and bought one of those nice casted thermostat housings from Simmons Autosportz SimmonsAutosportz . Ordered the proper sensors (Motorcraft SW6146 and DY1269) per Jonathan and then are too be installed with included retaining clips from Simmons. I am sure this is going to be a...

My 1997 Ford Explorer does a similar thing. Just under normal driving, city streets, stop and go traffic it works for maybe 15 minutes then cuts off. Blowing hot air from the dash vents not the defrost. Is this a vacuum hose issue? AC works fine if outside temps are in the 60s. Once you get over...

I have a similar issue where it will work for awhile and then stop working. No hard accelerating on my part. Seems to work longer when the weather is cooler out when the AC is not needed. Is there a sesnsor that shuts off the compressor if it gets too hot in the engine bay?

So I bit the bullet an upgraded to Spyder lights after having to replace the stock Headlamps a 3rd time. Issue now is almost all the plastic bushings to hold the little posts that stick out have disintegrated. Anyone know what size rubber grommet fits?

I am sorry for being so dense, but I just don't get what you are trying to tell me. The broken hose is currently connected to the Variable intake Solenoid shown below. I need to figure out where the other end connects. I have looked and just can't find it.

OK I agree that I should not leave it unplugged. Where does this end plug into? For the life of me, I can not find it.

Where would the broke end connect? If I understand Sedition correctly and it robs me of power I may want to leave it disconnected...

OK. Thanks. Looks like I am dealing with a variable intake system (VIS) vacuum hose that broke. 2000 Street Rod's post showing a harness helps me know what to look for. I'll let y'all know what I find.

Newbie. Thanks for the patience as I delve into the fun of learning. Multiple questions. 1 - I have a 1997 Ford Explorer that is a salvage. A new used motor was put into her. How do I find out the specifics of this motor. 2 - What is the device I have circled and numbered 1 called? where...

I hate to scrap any car but I think I might have too.

Thanks for the feedback all. Yes it's a SOHC. Odometer stopped working at 217,106. Bought it for $600.00. I live in a mobile home park that allows some maintenance but no projects. I want to fix it myself but not sure I have the time to set aside right now.

I'm in san Jose CA. Blew the head gasket on a 1997 Explorer 4 x 4. Place I am living at will not let me work on it as a multi day project. Any recommendations for places to call to find out the cost of putting in a new motor?

Hey all! Looking forward to learning and wrenching on my 1997 Ford explorer. First issue to tackle is California SMOG. Have failed and am getting P0171 and P0174 error codes. Going to check for vacuum leaks and go from there.