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    Locate wires for Knock Sensor bank 1 / spark plug possible cause

    Got a question. Anyone ever see this issue on a Ford explorer ? The guy in the video is working on a Ford F150. He shows the spark plug coils arc -ing onto the block creating p0325 and others 2nd question I got the p0325. Engine = 1997 SOHC 4.0 V6 where can I find the wiring connectors for...
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    Transfer case / Trouble codes / Test drive / Need assistance

    go watch this video it's only 3 min long drives up to 40-50mph seems to be stuck in 3rd gear. pulled codes p0325 knock sensor 1 (Bank 1) P1729 how should I proceed?
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    Installed used transfer case. Tops out at 30mph.

    I got 6 flashes of 4x4 HI and Low in the dash... Also I got a constant O/d light flashing Now it seems to run through gears 1 through 4 okay.But just keeps revving up and won't switch to 5. Back story. Was getting a loud bang when doing any sharp left turn (toward driver side) in the front...
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    Lower ball joint stud stuck in axle bracket

    See pics. Can't seem to get this ball joint unhooked from the control arm any tips? 97 XLT 4.0 SOHC
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    Transfer case needed photos for ID

    1997 Ford Explorer Transfer Case 4x4 (part-time, electric shift), ID F77A-7A195-GA VIN#1FMDU34E3VUC20970 V6 4.0 SOHC XLT MODEL (Control Trac) 4X4 1997 This was under a junker at Pick and Pull same make and model as mine. This is the TC I need. Anybody out there got one or have any leads...
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    Should I give up? Darkest hour. (scam-y used parts dealers)

    I've had this Explorer for about 6 years or so? I got it for 900 bucks. It's been a fun little project. I fixed a lot of things with it. I gave it add a leaf and shackles. I even put a new headliner in with a custom suede and I put insulation above the headliner so it rides quiet. Stays cooler...
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    Catalytic convertor cleansing

    In CA. catlaytic convertors are required by law Not only that the corrupt mafia government makes your truck have the CA. compliant ones only or you get an automatic fail at the smog inspection. ****! one of my cats is the weird bendy one that sits sideways that one alone is like 2 GRAND the...
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    Borg Warner 44-05 shift motor

    This is my exact transfer case ID numbers 44-05-000-008 f77A-78-195-ga Can I just get any old shift motor that fits a 44-05??? Coming off a 97 v6 4.0 (sohc)
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    loud bang sound driver's side near feet

    I was driving downhill about 30 min drive. Don't notice anything out of the ordinary. Then, as I am decelerating and getting off the freeway, I hear a "bang" sound and it's like once every 20 seconds. I get off the freeway stop at a light, then I drive residential streets lower speeds and I...
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    Borg Warner please help ID

    I took pics of one 97 ford expl one 2000 ford expl Both same engine (V6 SOHC 4.0) Both Borg Warner but the second one has some kind of round bushing on it. Can anyone tell me what I am looking at ? Also. If I wanted to test the shift motor can I unplug and replug this wiring harness ?
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    which power steering pump to buy?

    well i guess my pump finally died i wonder if the severely cold weather (it was -4 degrees F overnight for about a week) we had had anything to do with it, maybe the lines froze and the pump went dry and then it died i dunno the point is which of these on rockauto.com is the best one to...
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    Lots of fluid coming down power steering

    Lots of fluid coming down this line. Also o/d off light flashing in dash. Also soft thud thud thud sound like a helicopter chopper noise from under carriage away from engine Stuck at a gas station no shops around. I might also have too much tranny fluid in now... Originally I misdiagnosed...
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    california camping 97 explorer owner

    anyone from california want to go camp / offroad in our explorers? i live in the SF Bay area but i usually go up around French Meadows / Hell Hole.
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    what happens if too much oil

    So first my engine (4.0 V6 SOHC 1997 XLT) wouldn't start because oil was low. At the bottom hole. So I put in a quart. Started fine. Went to put in another quart. But I messed up. I put in non synthetic about half a quart. (It had synthetic blend). So then I put in about a half or so of a...
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    Add a leaf + shackle extenders

    I'm thinking of doing these 2" rear shackle extenders. With this add a leaf... All I want is 2" lift. Is this overkill to do both? I am also installing rear Ranchos...
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    Why do I need to buy torsion keys? Why not just crank bolt?

    All the videos I see show people cranking the bolt - So why do I have to buy the keys? I just want a 2" lift. Do the keys allow for more preloading for higher lifting? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&toolid=10001&campid=5574912417&icep_item=292928062602
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    Anyone ever try Maxxis tires?

    Looking to upgrade my tires. 15" stock rims. 1997 4 door XLT SOHC V6. I am looking for something in the All Terrain family. I drive a lot of highway but also dirt logging roads in the mountains and snow in the winter. Came across these. Anyone ever try these? 4 New Maxxis Bravo AT-771...
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    Happy 250,000K Explorer

    250000kmilesFORDTOUGH.mp4
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    Transfer Case Damage, Was it Self Inflicted?

    My transfer case made a noise when descending a steep hill in LOW-4x4. I kept it in 2nd gear and was letting it ride the gear to keep my speed down like truckers do. Well it popped out of gear and made a buzzing noise. I was able to shift to neutral and coast when I made it to the bottom of the...
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    Transmission Leak only after sitting in driveway?

    Here is a mystery for you all. (1997 XLT SOHC 4.0) Took my Explorer on a long road trip about 700 - 1000 miles round trip. Multiple days, didn't drive more than 1-150 miles without long breaks (6 - 36 hrs. each). This is Northern California in the summer, during the firestorm near Ukiah...
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    rattle sound after gas (1997 XLT 4 door SOHC V6)

    so my 1997 XLT SOHC V6 runs fine. it has no major issues. it has a new radiator. new transfer case. new timing tensioners. new belts. been running synthetic for the past 100K. great truck! recently, after I give it some gas, it does this little rattle sound. power seems to be fine, has plenty...
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