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    Fuel tank skid plate bolt

    Hey guys got a 1997 ex 5.0 AWD. Looking to see if anyone has the part number or anywhere I could get the fuel tank skid plate bolts? I believe it was a 13 mm
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    1998 5.0 Ex problem staying on

    Hey guys, got a 98 5.0 and haven’t drove it in about 3 weeks or so. Had a sorta weak fuel pump, would put it in run a few times to prime it more. Tried starting today and a weak start and turns off right after firing up. It stays on if I catch it fast enough and just keep revving but then dies...
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    Temp gauge issue?

    1998 5.0 Ex - So my heater valve had a plastic piece break so had to replace that and said screw it and changed thermostat too. After changing the thermostat, it reads kinda low. Bought the 190 (maybe 192?) and not sure if it’s fine. Heater works fine, blows hot but still reads low. Could it be...
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    97 5.0 heater core hose? Thermostat problem?

    Was driving and my thermostat has been acting up , I think? Every morning when I drive it will go to overheat, and then it just goes down and regulates and sometimes it does it my whole drive. Is it my thermostat? And also, was driving and some piece broke that is attached to my heater core hose...
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    Driver Window Stuck Sometimes

    I have a 97 Explorer and I’m having issues with the driver window. When I try to roll down, it just makes a loud clacking noise and I have to push it down or it won’t go down. Same with rolling it back up. Pretty loud clacking noise. Any idea? Thanks for anything.
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    Flag mount on bumper hole?

    Hi guys, got a 1997 Explorer. I don’t have a trailer hitch necessarily, it has the hole in bumper type thing. I want to see if anyone has figured out a way to mount a pole for a flag or if anyone knows if there’s something like that for sale. Thanks
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    Starting problems? 5.0

    97 Ex 5.0. Usually on a cold start, I have difficulties starting it. I turn the key to start and it starts but I have to hold key for another 3 seconds or so so it won’t die. If I don’t hold for additional few seconds, will most likely die out. My voltage for battery and alternator are fine. Thanks
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    5.0 ticking noise?

    I have a 97 5.0 Explorer and it makes a ticking sound when driving around 2k rpm. I read a bunch of threads but they all point to egr and passengers exhaust manifold but mine happens to be on driver side. Best comparison I can think of is it sounds like cards in a bike spoke. Thanks. Car drives...
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    Aftermarket headlights?

    1997 Explorer 5.0. I know there’s tons of threads on headlights but I just want something simple. I want to keep my stock headlights but change the bulb to something brighter. I want the visibility to be good as well. Thanks guys
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    Good deal? 97 5.0 Explorer AWD

    I’m looking at a 1997 5.0 Explorer AWD. Smogged, tagged. Only surface rust (lucky Californian). Straight body, 190,000 miles. Guy wants $1600. Only cons are the driver window gets stuck, and driver rear window is smashed. Good deal?
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    Engine Reliability?

    Was thinking about buying another Explorer but I had a SOHC before and I was thinking of getting one that happens to be OHV and was wondering what is the biggest difference between the two? Is one easier to work on? Is one more reliable?
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    Lift?

    I have a 2000 Explorer EB 4.0 and I wanna get a 6” lift. I called my local 4Wheel Parts and they said they don’t have anything for it. What now? Are there no parts or what? Help lol. I live in Northern California so if anyone knows places in the area. Thanks
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    Vacuum Reservoir? HELP!

    2000 Explorer SOHC. Was doing spark plugs and wires and snapped a vacuum line attached to a vacuum reservoir. It’s like a ball thing inside the fender liner under the airbox. Need to find the new hoses/lines.
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    Fuel Pump Issue?

    Hey guys, have a 2000 Explorer EB 4.0 Sohc. My fuel tank/pump makes a loud whining all the time whether my tank is empty or full. Sometimes it even hesitates to start (same feeling as when jumping a dead battery). Still clicks on when I put it in the on position but whines when I start it? Bad...
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    2000 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4wd loud

    So I just got a 2000 explorer Eddie Bauer and when I put it in 4low and turn, it makes a loud squeaking noise. What can it be?
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