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    Fuel gauge, empty on start up, slowly goes up, intermittent problem...

    Deposits can build up on the sending unit contacts. I fixed my problem with Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus Complete Fuel System Cleaner. Make sure you get the concentrate plus. You may need to repeat with your second tank of gas...
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    Shift linkage

    I am not familiar with your problem, but could you use a stainless steel hose clamp around the plastic part to reinforce it?
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    please help me stuck in 4x4 ?

    I am not familiar enough to say whether you can pull a fuse. This might disable some other key circuits as well. My problem was corrected when the dealer perform the work outlined in the TSB. This was easier for me. Good luck.
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    please help me stuck in 4x4 ?

    Tsb 97-21-15 This may help: Article No. TSB 97-21-15 10/13/97 ^ SHUDDER OR BINDING SENSATION - IN TIGHT TURNS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN 4X4 AUTO MODE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH APRIL 1997 ^ TRANSFER CASE - SHUDDER/BINDING SENSATION IN TIGHT TURNS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN 4X4 AUTO MODE - VEHICLES...
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    Another Noise i cannot locate

    I had a similar noise with my 1997 Explorer. The noise only occurred when the vehicle was moving, so it took a long time to track it down. Finally my mechanic discovered two issues. A plastic shield near the drive shaft had warped and the weights on the drive shaft were hitting it. He cut the...
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    Growling Noise When Turning

    Jodogg, In 1997, the 4.0 L engine came with control-Trac which had three driver settings. When mine was set to Auto, 96% of the torque should have been sent to the rear axle. In my case, too much power was sent to the front axle, which did not allow the front tires to slip on dry pavement...
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    Growling Noise When Turning

    Tsb 97-21-15 Your Explorer may be stuck in 4WD. I had a similar problem with my 1997 Explorer. TSB 97-21-15 will tell your Ford dealer how to recalibrate the Generic Electronic Module so that the transfer case can slip a little more. I had this applied (about $35) and also changed the...
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    stuck in 4 wheel drive (97 Explorer)

    Tsb 97-21-15 I had a similar problem with my 1997 Explorer and through this forum found mention of TSB 97-21-15. The TSB will tell the dealer how to recalibrate the Generic Electronic Module so that the transfer case can slip a little more. I had this applied (about $35) and also changed the...
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