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    97 XLT won't start, ideas?

    Hi, I have a 97 XLT 4dr 6cyl. that won't start. It has a CEL light that reads bank one is running lean. Spent lots of time investigating this, and the shop that passed it for inspection and was supposed to fix it, did not. Still have not found the culprit. Anyhow, it has been taking two or three...
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    URGENT! Little help! No dash, parking or license plate lights!

    15 amp fuse inside panel, identified, blown, and replaced. Thank you all! :chug:
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    URGENT! Little help! No dash, parking or license plate lights!

    Need a little bit of help on my 97 Explorer 4D XLT. No dash, parking, or license plate lights. Turning on the headlights to 'park' position turns the headlights on only. Ok . I know where to start... I had been pulling a trailer this weekend, with only a tow package wiring kit. I've needed...
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    Grinding, Banging, and so on..

    I know this is old, but I am in need of help.. I'm suspecting the trans case, and here are the symptoms - (1997 XLT control trac 4WD) There is a heavy vibration in the front between 30 and 40 mph. Sounds and feels like you're driving over rumble strips There is a knocking sound, or more like...
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    SOS! New game! Can someone guess what fell off my Explorer?!?

    Bump. Had a sobering conversation with a mechanic buddy this morning. Seems all the above mentioned troubles started (minus the speakers) just after replacing the alternator. Possible I have the wrong voltage? I know it was the right one, able to handle higher output. All bolts and harnesses...
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    SOS! New game! Can someone guess what fell off my Explorer?!?

    My bad. I'm still new here.. lol. I did find another ground strap from rockauto, says it will fit 97 explorer.. but different ends. Might try a junkyard, too, and see what I can come up with. If I may.. I'd like to pose this question: Would these ground straps rotting away explain (1) why...
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    SOS! New game! Can someone guess what fell off my Explorer?!?

    Im not too sure about it's previous life, but I bought this truck with 80K on it and its underneath was rusted almost just as bad. Im assuming it spent its life here in the northeast. Thank you to everyone for your help :thumbsup:
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    SOS! New game! Can someone guess what fell off my Explorer?!?

    I'm sorry, I completely forgot to mention that part... odd thing was, nothing changed in the behavior of the vehicle. I was able to make it home with no problems.. I did take a picture, there are two of these straps, one up front, behind the drivers side tire, and one in front of the rear...
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    SOS! New game! Can someone guess what fell off my Explorer?!?

    I have a '97 Explorer XLT 4-door AWD. I noticed a knocking noise coming from the area of directly below the drivers side rear door. I tried to nurse it home (didn't want to crawl around next to an interstate) so I could take a look, but it didnt make it. Upon closer inspection, on the outside of...
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    Ford JBL AMP

    Are you parting out? There are a few parts I might be interested. Thanks.
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