exPEERience
New Member
- Joined
- July 17, 2020
- Messages
- 9
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- City, State
- Warminster Pa
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1997 Ford Explorer XLT
Hello everyone..after 2 1/2 yrs of receiving quality help from this site, I finally registered today because I seriously need help. 97 Explorer 4x4, went through water flooded street and stalled after just about through the 'lake-effect-puddle'. Wouldn't start and battery lost charge and started smoking when attempting to start with hot box. Installed new battery, it cranked a few revolutions then abruptly stopped. I pulled air filter and it was soaked..not good. I'm fixin to pull the plugs and try to crank the engine, but I am heartbroken. Yes I am female and luv my truck. I bought a near identical explorer yesterday. Now, I have quite a bit of experience in the automotive field, both mechanically as well as refinishing. This is my first explorer after having had 5 full size Bronco's...(and many 'puddles' won!) I'm asking for help regarding steps to take to determine if in fact I got water in the engine thru the intake..Thank you all for existing here, Karen