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1997 Ford Explorer
Drivetrain Problems
1997 Ford Explorer Drivetrain Problems
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- "Errrrr" Sound When Letting Off Gas
- Rear Differential Noise
- 4x4 Lights Flashing When Driving Or Turning Left Or Right
- Knocking And Scraping Noise From Front End
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
- NHTSA: Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
- NHTSA: Power Train
- NHTSA: Power Train: Axle Assembly
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit
- NHTSA: Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft: Seal
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Constant Velocity Joint
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