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1997 Ford Explorer
Engine Problems
1997 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
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- Cranks But Won't Start
- Front Timing Chain And Tensioner Failure
- Cam Chain Tensioner Failed And Chain Blew
- Crankshaft Broke Off
- Lifters Are Loud When Car Starts
- Not Notified Of Recalls On Bad Engine
- Cylinder Running Lean And Not Firing
- Engine Cuts Off When Foot Removed From Fuel Peddle
- Engine Light Is Flashing
- Excessive Noise While Driving
- Rear Cassette Failure
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Linkages
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated ...
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Springs
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