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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Explorer engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 082000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My '97 Explorer Sport makes a diesely noise. I have seen many complaints on the Ford enthusiasts message boards. I have had several repairs done and it hasn't fixed the problem. I've heard belt tensioner, cat converter, heat sheild, lifters, bearings, arm rockers, and even rod knock. Ive also heard there was a batch of '96- early '98 explores made typically the SOHC. I want some answers. I am fed up with having unnecessay repairs done to my truck. Please contact me.

- Troy, MI, USA

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