Anonymous, MN (2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6-L V8) "The problem started with the transmission NOT going into reverse. I still drove it, but parked with the intention of not being able to reverse. Here is a photo of the correct tube for a '97/'98 SOHC and another showing how it's routed under the intake manifold. Note the straight section of tubing is zip tied to the underside of the right side of the intake manifold at the rear. Also note, this is correct for the style IAC used on '97/'98. Take the average of your highest readers (in this case cyl 1 through 4 =175psi), multiply by .10 (18psi) and subtract from the average (157psi). if your lower numbers are less than that you are looking at a bad cylinder (s). Well at least that is how I do it. Edit: Correct difference is 10% not 20%. How to Fix Rear Wiper Motor Failure. Testing a rear wiper electrical connector with a test light on the 4th gen Ford Explorer. Remove the trim panel above the hatch trim panel to access the rear wiper motor. Disconnect the wiring harness. Check the wiring harness for discoloration, which is a sign the wiring harness needs to be replaced. Overall it is a good engine. I had one in an Explorer that was a 2002. The engine was good, it was the transmission that was questionable. The thing had no dipstick and you could not change the fluid. It was a sealed transmission. I don't know what Ford was thinking when they designed that one. It had plenty of power, towed a heavy Sunbird with Make : FORD Model : EXPLORER Year : 1997 Service Bulletin Num : 14868 Date of Bulletin: APR 01, 2001 NHTSA Item Number: 619337 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Summary: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPED WITHT HE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT MEMBER. 2000 FORD EXPLORER. Electrical problem. 2000 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic. I have a 2000 ford explorer with a 4.0. I changes the idle air control valve, MAF, and had a complete tune-up. My problem is that the truck revs, (idles very high) at times and then almost dies, then repeats the process again and again. AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 100% Synthetic Motor Oil. Product Code: ASLQT-EA. 5.0 (692 Reviews) 75% more engine protection against horsepower loss and wear. 1. 50% more cleaning power vs. AMSOIL OE Motor Oil. Protects turbochargers 72% better than required 2 by the GM dexos1 Gen 2 specification. .

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