Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Fan Shroud: All Technical Service Bulletins
Throttle Body - Whoosh Noise Heard on Acceleration
Article No.:
97-13-19
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ENGINE-4.0L SOHC-"WHOOSH" NOISE HEARD ON TIP-IN ACCELERATION
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NOISE-"WHOOSH"-HEARD ON TIP-IN ACCELERATION-VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE
LIGHT TRUCK: 1997 EXPLORER
ISSUE:
A "whoosh" noise may be heard on tip-in acceleration on some vehicles. This may be caused by an air flow rush around the throttle plate in the induction
plenum.
ACTION:
Install an Air Flow Straightener Spacer Plate. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify the concern.
2.
Remove and replace the accelerator cable with a longer Accelerator Cable (F77Z-9A758-GB). Refer to the 1997 Explorer Workshop Manual.
3.
Remove and replace the speed control cable with a revised Speed Control Cable (F87Z-9A825-GA). Refer to the 1997 Explorer Workshop
Manual.
4.
Remove and replace radiator shroud with revised Radiator Shroud (F87Z-8146-HA). Refer to the 1997 Explorer Workshop Manual.
5.
Remove throttle body attachment bolts and position throttle body forward.