Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1997): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust
Also for this vehicle: Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2001), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002), Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (1999), Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008), Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997), Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L (2009), Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999), Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002), Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003), Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010), Explorer FWD L4-2.0L Turbo (2011), Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac Factory Service Manual (2007).
Diagnostics
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Engine
Transmission
Brakes
Electrical
Steering & suspension
Heating & A/C
Body & interior
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Engine296 pages
Compression Check › System Information5 pages
Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods13 pages
- Camshaft Bearing › Component Information › Specifications
- Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
- Camshaft Thrust Plate › Component Information › Specifications
Camshaft, Engine › Component Information5 pages
Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information3 pages
- Push Rod › Component Information › Specifications
- Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Specifications
Cylinder Block Assembly24 pages
Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information3 pages
- Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Connecting Rod Nut2
- Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications2
Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information5 pages
- Engine Block Heater › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Expansion/Freeze Plug › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications › Harmonic Balancer2
Piston, Engine › Component Information5 pages
- Piston Pin, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information2 pages
Cylinder Head Assembly34 pages
- Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications2
- Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Draining2
- Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Specifications
- Valve Guide › Component Information › Specifications23
Valve Seat › Component Information3 pages
Valve Spring › Component Information3 pages
Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information5 pages
Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories112 pages
- Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications23
Idler Pulley › Component Information3 pages
Engine Lubrication28 pages
- Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications
- Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Specifications
Engine Oil › Component Information7 pages
- Oil Cooler, Engine › Component Information › Specifications234
- Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
- Oil Level Warning Indicator › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Oil Level Warning Indicator Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information › Specifications
- Oil Pressure Gauge › Component Information › Testing and Inspection23
Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information3 pages
- Oil Pump Cover › Component Information › Specifications
- Oil Pick Up/Strainer › Component Information › Specifications
- Relays and Modules - Engine › Oil Level Warning Indicator Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation
Seals and Gaskets, Engine10 pages
- Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Cylinder Head Gasket › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Reman Engine Head Gasket Identification234567
- Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair
Sensors and Switches - Engine › Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information3 pages
Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks32 pages
- Fuel Pressure › Fuel Pressure Test Port › Component Information › Specifications234
- Air/Fuel Mixture › System Information › Specifications23
- Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications23
- Air Cleaner Housing › Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose › Component Information › Specifications2
- Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Draining2
- Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
- Ignition Cable › Component Information › Locations23456
- Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications › Gap2
Compression Check › System Information5 pages
- Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications2
- Water Pump › Drive Pulley, Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications
Cooling System85 pages
Coolant › Component Information4 pages
- Coolant Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair234
Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch9 pages
- Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Specifications234
- Radiator Cooling Fan Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Specifications
- Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Description and Operation23
- Temperature Switch (Warning Indicator) › Component Information › Description and Operation
Fan Shroud › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
Heater Core › Component Information13 pages
Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
- Customer Interest: › 06-21-19 › Oct › 06 › A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage23
All Technical Service Bulletins for Heater Core:5 pages
- All Other Service Bulletins for Heater Core: › 97-19-11 › Sep › 97 › Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim2
- Service and Repair › Back Flushing-Heater Core23
Heater Hose › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
- Lamps and Indicators - Cooling System › Temperature Gauge › Component Information › Testing and Inspection23
Radiator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
- Customer Interest: › 00-9-1 › May › 00 › A/T Cooler - Fluid Leaks at Radiator234
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 00-9-1 › May › 00 › A/T Cooler - Fluid Leaks at Radiator234
- All Other Service Bulletins for Radiator: › 03-20-3 › Oct › 03 › Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON23456
- All Other Service Bulletins for Radiator: › 03-20-3 › Oct › 03 › Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's Stored/Check Fuel Cap Lamp ON
- Radiator Cap › Component Information › Specifications2
- Radiator Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Radiator Hoses (Lower)23
Sensors and Switches - Cooling System › Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch9 pages
- Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Specifications234
- Radiator Cooling Fan Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Specifications
- Temperature Sensor (Gauge) › Component Information › Description and Operation23
- Temperature Switch (Warning Indicator) › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Temperature Gauge › Component Information › Testing and Inspection23
Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information3 pages
- Water Pump › Drive Pulley, Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications
Exhaust System33 pages
Catalytic Converter › Catalyst Shield › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
Heat Shield, Exhaust › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins7 pages
- Customer Interest: › 98-20-10 › Oct › 98 › Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise23
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 98-20-10 › Oct › 98 › Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise23
- All Other Service Bulletins for Heat Shield: › 98-20-19 › Oct › 98 › Power Seat Switch - Button Comes Off
- All Other Service Bulletins for Heat Shield: › 98-20-19 › Oct › 98 › Power Seat Switch - Button Comes Off
Muffler › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
- Customer Interest: › 00-8-3 › Apr › 00 › Exhaust/Driveshaft - Rubbing Noise On R/H Turns
- All Technical Service Bulletins: › 00-8-3 › Apr › 00 › Exhaust/Driveshaft - Rubbing Noise On R/H Turns
All Other Service Bulletins for Muffler:4 pages
All Other Service Bulletins for Muffler:0 pages
- 97-15-5 › May › 97 › A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity
- 97-10-5 › May › 97 › A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure