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Hi guys, I haven't been here for a while. I have a problem with my AT. I observed leakage but it comes from above the pan. There are two round plates on the right side of the transmission above the pan gasket. And it looks like the leakage comes from there. I changed the pan gasket but it still...

Hi , another problem of my SOHC is growing gas mileage. It happened after i flushed the engine with oil change. It is a 97 model. What schould I check in order to limit my fule consumption. I also changed spark plugs to autolite platinium (maybe the plugs are of a bad type or gap is not proper)...

Hi guys, I have '97 SOHC and valves pinges under acceleration. Gas mileage is normal (a little bit higher than before). what could it be ? timing (maybe so called knock sensor) or not adjusted spark plugs gap (i have autolite double platinium). Or maybe it is due to synthetic oil ( i have elf...

hi, I have a problem with my overdrive light. It sometimes flash (after few minutes drive). Sometimes not. I got crazy about it. Does anyone have any idea what could be the reason of that ?

I have 97 ex and when it get warm (after 5 minutes drive) it has partly engaged front driveshaft. It clunks when I turn on the drive surface and behave strange. I read something about brown wire mod but before I do this mod I would like to know what schould I check first. GEM or this Torque on...

hi, I have made a rebuilt of BW 4405, bought parts at drivetrain.com (fair prices, quick delivery - even to Europe). It took me 5 days of job (afternoons) to complete the taks. day first: pulling the T case from the vehicle (electrical connectors, front and rear driveshaft). At this stage an...

hi, I have 97 SOHC and it starts whinning at about 35 mph and stops whinning at about 55-60. I have noticed recently that my front driveshaft makes similar noise at the end where it enters the T - case. there is a rubber boot at this end of the driveshaft but I have no idea what is inside - slip...

Hi, recently my ex shows 0135,155 codes (O2 sensors circuit failure). What could cause such a codes ??? Is it possible that both sensors broke at the same time or maybe it is a question of a relay (is there any ??). My fuel consumption raised dramaticaly so it is maybe due to missing signal from...

I was given an offer to buy SOHC engine 2002 Probably qiute new. FORD changed this engine in one of the explorers. there is a sticker saying" SERVICE ENGINE 97JM 6006 AA". Does anyone know what does it mean ??? Thanks in advance for any input Archie

Hi there, I have just ( a month ago)finished my tranny rebuilt. I bought a kit at drivetrain.com - I am far from advertising but they are really helpfull and fair. I am trying to attach a step by step photos. But I have problems. tel me how to do it. see you

Hi everyone, two days ago I posted a thread concerning tensioners. No answers. As it was sunday I am trying to repeat. Maybe anyone knows something about rear chain in SOHC Engine. Particularly the tensioner. Is it easy to replace (I think the tensioner is on the passenger side close to spark...

Hi, I have read a lot about OOm12 which contains front cam chain tensioner. I also have heard that there is a rear cam chain tensioner accesible through the wheel well on the passenger side. My 97 SOHC is slightly rattling (and it seems to me that it comes from the rear cam chain (it is also...

Hi, I am about to change rear driveshaft bearing in my transfer case. question is shall I take out whole case or just unbolt the rear cover. there is fueltank nearby so I am afraid that it could be an obstacle ? did anyone do it before??? Archie

Hi, I had a noisy valves in my SOHC '97 and the engine "clicking" while idle. Initially I wanted to replace adjusters or valves (costly stuff). But I have found here somewhere that it could be the bad oil filter. Indeed. I am far from advertising ford original parts but I changed oil (flushed...

When my X is cold there is no noise at the front at all. After 15 minutes drive it makes a grinding noise at the complete stop and at the take off. Also it grinds when putting wheel to the right or left extremely. I changed bearings and my halfshafts looks to be OK? any other reason?? Could it...

Hi, I have '97 with BORG WARNER 4405 in it. Recently It starts to whin slightly so I started to look for rebuilt unit or rebuilt kit. I have contacted the mechanic in Germany and he told me that this transfer case was mounted only in '97 and then was updated and it is nearly impossible to get...

Hi, I live in Poland which is quite far away from US. Need rebuilt kit for Borg warner 4405 as there is a play side to side and up and down at the rear of the T case where the driveshaft enters the case. I have found the company mentioned in the title. they are somwhere in LAS Vegas. Have anyone...

Hi,maybe you will find this question ignorant but did anyone ever replace the rear hydraulic chain tensioner on SOHC engine. Is it neccesary to remove the engine just to replace the tensioner. i find that this timing SOHC problems is a kind of mystery but even FORD DEALER does not know what is...

Hi, I have '97 with SOHC. Recently it started to knock at idle and for a few seconds while accelerating. Knocks come from passenger side cylinders block (somewhere at the valve area) and are similar to diesel engine. I have read lot of usefull information from this forum but before I get out...

HI, My explo started to clunk at the end of braking and at the take off from stand still position. Moreover when shifted to 4+4 high I hear the front axle and it makes the terrible noise (clunk, tapping) while turning (on the dry surface). Help before I go to ford and spend tremendous money...

Hi, very general question ? where to buy explorer parts in Europe. Are there any US company being interested in shipping them to Europe. Prices asked by Ford Dealers it is a big joke ?? Please help.

I have '97 SOHC with 150000 miles. Just after ignition my engine rattles for half a second and then everything is OK. I 've heard of SOHC problems with timing chain tensioner and I ask myself is it the beggining ? I bought my explo second hand and I don't know the car history. Was it serviced...

Hi, I had a problem - my explo '97 leaning to right side. I had a couple of times allignment checked which cost money. Ford dealer told me that the problem is laying in allignment and nowhere else. three months of fear and about 400 USD lost for different diagnosis. Finally I changed front...

Hi, I have a '97 SOHC. When I bought it I have noticed that the car is slightly pulling to right side (mostly at speed higher than 40 mph). Meanwhile I changed all ball joints and brake discs, i had wheel allignment done, tire rotated and car is still pulling. Not much but it is very frustrating...

Hi, After cold spring days I tried to put a/c on with no result. when I opened hood I have noticed that shortly after switching to a/c or a/c max clutch engages and after second disengages. after few seconds again ? Is this clutch broken or maybe there is something wrong with the sensors (cut...