i had to do this same thing just the other night. First at both ends of the bumper there is a supporter that has a Y at each end. first remove the bolt at the bottom of that. Then there are about 4 more bolt that connect to the frame in the center of the bumper remove those and if you removed the right bolts. it should come off.
The 1994 Ford Explorer rear bumper is held in place with eight retaining bolts. Remove the retaining bolts and the rear bumper will come off.
According to the ( 1999 ) Ford Explorer Owner Guide , the 4 door is ( 191.2 inches long )
no you have to replace the bumper
Underneath the Explorer , just ahead of the rear bumper
Underneath the Explorer , just ahead of the rear bumper
rivits in bumper are loose
yes it will
Only if the 97 truck you are talking about is a Ranger. Then yes, it will fit the Explorer.
I think I will be posting a video on you tube shortly. I have not only removed a damaged bumper, but fixed brackets and installed new bumper.
Behind the bumper on the battery side. It sits on the rail.
The daytime running light module on a 1996 Ford Explorer can be found behind the bumper. It is on the driver's side of the car.
On my 1995 Ford Explorer , to lower the underbody spare tire , I open the liftgate and the access hole is located above the rear bumper at the center of the bumper ( I assume your Ford Aerostar would be similar )