If you look at the 8th " character " of your VIN :
" X " is the 4.0 liter EFI , which is an over head valve / pushrod design V6 engine
" E " is the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine
" P " is the 5.0 liter V8 engine , which is also an over head valve / pushrod design
decal on the fan shroud
The Ford 4.0 liter EFI , V6 engine is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine ( the 8th " character " of the VIN is an " X " ) The Single Over Head Cam engine is VIN " E " on your 1999 Ford Explorer Sport
The Ford Explorer service light will come on to tell you of a problem. The issue could be minor, or could result in loss of fuel economy, or cause engine failure over time.
Call the service department of a Ford dealership with the VIN number and they can tell you.
www.everdrive.com will tell you
An obdII code reader will tell you why the light is on and might tell you what is wrong
Something is impairing the brake pedal to go to the floor. Only a mechanic can tell you what is happening.
A check engine light informs you that there is something wrong with the engine. After you run a diagnostic test, you will be able to tell what exactly is wrong.
If you look at your VIN the 8th " character " of the VIN indicates which engine you have " E " is the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine " X " is the 4.0 liter , OHV / pushrod style V6 engine " P " is the 5.0 liter V8 engine
I AM TRYING TO REPLACE A RACK AND PINION IN A 1997 FORD EXPLORER COULD YOU TELL ME OR GIVE ME A PICTURE ON HOW THE OLD ONE COMES OUT>
Check fuses. Panels are located in the engine compartment and dash. Owners manual will tell you whats what.
I'm pretty sure that you can use years 1995-2001. If you go through a junkyard to get the part you can save some money and they will be able to tell you for sure which years are compatible.