On a 1997 Ford Explorer :
The 4.0 liter V6 engine has ( 1 ) engine coolong thermostat where the top
radiator hose connects to the engine
How to change upper and lower ball joints on a 1997 ford explorer all wheel drive?
follow the top radiator hose to the front of the engine. Right under the intake manifold answer Thermostats are located in the engine intake of any ford explorer.
New thermostats for a Ford Explorer cost about $75.00. Refurbished parts can be found for half of that cost. If someone else is installing the part, there will be an additional cost for labor.
On my 1995 with 4.0 L OHV engine , the fuel rail is installed between the lower and upper intake manifold sections
Yes , I was looking at fordparts.com and for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac with the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine it shows engine oil pan gasket , upper and engine oil pan gasket , lower
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : There are ( 2 ) lower ball joints on the front suspension . Each lower control arm , drivers side and passenger side has ( 1 ) ball joint
The main difference will be different Heads, different upper and lower intake manifolds. The explorer has 40 more lbs. of TQ, but the same HP rating. They are not bolt for bolt the same motor.
I assume it would be the same as my 4.0 L in my 1995 Ford Explorer The fuel rail is a " flat " section between the lower intake manifold and the upper intake manifold
It should be the same as my 1995 Ford Explorer , there is a " hook " on the front of both lower control arms
The oil pan is bolted to the bottom of the engine - if it is a 4.0 L SOHC engine the oil pan actually has an upper reinforcing section and a lower section.
You can replace just the ball joints on the lower control arms , but the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
The lower control arms ( two / one on drivers side and one on passenger side , that have the lower ball joints ) are the lower part of the front suspension * at least that is the way it is on my 1995 Ford Explorer , 2003 and newer Ford Explorers might use them on the rear suspension also ( I'm not a mechanic / technician )