PLease have the codes read with a scanner and that will point you in the correct direction.
If i was to hazard a guess i would say the Vehicle Speed Sensor or circuit has gone bad.
because it's a 1997 ford explorer
Yes , there was a 1997 Ford Explorer with the Eddie Bauer trim - did you have a question ?
How do I find entry code on my 1997 FORD EXPLORER XLT.
how do you replace rear wiper motor on a 1997 ford explorer
On a 1997 Ford Explorer : ( the electric fuel pump is INSIDE the fuel tank )
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I have a 1997 awd v8 ford explorer. It gets stuck in park and is very hard to get unjammed.
( 5W-30 ) according to the 1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide
Where is the fuse box diagram for a 1998 Ford Explorer?
( 5W-30 ) is the preferred oil according to the 1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide
On a 1997 Ford Explorer : I believe it would be ( 79.5 litres / 21 U.S. gallons ) like it is on my 1995 Ford Explorer XLT
www. motorcraft. com ( no spaces ) shows different part numbers for the 1994 and 1997 Explorer window motors