I have a 2000 with the same problem. It sounds like the 4-Hi is engaged, but its not. In searching for answers I found two possible, though I haven't tried them yet.
1. Change the fluid in the transfer case
2. Bad hub/bearing assembly.
In the right front passenger footwell , by the kick panel
In the right front passenger footwell , by the kick panel
In the front passenger footwell , behind the kick panel
In the front passenger footwell , by ( or behind ) the kick panel
In the right front passengers footwell , by ( or behind ) the kick panel
Does it not have a key lock by the front door handle ( that's what I did on my 1995 Ford Explorer XLT when the battery was dead )
5 1/4" and 5x7" will fit front and rear door, factory sub is 8"
There are seat belts for five occupants ( most likely 2 bucket seats in front and a bench seat )
In a 1997 Ford Explorer : The fuel pump shut off switch ( inertia switch ) is in the front passenger footwell , by ( or behind ) the kick panel
Eddie Bauer has nothing to do with a transmission seal
you have a bad tire or a bad wheel bearing i had this in my 2004 explorer twice, a tire,then a bearing the bearing makes more noise when turning right to left when traveling
Well I have a 1994 Eddie Bauer and I just had my back door speakers replaced and those were 6x8. I was also told that the front door speakers are the same.