On the dash, visible through the windshield on the drivers side. On the load plate inside the driver's door.
The V6 engine is a 4.0 liter / 245 cubic inch ( either the VIN " X " , which is an overhead valve / pushrod design engine , or the VIN " E " which is a SOHC engine ) The V8 engine is a 5.0 liter / 302 cubic inch ( VIN " P " ) ( the 8th " character " of the VIN ) in a 1997 Ford Explorer
The 1995 Ford Explorer used the 4.0 liter EFI ( over head valve design ) 8th " character " of VIN is an " X " In 1997 , both the VIN " X " and the 4.0 liter SOHC ( single over head cam ) 8th " character " of VIN is an " E " were used depending on the model of Explorer
How do I find entry code on my 1997 FORD EXPLORER XLT.
Depending on the model , you could have the 4.0 L - OHV - V6 ( VIN " X " ) the 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 ( VIN " E " ) or the 5.0 L - V8 ( VIN " P " ) look at the 8th " character " of your VIN
bring you title into the nearest ford dealership they can make a replacement with the vin #.
The tenth " character " of the VIN is the model year " X " indicates a 1999 model ( also , " W " - 1998 / " V " - 1997 / " T " - 1996 / " S " - 1995 )
Wrangler TJ VIN numbers are found on the inside of the windshield on the drivers side.
That's a 1997 Ford EXPLORER with the 4.0 liter Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine
If you look through the front winshield from outside , in the lower right area you will see a metal plate attached to the dash that has the VIN , also on one of the stickers on the end of the drivers door ( for the complete VIN )
It's a push rod V6 - VIN " X " 8th " character " ( Ford didn't start using the 4.0 liter SOHC until some of the 1997 Explorer models , VIN " E " )
The 1992 Ford Explorer is the 4.0 liter over head valve engine The 8th " character " of the VIN is an " X " , the 4.0 liter over head cam engine came out in 1997 , the 8th " character " of the VIN is an " E "
As you lift the bonnet the vin is in front of you on the cross section bulkhead directly above the engine