The crankshaft position sensor is mounted on the front of the engine near the crankshaft pulley . Looking from the front it is to the left of the crankshaft pulley and is triggered by the teeth which are machined into the crankshaft damper (Chilton) You can see it from underneath the Explorer
A CKP is the crankshaft position sensor. The engine computer uses that sensor to know the position of the crankshaft for fuel and ignition timing purposes. With out the ckp the engine will not run.
For a 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 liter V6 engine ( EFI and SOHC versions ) ( There are 6 spark plugs )
A 1997 Ford Explorer XLT with the 4.0 litre Single Over Head Cam V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
The 97 Ford Explorer thermostat is located inside of the engine inlet. The inlet is where the top radiator hose connects to the engine.
Where is the tensioner located on a 1996 Ford Explorer V6 XLT?
The 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine was available in the Ford Explorer starting with the 1997 model year and is still being used
I'm not a mechanic / technician but the 2004 Ford Explorer would have the Single Over Head Cam version of the 4.0 , V6 and the 1997 Ford Ranger has the Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine version of the 4.0 , V6 ( so I would say no )
I'm not a mechanic / technician , but if you mean the 4.0 liter EFI , V6 engine , I would say ( no ) From what I have read there are ( 3 ) different engine blocks for the Ford 4.0 liter EFI , V6 engine ( which is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine ) ( 1991 to 1994 Ford Explorer ) ( 1995 and 1996 Ford Explorer ) ( 1997 to 2000 Ford Explorer )
The 2012 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.
The 2011 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.
The 2001 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.
The 2004 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.