The service and repair manual for the 1997 Ford Explorer — 4.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 4.0L V6 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — SOHC 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.0L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XL Sport Utility 4-Door · Sport Sport Utility 2-Door · XL Sport Utility 2-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 2,150 complaints · 369 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 101
- General Information 1,519
- Accessories & Equipment 335
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 254
- Body & Frame 208
- Maintenance 121
- Brakes 167
- Restraints 69
- Drivelines & Axles 124
- Steering 58
- Electrical 178
- Suspension 137
- Engine Mechanical 135
- Transmission 407
- Engine Performance 718
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Explorer
- Vehicle Speed Control · 09V399000Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 exp.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
Owners have filed 2,150 complaints and Ford has issued 369 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 4.0L V6 across the Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door, Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, XL Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 2-Door, XL Sport Utility 2-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1997 Explorer problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Explorer, covering vehicle speed control, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1997 Explorer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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