Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 38 (MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK)COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICSCLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger and 1997 Ford Aerostar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Connect New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester on Data Link Connector (DLC) and perform proper hook-up procedure. See EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP
.NOTE: If instructed to clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from a specified test procedure, ensure ignition is in proper position as listed in test procedure or the test will fail.
- Turn ignition on unless otherwise instructed by specified test procedure. Rotate dial on scan tester to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK menu and press trigger.
- Rotate dial on scan tester to highlight the desired module you wish to access. Ensure DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES is highlighted and press trigger.
- Rotate dial on scan tester to highlight RETRIEVE/CLEAR CONTINUOUS DTC and press trigger. Press button No. 3 to start.
- To clear an individual DTC from a selected module, rotate dial on scan tool to highlight the DTC to be cleared. Press button No. 8. This will clear only that DTC from that module.
- To clear all DTCs from a selected module, press button No. 7. This clears all DTCs from that module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.