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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 54 (WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS)COMPONENT TESTSACCESSORY RELAY
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Accessory Relay
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Accessory Relay
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn ignition off. Remove accessory relay No. 2 from instrument panel fuse block. Connect a jumper wire between battery voltage and relay terminals No. 2 and 5. See Fig 1 .
- Voltage should not be present at relay terminal No. 3. Using another jumper wire, ground relay terminal No. 1. Battery voltage should be present at relay terminal No. 3. If voltage is as specified, remove jumper wires and go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, replace relay.
- Connect a jumper wire between positive battery terminal and relay terminals No. 2 and 7. Voltage should not be present at relay terminal No. 6. Using another jumper wire, ground relay terminal No. 1. Battery voltage should be present at relay terminal No. 6. If voltage is not as specified, replace relay.
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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.