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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSHVAC SYSTEM - A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
HVAC System - A/C-Heater System - Manual
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION HVAC System - A/C-Heater System - Manual
- A/C System Specifications
- Description
- Operation
- Component Locations
- Trouble Shooting
- Performance Tests
- Symptom Tests
- Notes
- Test A: Improper/Erratic Direction Of Air Flow From Outlets
- Test B: Insufficient, Erratic Or No Heat
- Test C: A/C Does Not Operate/Does Not Operate Properly
- Test D: No Operation In All Temperature Settings
- Test E: Blower Motor Inoperative
- Test F: Blower Motor Does Not Operate Properly
- Test G: No Operation In High Blower Setting
- Test H: Console Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Test J: Panel/Floor Switch Does Not Operate, Console Blower Does Operate
- Aa: A/C Clutch Cycles Rapidly
- BB: Insufficient A/C Cooling
- Component Tests
- On Vehicle Service
- Removal & Installation
- Notes
- Accumulator-Drier
- Auxiliary Blower Motor
- Compact Disc Changer
- Compressor
- Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly
- Condenser Core
- Control Panel
- Control Panel Switches
- Door Motors
- Evaporator Core
- Floor Console
- Heater Core
- Heater Hose Coupling
- Instrument Panel
- Main Blower Motor
- Orifice Tube
- Plenum Assembly
- Powertrain Control Module
- Radiator
- Torque Specifications
- Vacuum Hose Diagram(S)
- Wiring Diagram
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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.