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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 X, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 4.0LCAPACITIES
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, RWD, Automatic
Engine Controls - Engine Specifications - 4.0L: Capacities
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application & Group | Cold Cranking Amps |
|---|---|
| Standard BXT-65 | 650 |
| Optional BXT-65 | 850 |
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES
| Application | Qts. (L) |
|---|---|
| 4.0L | 8.1 (7.6) |
CRANKCASE CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Qts. (L) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L (VIN E) | 4.0 (3.80) | ||
| 4.0L (VIN X) | 4.5 (4.25) | ||
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TRANSMISSION & TRANSFER CASE CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4R44E & 4R55E Auto. | ||||
| 2WD | 9.5 Qts. (9.0L) | |||
| 4WD | 9.8 Qts. (9.3L) | |||
| 4R70W Auto. | 13.9 Qts. (13.2L) | |||
| 5R55E Auto. | ||||
| 2WD | 9.8 Qts. (9.3L) | |||
| 4WD | 10.0 Qts. (9.6L) | |||
| 5-Speed Overdrive: M5OD | 5.6 Pts. (2.7L) | |||
| Transfer Case: Warner 13-54 | 2.5 Pts. (1.2L) | |||
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AXLE CAPACITIES
| Application | Pts. (L) | ||||
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| Front (Dana 35) | 3.5 (1.65) | ||||
| Rear (8.8" Ford) (1) | (2) 5.5 (2.60) | ||||
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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.