I have a 4WD 97 Explorer. My 'clunk' has been diagnosed as play in the
front differential. $1800.
I never knowingly have used 4wd.
Can I simply remove the front drive shaft and continue driving?

The Check Engine Light on my '97 Ford Explorer SOHC has been on for
quite some time. It is 10 years old and has 177K miles. The problem is
that, here in Southern California, of course, you must pass a Smog
Check and obtain a Smog Certificate in order to obtain Registration. I

I own a 97 Ford Explorer which is producing the following codes:
P0153 - O2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank2, Sensor1)
P0401- EGR Flow Insufficient Detected
P1151- Lack of HO2S21 Switches - Sensor Inicates Lean

In my 2000 Explorer the overhead light comes on when a door
is opened.  My memory is that when I first purchased the car
new in 2000 that when the door closed the light stayed on
for 10-20 seconds, but I note now that it goes off

I just received my Workshop Manual and although there is a tab labled
"Routine Maintenance" there are no pages.
Anyone else find this omission? - Mike

My fan only blows air on the highest setting. The air cools great, but
I would really like to be able to use it on the lower three settings
as well. Some people keep telling me that this is likely a relay
switch thats gone bad. My question is now, how do I know for sure and