1997 Ford Explorer Electrical Not Working

KARENTHEEXPLORER

MEMBER
1997 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
105,000 MILES

My Explorer. Seems to have an electrical problem. We've checked all of the fuses, although the things that aren't working are not even on the same fuses. The front and rear wipes do not work, the rear defrost does not work, the power windows do not work, and the dome light does not work. The front passenger door lock does not lock when you hit the overall lock button, and now the button on the driver's side door to lock the doors with doesn't always work. Put a brand new battery in just about two months ago. Oh--it doesnt always start either. Any ideas? Thanks much!

3 Replies

JDL

MECHANIC
16,098 POSTS

Are you two door? Check for applicable trouble codes. Some of the national brand autostores used to check codes for free. If I posted a wiring diagram, would it help? There is service bulletin about electrical issues, you have to do a lot of testing.

SPONSORED LINKS

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Saturday, October 16th, 2010 AT 10:07 AM

KARENTHEEXPLORER

MEMBER
2 POSTS

It's a 4-door. To take it to Auto Zone to test for a code, would'nt it need to have a Check Engine light on? (Which it does not.) I need to get this thing going for the upcoming NE Ohio weather! Thanks!

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

No

Saturday, October 16th, 2010 AT 12:09 PM

JDL

MECHANIC
16,098 POSTS

I always check for codes, just habit, I guess. Pending codes may not turn on the lite. You can check the fuses for voltage. Fuse 27 won't go hot unless relay is energized.