1997 Ford Explorer Muffler

1997 FORD EXPLORER
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JRVETTE
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How hard it it to change the Muffler on the Ford explorer Sport 2 door. The Muffler is the one with 2 pipes on one end and 1 pipe on the other. Do I have to Remove any frame supports to get the Muffler out.or is it just 3 clamps?
Mar 31, 2010 at 6:34 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you refering to the Y-pipe? the muffler only has one in and one output. If you still have the OEM system, you will need to cut the old muffler off to replace it. Otherwise, you will end up spending 10 times the money to replace it with the entire system.

Let me know.
Joe
Apr 1, 2010 at 9:33 AM
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JRVETTE
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The Muffler on the Explorer Sport With a Vin # with the letter E, has 2 inlet pipes on it and 1 outlet.
Apr 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You shouldn't have any more trouble than a muffler with one inlet. If you have done mufflers before, I'm confident you'll be fine.

Let me know if you run into trouble.

Joe
Apr 1, 2010 at 1:11 PM
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