I have a 97 Explorer AWD V8 that has an exhaust tick coming from under the vehicle. I can't really pin down where it is coming from, I don't see anything rusted overly bad or anything. I know on the old Nissan Pathfinders it was a huge problem with the Exhaust manifold bolts cracking and causing a nice tick under the hood.... These explorers have any known issues like that??

Jeremy

 

The right hand side exhaust manifold is known to crack and cause ticking on the 5.0L motors.

 

I'm interested too. my 2000 v8 awd does the same thing every once in awhile.

 

Same here 97 V-8 AWD! I've seen new manifolds on Ebay for $135.

 

Hey fellas try this site. http://www.bishopengine.com/ They have new for 115.00 reconditioned for 90.00

 

I have one bolt on the right side manafold that keep backing out, even with thread lok on it. I keep putting it back & torquing it. Check for missing bolts.

 

mine had the same prob and i pulled the pass manifold off and it was completly broken in two. i got some nickel 55 welding rods and welded it back together. its just like new now.