Hi everybody,
I have bought Explorer 1997 and I could not find engine block heater. Is it optional in my Explorer or I failed to find it? Could you precisely help me to find it?
Yours
GerFor

 

The heater replaced a freeze plug on the passanger side of the block, and the cord runs from it to the grill area.

It is an option, but can be installed afterwards too as I did after I bought the truck.

I would recommend it, it is nice to have instant heat and defrost. I even plug it in when the temps are mild for better fuel economy, the coolant starts out at about 120 degrees.

 

Thank you for reply. If I should buy one you recommend what kind of symbol of the part I should order.
GerFord

 

Do you have a V6 or V8, I can look up the part number or try:

http://www.motorcraft.com/catalog.do

 

Year/Make/Model: 1997 FORD EXPLORER 4WD
Body Style: 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
Engine Type: 4.0L V6 EFI SOHC

I tried at motorcraft.com but no idea what to buy. Thanks a lot.
G.

 

Here ya go, from the Motorcraft site.

Part No.:* YF-1803
* Manufacturer:* MOTORCRAFT
* Part Type:* MISC. ENGINE HEATER


*EXPLORER*(18)*1995-2001
*2001*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin E (SOHC)

*2001*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin X (OHV)

*2001*V8-302ci 5.0L F/I Vin P

*2000*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin E (SOHC)

*2000*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin X (OHV)

*2000*V8-302ci 5.0L F/I Vin P

*1999*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin E (SOHC)

*1999*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin X (OHV)

*1999*V8-302ci 5.0L F/I Vin P

*1998*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin E (SOHC)

*1998*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin X (OHV)

*1998*V8-302ci 5.0L F/I Vin P

*1997*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin X (OHV)

*1997*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin E (SOHC)

*1997*V8-302ci 5.0L F/I Vin P

*1996*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin X (OHV)

*1996*V8-302ci 5.0L F/I Vin P

*1995*V6-245ci 4.0L F/I Vin X (OHV)

 

UR GREAT!
Thanks
G.