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Mar 20, 2006 | 02:47 PM

redrush40

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1997 Explorer question...

Hello guys and gals,
I have been posting over at the f150 big boy section, never got anytime to spend with all of you!
I have a question about 97 explorer interchange parts.

What year or years are common for the following parts:
1. Instrument cluster clear plastic.
2. Steering column housing/shaft.
3. iginition bezel (black plastic around iginition key part).
4. Right and Left cruize control buttons.

Like for example, could I use the same steering column from a 92 Explorer for my 1997 Explorer?
What year did Ford change up the parts for the explorers? (I would guess starting at 1998 for the new style, correct?)

I apprieciate all your help and answers!
Thanks,
TONY Z.
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Mar 20, 2006 | 02:50 PM

redrush40

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PS. Only reason I ask is because, I could get these parts at a salvage yard, instead of the dealer. Only thing is, there is not too many 1997's laying around.
Thanks again,
TONY Z.
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Mar 20, 2006 | 03:36 PM

AlfredB1979

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From: Alvin, Texas.

I would try a 95-later (01) Exploder for all of that.

92's didn't have airbags, so I can't really see the column wiring matching up.

You get the idea with the rest of the stuff.

Mar 20, 2006 | 06:36 PM

JerrySimm

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From: Pauline, South Carolina

Not sure exactly what is interchangible within the ranges but 91 - 95 is Generation 1 Explorers, 96 to either 01 ir 02 is Generation 2 Explorers, and 02 or 03 & up are Gen 3. Within a generation may interchange, but probably not from generation 1 to 2, etc. All that being said, almost all salvage yards have access to cross reference sheets that show what parts interchange on what cars/trucks.