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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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1997 Explorer XLT

Does anyone have suggestions on where I can get an owner's manuel for this vehicle? I bought this explorer recently and have no idea how to operate the radio/cassette/cd player. I really would like to set the clock, lol.

2nd question, is there a way to turn on the diagnostic computer to see if there are any error or trouble codes? I know on some vehicles you can turn the key on and off a certain amount of times and the codes will flash on the dashboard.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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Go here for manual: https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp

You need a OBDII reader to get the codes. Most Autozones will pull them for free. Call ahead to make sure.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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Thanks for your help, I appreciate it.

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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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You may have already found this out re the clock set, hold the "clock" button and press either the "tune" or "scan" button to advance hours/minutes. I have a 97 but w/o the CD player.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Thanks!

No, have not gotten that little tid bit of information. Thanks for sharing with me. Now I can go and set my clock .

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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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This is a good place to sign up on for your expy.

http://myford.fordvehicles.com/servl...age%2FHomePage

It is Fords owner page. If you sign up it will check for recalls that are needed and give you the owners manual, radio manual, ect. No cost to sign up. Has maintenance charts and other good info. You can use your Ford username/password to log in to the Motorcraft web site for more usefull info.

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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Thanks!

I will do certainly sign up for this, thanks for the info.
Thanks so much
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