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air-ride system malfunction on 97 explorer


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jason694u2@hotmail.com

Aug 11, 2007, 4:24 PM

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I have a 1997 Ford Explorer with the air ride system that "evens out" the ride with a load. Well, I loaded it down, and the air ride system pumped the suspension to stabilize it. When I took the weight out of the truck, it never released the pressure. So now it rides around with the rear up and the nose down. Is there any kind of pressure-release valve?


Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 12, 2007, 12:07 AM

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Re: air-ride system malfunction on 97 explorer Sign In

Look for the sensor in the back on a control arm that may be rusted or broken off. If they break the vehicle thinks it still needs to boost up the back,

T



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Aug 12, 2007, 7:06 PM

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Thank you. I had to lower the spare tire, and I did find some kinda setup thing with a spring and a cable that is rusted together attached to the pump
Guess I'll have to buy a book for it to see exactly what it is I need to buy.
I just bought this vehicle.....I'm starting to wonder if it was in a flood or something.


Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 13, 2007, 4:56 AM

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Rust and corrosion is a major issue with cars in many places. It happens where I live much faster than average and most car's demise is from corrosion not wear out of major parts,

T







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