1997 Ford Explorer Engine Cooling Parts

Essential 1997 Ford Explorer Engine Cooling Parts

Dorman – Clutch Fan Blade: Plastic, Cost Effective And Reliable (Part No.620-155)

Clutch Fan Blade: Plastic, Cost Effective And Reliable

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$87.99
Replace your damaged cooling fan blade with this direct replacement. This vehicle-specific application is engineered for a perfect fit and is made from quality materials to ensure durability and restore proper cooling system operation.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine cooling fan blade fits and functions like the original equipment fan blade.
  • Quality construction – manufactured from premium materials for a long service life.
  • Excellent value – original equipment quality at a lower price
  • Quality tested – has undergone testing to ensure proper fit and performance
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US MOTOR WORKS – Water Pump with Fan Clutch (Part No.MCK1029)

Water Pump with Fan Clutch

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$95.99
US Motor Works Professional Series Water Pump with Fan Clutch are designed to replace the mechanical components of a cooling system. A proper water pump replacement should include a new fan clutch as the two are connected to the same shaft and work together to move the air and cooling fluid. Replacing one without the other can damage the new part and cause repeat work or engine trouble. This matched set will allow your vehicle continued operation in the demanding environment of today’s engine. All components are brand new and QA inspected for perfect fit and function. Restore your cooling power by installing a US Motor Works Professional Series Water Pump with Fan Clutch.

Product Features:
  • Fan clutch mounts to the water pump and should be replaced at the same time.
  • Matched set for proper water pump or fan clutch replacement
  • Includes mounting hardware, gaskets and accessories as required.
  • Complete mechanical cooling parts replacement
  • Factory tested and 100% new product
  • Meets or exceeds OEM quality
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Dorman – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: With Housing and Gasket, 15 Degree Neck Angle (Part No.902-1020)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: With Housing and Gasket, 15 Degree Neck Angle

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$23.99
This replacement engine coolant thermostat housing is engineered to match the fit and durability of the stock thermostat housing on specified vehicles. It is designed to withstand extreme temperature changes to extend service life.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine coolant thermostat housing directly replaces the original housing on specified vehicle years, makes and models.
  • Durable construction – this part is specifically designed to withstand extreme temperature changes and resist cracking and leaking.
  • Cost-effective and reliable – offers original manufacturer quality at lower cost than getting replacement at dealer
  • Industry-leading design – professionally engineered by the aftermarket leader in replacement thermostat housings
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap Tester Adapter (Part No.12021)

Radiator Cap Tester Adapter

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$17.79
Tester adapter for the MT-300 cooling system pressure testers. Professional grade test equipment to ensure an automotive cooling system is operating at the correct pressure. Made from high quality materials to ensure durability. Designed to test automotive coolant caps.

Product Features:
  • Machined metal construction
  • Works with MT-300 pressure tester
  • Tests coolant caps
  • Professional quality
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Carquest Premium – Hazard Warning Flasher (Part No.RAA1748)

Hazard Warning Flasher

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$19.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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CRP – Thermostat O-Ring (Part No.G403032487)

Thermostat O-Ring

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$2.29
Thermostat O-Ring

Motorcraft – Water Outlet Gasket (Part No.G3045348798MTR)

Water Outlet Gasket

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$17.91
Water Outlet Gasket

Motorad – Thermostat Assembly: With Housings, Thermostat, Sensor and Seals, 192 Degrees (Part No.TA2061S)

Thermostat Assembly: With Housings, Thermostat, Sensor and Seals, 192 Degrees

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$70.99
This thermostat assembly is everything you need for a quick and easy replacement for the job. This item is completely assembled and torqued down to the OE specifications, so you don¿t need to worry. This has everything installed/assembled together so there is no need to worry about swapping items or reusing old parts. Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Factory Air – Outlet and Thermostat Housing Kit (Part No.85331)

Outlet and Thermostat Housing Kit

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$154.99
Meets And/or exceeds OEM stAndard; Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable; 100% virgin resin material to insure durability; 100% leak tested; Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
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Motorcraft – OES Replacement Water Pump (Part No.G3000480057MTR)

OES Replacement Water Pump

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$83.29
Motorcraft gas and diesel engine water pumps contain a precision bearing to help deliver a long and efficient performance. Additionally, stamped or cast impellers meet OE pumping requirements.

Product Features:
  • Seal designs use sintered metal or ceramic seats
  • Strong cast-iron or aluminum die-cast housings
  • Bearing housing meets OE load requirements
  • Precision-ground bearings
  • Hubs located for proper belt alignment
  • Includes installation gasket
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Felpro – O-RING (Part No.35617)

O-RING

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$3.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Dorman – 6 Wire Pigtail – Watertight Round Female Connector With Male Terminals (Part No.645-101)

6 Wire Pigtail - Watertight Round Female Connector With Male Terminals

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$33.99
Make better electrical repairs and accessory installations with this pigtail connector. Designed for a clean appearance when installed, it features weatherproof terminals and a locking tab for a reliable quick disconnect electrical connection.

Product Features:
  • Professional appearance – this electrical pigtail is designed for a clean, professional look when installed.
  • Convenient solution – this pigtail connector allows the circuit to be quickly disconnected for service or occasional use
  • Durable construction – this pigtail connector features weatherproof seals and a locking tab for a reliable connection
  • Versatile component – this connector can be used in a variety of repairs and custom installations
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Motorcraft – Water Temperature Senders (Part No.P4036433291MTR)

Water Temperature Senders

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$42.37
Motorcraft Water Temperature Senders are designed for durability and electrical performance in Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

Product Features:
  • They feature threads and a seal that are matched to the vehicle application – no one-size-fits-all solution
  • Coolant temperature senders have the proper output curve to work with the vehicle temperature gauge, which helps prevent misreading
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Permatex – Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ (Part No.22071)

Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ

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$6.99
Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker is a noncorrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated for water pumps and thermostat housings. Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat has the highest water-glycol resistance available in an RTV silicone.

Product Features:
  • Sensor-safe, noncorrosive RTV silicone gasket material
  • Formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings
  • Highest water-glycol resistance available in RTV silicone
  • Superior adhesion and flexibility
  • Can be used as a gasket maker or dressing
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KAI – Rad/Condenser Fan Assembly (Part No.FO3115206)

Rad/Condenser Fan Assembly

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$178.99
New Platinum Pro Radiator And Condenser Fan Assembly, For Turbocharged Engine

Product Features:
  • For Turbocharged Engine, Made Of Plastic
  • Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
  • No Drilling Needed For Installation
  • No Modifications Needed For Installation
  • Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
  • Same Form Fit And Function As OE
  • Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle
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Imperial – Thermostatic Fan Control – Adjustable (Part No.226208)

Thermostatic Fan Control - Adjustable

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$62.99
Controls the operating temperature of Imperial electric fans. Operates up to 2 fans.

Product Features:
  • Adjustable thermostatic fan control
  • 160°F – 210°F thread-in probe
  • For use with Imperial electric fans
  • Thread-in probe for installation in water jacket or radiator
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Motorcraft – RADIATOR CAP (Part No.RS-523)

RADIATOR CAP

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$22.99
RADIATOR CAP

Flex A Lite – Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan (Part No.112)

Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan

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$112.99
Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan

Carquest Premium – Radiator: With Transmission Oil Cooler (Part No.432412)

Radiator: With Transmission Oil Cooler

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$284.99
Carquest Premium radiators are designed and engineered for maximum performance, using the highest-grade materials to ensure all radiators meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function. Carquest Premium radiators are built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Most modern vehicles use radiators with plastic tanks and our parts are engineered with integrated ribbing to prevent damage during thermal cycling. Carquest Premium radiators are also 100% tested to ensure a durable, leak-free cooling system repair.

Product Features:
  • Thermal tested under real-life temperature simulations
  • High tensile strength aluminum for maximum crimp strength
  • Plastic tanks are engineeredáwith integrated ribbingáfor addedástrength to withstand cracks, bowing and distortion during thermal cycles
  • Thermal expansion slots extend core life and reduce failure rates by allowing improved core expansion and contraction during systematic heat cycles
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Dorman – Help – Water Pump Stud Kit (Part No.23744)

Water Pump Stud Kit

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$13.99
This engine water pump stud kit is designed to match the original hardware required to repair the water pump on specified vehicles. Made of quality components, this kit is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine water pump stud kit is designed to match the original hardware required to repair the water pump on specified vehicles.
  • Ideal solution – this kit is a reliable replacement for original hardware that is missing or damaged
  • Durable construction – this kit is made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Premium – Universal Fan Clutch – Heavy-Duty Truck Fan Drive (Part No.216015)

Universal Fan Clutch - Heavy-Duty Truck Fan Drive

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$138.99
Product Features:
  • OE performance, fit, and appearance
  • Designed, tested, and built by application
  • Precision machined
  • Out of box installation
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Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees (Part No.14138)

Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees

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$10.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Carquest Premium – Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Sensor Connector (Part No.PTA3307)

Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Sensor Connector

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$51.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Permatex – The Right Stuff: Grey, 1 Minute Gasket Maker, 10 OZ (Part No.34310)

The Right Stuff: Grey, 1 Minute Gasket Maker, 10 OZ

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$38.99
Permatex’s The Right Stuff 1 Minute Series offers the fastest return to service in just 1 minute! This leak-proof, elastomeric “Formed-in-place” material is more reliable and longer lasting than pre-cut gaskets. It is blowout resistant and protects against leaks and seepage caused by vibration and thermal expansion. The Right Stuff 1 Minute Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications and is formulated to meet or exceed performance standards for long-term sealability, durability and handling.

Product Features:
  • Designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive, RTV silicone
  • Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
  • Meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets
  • Quickly returns vehicle to service in just 1 minute
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35990)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$26.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit (Part No.14538)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

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$22.99
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap: 16 PSI (Part No.10233)

Radiator Cap: 16 PSI

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$13.99
Crafted to meet the exact specifications set by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), these products are engineered for effortless installation and removal. Constructed from premium-grade components, incorporating proper relief and vacuum valves, they ensure optimal performance even in the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Rigorously quality-tested, these components provide exceptional, out-of-the-box performance and superior durability to meet or exceed the highest standards of today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Maintains proper cooling system pressure
  • Easy installation and removal
  • 100% tested to ensure proper pressure and longevity
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Dorman – Help – Radiator Drain Cock Screw-In Type With Washer (Part No.61145)

Radiator Drain Cock Screw-In Type With Washer

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$6.99
This radiator drain petcock is a direct replacement for the original equipment plug that may have deteriorated or corroded. Made of quality materials, this petcock is engineered to strict standards for durable use over time.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this radiator drain petcock matches the fit and function of the original equipment part
  • Durable construction – this part is made of quality materials for a long service life
  • Saves money – offers original equipment quality at a competitive price
  • Quality assured – this petcock has undergone virtual testing to assure proper fit and function
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1997 Ford Explorer Engine Cooling Parts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1997 Ford Explorer. Maybe you just need a couple of Engine Cooling Parts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 116 different Engine Cooling Parts in our inventory ranging from $1.98 to $367.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1997 Ford Explorer running smoothly.

Engine Cooling Parts are only as good as their brand. We stock 26 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1997 Ford Explorer. Permatex, Carquest Premium, and Motorad are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Engine Cooling Parts for your 1997 Ford Explorer, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 2,597 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Water Pump: New, Installation Gasket Included with 4.4 stars and Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket with 3.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Engine Cooling Parts to keep your 1997 Ford Explorer rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Engine Cooling Parts Brands To Make Your 1997 Ford Explorer Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1997 Ford Explorer demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Engine Cooling Parts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Explorer the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Engine Cooling Parts brands and parts.

Popular Motorad Engine Cooling Parts

We carry Motorad parts in our stock across Thermostats categories, plus more. For a 1997 Ford Explorer, our most popular Motorad Engine Cooling Parts include:
Standard Thermostat: With Seal, 198 Degrees
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Standard Thermostat: With Seal, 198 Degrees
Thermostats

FAQs for 1997 Ford Explorer Engine Cooling Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Cooling Parts for the 1997 Ford Explorer?

Out of 116 Engine Cooling Parts for the 1997 Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
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(288)
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
Water Pump Housing Gaskets
Thermostat: 192 Degrees
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(1)
Thermostat: 192 Degrees
Thermostats
Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
from $2.99
(51)
Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
Thermostat and Water Outlet Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1997 Ford Explorer Engine Cooling Parts?

Top-rated Engine Cooling Parts for your 1997 Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Water Pump: New, Installation Gasket Included
from $75.99
(112)
Water Pump: New, Installation Gasket Included
“Part was perfect and came very fast”
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
from $6.11
(42)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket
“It fit and sealed.. What more can i say?”
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $21.99
(41)
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
“Mustang was heating up. Found out was cap. This cap pops to release pressure so not to pop radiator. Works great. Will buy again when needed.”