Where`s the ignition relay located on my 1997 2dr ford explorer

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2004 ford explorer fuse box diagram

Check your fuse boxes and the fusible link in the wiring harness. If you've lost power to the engine computer, bypassing the ignition switch won't help you.

Fuses in the link

Ford Explorer (2002-2005) fuses and relays

https://fuse-box.info > ford > ford-explorer-2002-2005...

Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Ford Explorer 2003, 2004 and 2005, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about ..

https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+ford+explorer+fuse+starter

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try on this website
https://workshop-manuals.com/ford/

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Interior Fuse Box Location 2006 2010 Ford Explorer 2006 Ford Explorer...

Diagram:

Fuse and relay locations 2nd generation power distribution box Layout

The relay is under the hood in the power dist. box, the cut off switch is located in the side panel in the rear cargo area

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For 1998 Ford Truck Explorer 4WD 4.0L EFI 6cyl the Flasher is located front seating area, driver side, behind dash, mounted on steering column.

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According to my schematic of your BASE system...
There is a 20A fuse for constant power...

AND

a 5A fuse for ignition power

AND a delay relay.

CLICK HERE to see the schematic.

All the fuses are located in the same fuse panel.

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two locations, one under dash and one under hood. without your manual, thats about all I can help you with