Where is the idle air control on your 1997 ford explorer?

On a 1997 Ford Explorer, the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve is located on the throttle body. It's usually a small, cylindrical valve mounted on the side of the throttle body, often near the top. You'll need to visually inspect the throttle body; it's a fairly large component connected to the intake manifold. The IAC will be a noticeably smaller component attached to it. A picture or diagram specific to your Explorer's engine (e.g., 4.0L V6 or 5.0L V8) would help pinpoint its exact position more precisely.