Whats the problem with your 1997 Ford Explorer EB when 5 minutes after starting it speedometer and odometer stop working?

The 1997 Ford Explorer EB is known for having issues with the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS is responsible for sending the vehicle's speed signal to the speedometer and odometer. If the VSS fails, the speedometer and odometer will stop working.

Here are some things to check if your 1997 Ford Explorer EB's speedometer and odometer stop working:

* Check the VSS. The VSS is located on the transmission near the speedometer cable. Check to make sure that the VSS is properly connected and that the wiring is not damaged.

* Check the speedometer cable. The speedometer cable is responsible for transmitting the speed signal from the VSS to the speedometer. Check to make sure that the speedometer cable is properly connected and that it is not kinked or damaged.

* Check the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster is responsible for displaying the speed and odometer readings. Check to make sure that the instrument cluster is properly connected and that there are no loose wires.

If you have checked all of these things and the speedometer and odometer are still not working, you may need to have your vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic.