2011-2015 Ford Explorer Intake Manifold Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:3.4 hours

Torque Values (14 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Fuel Rail Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Fuel Rail Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	Tighten in sequence from center out \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	Tighten in sequence from center out \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
Mounting Bolts	55	40	—
⚠️ PCV Valve	8	6	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
PCV Valve	8	6	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Throttle Body Bolts	10	7	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Throttle Body Bolts	10	7	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Upper Intake Manifold Bolts	10	89	In-lbs. Tighten in sequence.
Upper Intake Manifold Bolts	10	89	In-lbs. Tighten in sequence.

The primary torque specification for intake manifold on a 2011-2015 Ford Explorer is 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).

There are 14 torque specifications for intake manifold on the 2011-2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.