2016-2019 Ford Explorer Kickdown Cable Torque Specs

3.5L V6 EcoBoost

Applies to 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:0.9 hours

Torque Values (18 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Drain Plug	39	29	Use new washer
Drain Plug	39	29	Use new washer
Fill Plug	39	29	—
Fill Plug	39	29	—
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Mounting Bolts	71	52	—
Mounting Bolts	71	52	—
Pan Bolts	19	14	Torque in sequence
Pan Bolts	19	14	Torque in sequence
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern

The primary torque specification for kickdown cable on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

There are 18 torque specifications for kickdown cable on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 EcoBoost, covering all related fasteners and components.