2016-2019 Ford Explorer Main Bearings Torque Specs

3.5L V6

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

Labor Time:20.7 hours

Torque Values (18 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Main Bearing Cap Bolts (Vertical)	90	66	Older Duratec: 66 lb-ft. Newer/EcoBoost often TTY (verify).
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (Vertical)	90	66	Older Duratec: 66 lb-ft. Newer/EcoBoost often TTY (verify).
Main Bearing Side Bolts	30	22	22 lb-ft.
⚠️ Main Bearing Side Bolts	30	22	22 lb-ft.
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—

The primary torque specification for main bearings on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).

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