2016-2019 Ford Explorer Oil Pan Replacement Torque Specs

3.5L V6

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

Labor Time:5.2 hours

Torque Values (20 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
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Oil Pump Pickup Tube	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—

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

There are 20 torque specifications for oil pan replacement on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.