2016-2019 Ford Explorer Flexplate Torque Specs

3.5L V6 EcoBoost

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

Labor Time:5.8 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	—
Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
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	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Torque Converter Bolts	50	37	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Torque Converter Bolts	50	37	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

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

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