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2016 FORD EXPLORER

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · FWD
Units

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Torque sequence
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Cover Bolts
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts
Step 1: 30 lb-ft. Step 2: +90 degrees. Step 3: +90 degrees. (Verify with specific year manual, some are 22->33->180).
30 lb-ft · 40 Nm
180°
Electrical Connector Bolts
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
Gasket Surface Bolts
Clean mating surfaces
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Mounting Bolts
40 lb-ft · 54 Nm
Sensor Mounting Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
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