2016-2019 Ford Explorer Engine R&R Torque Specs

2.3L I4 EcoBoost

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

Labor Time:11.5 hours

Torque Values (34 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
AC Compressor Bolts	25	18	—
⚠️ Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Alternator Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
⚠️ Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts	65	48	—
Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
⚠️ Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts	75	55	—
⚠️ Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
Exhaust Manifold Nuts	30	22	Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
Gasket Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	20	15	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Mounting Bolts	47	35	—
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
⚠️ Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
⚠️ Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Starter Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	—

The primary torque specification for engine r&r on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

There are 34 torque specifications for engine r&r on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 2.3L I4 EcoBoost, covering all related fasteners and components.