Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 83

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™

2.3L EcoBoost

Engine

138

Cubic inches

Minimum 87 octane

Required fuel

1-3-4-2

Firing order

Coil on plug

Ignition system

0.027 - 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm)

Spark plug gap

10:1

Compression ratio

Drivebelt Routing

2.3L EcoBoost Engine

Long drivebelt is on first pulley
groove closest to engine.

A.

Short drivebelt is on second
pulley groove farthest from
engine.

B.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L DURATEC

3.5L V6

Engine

214

Cubic inches

Minimum 87 octane

Required fuel

1-4-2-5-3-6

Firing order

Coil on plug

Ignition system

0.049 - 0.053 in (1.25 mm - 1.35 mm)

Spark plug gap

10.8:1

Compression ratio

Drivebelt Routing

3.5L Engine

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™

3.5L EcoBoost

Engine

214

Cubic inches

Minimum 87 octane

Required fuel

1-4-2-5-3-6

Firing order

Coil on plug

Ignition system

0.033 - 0.037 in (0.75 mm - 0.85 mm)

Spark plug gap

10.0:1

Compression ratio

Drivebelt Routing

3.5L EcoBoost Engine

MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™

Part Number

Component

FA-1884

Air filter element

FL-910-S

Oil filter

BXT-59

Battery

BXT-65-650

*

SP-537

Spark plugs

FP-68

Cabin air filter

WW-2600 (driver side)

Windshield wiper blade

WW-2206 (passenger side)

WW-1106

Rear window wiper blade

*

This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access.

We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may
impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any
damage related to use of other parts.

If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.

For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals.  See Scheduled Maintenance (page 491).

MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.5L DURATEC

Part Number

Component

FA-1884

Air filter element

FL-500-S

Oil filter

BXT-59

Battery

BXT-65-650

*

SP-520

Spark plugs

FP-68

Cabin air filter

WW-2600 (driver side)

Windshield wiper blade

WW-2206 (passenger side)

WW-1106

Rear window wiper blade

*

This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access.

We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may
impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any
damage related to use of other parts.

If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.

For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals.  See Scheduled Maintenance (page 491).