2023 Ford Explorer Engine Parts

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

2 Camshaft parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — ENGINETECH and MELLING.

This group includes ENGINETECH ES1408 and MELLING MC1408.

This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

4 Camshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO TCS46239, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS34060 and MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33868, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

This group shows a single part: SEALED POWER 65080A.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

4 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include AJUSA 54345300, AJUSA 54351300 and AJUSA 54344000, among others listed above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

12 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO TCS46117 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Crankshaft Seal covers. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 635557.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel pins. Read more

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE GS34087.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

5 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include AJUSA 81035200, AJUSA 81071300 and AJUSA 81071400, among others listed above.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

17 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 26941PT.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

6 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 3 brands — AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE and ELRING.

Part numbers include AJUSA 52672300, AJUSA 52690800 and AJUSA 52674600, among others listed above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head temperature sensors. Typical signs include hard cold starts, a fan that never comes on, or a gauge that disagrees with the scan tool. A sensor that reads open or shorted is usually the part; an implausible-but-smooth reading can be wiring. Read more

6 Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and HOLSTEIN.

Part numbers include HOLSTEIN 2CTS0135, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX365 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX188, among others listed above.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

2 Engine Cover parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. Every part fits all 4 engine options (2.3L L4 Turbocharged, 3.0L V6 Turbocharged, 3.3L V6 and 3.3L V6 ELECTRIC/GAS).

Listed part numbers: TECHPRO FO1228180, plus the other parts above.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from AJUSA.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 50596700, AJUSA 50610500 and AJUSA 50597800.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

5 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from MELLING, SBI and ENGINETECH.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH V4499, MELLING V5823 and MELLING V3226, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

5 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 3 brands — ATP, DORMAN and DAYCO.

Part numbers include ATP 102450, ATP 102447 and DAYCO PB1722N, among others listed above.

This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts. Read more

3 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from DORMAN and SKP.

This group includes DORMAN 926885, DORMAN 595001 and SKP SK926885.

This table covers the Intake manifolds. Typical signs include an exhaust tick, a vacuum leak, or a gasket that has burned through. Replace the gaskets and hardware; a warped flange will leak with a new gasket alone. Read more

One part is listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer — SKP SK2300889.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

9 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 3 brands — AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include AJUSA 13270500, AJUSA 77088900 and AJUSA 13287400, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

7 Intake Plenum Gasket parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, ULTRA-POWER and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO MS97214 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS97214, AJUSA 01623400 and AJUSA 77085100, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

9 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from SBI, MELLING and ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH V2730, ENGINETECH V4500 and MELLING V5824, among others listed above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

15 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR and WESTAR. ANCHOR 3635 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

ANCHOR supplies both parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 301164 and ANCHOR 301010.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

80 Oil parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from VALVOLINE, MOBIL, LIQUI MOLY and 4 other brands. LIQUI MOLY 20438 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Full Synthetic through Synthetic Blend; Full Synthetic is the most populated section, led by VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY, MOBIL and 4 other brands.

This table covers the heat exchangers that cool engine oil. Typical signs include oil at the cooler fittings, or coolant that looks like a milkshake. Pressure-test both circuits after a cooler swap — a leak here mixes oil and coolant. Read more

4 Oil Cooler parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from MOTORCRAFT, DORMAN and GPD.

This group includes DORMAN 918625, GPD 2611478 and MOTORCRAFT YOC9 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Cooler. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Oil Cooler Gasket parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — ELRING and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include ELRING 920070 and MAHLE / CLEVITE B33818.

This table covers the Oil Dipstick tubes. Read more

MOTORCRAFT supplies the 3 Oil Dipstick / Tube parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer.

Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT EDPS65, MOTORCRAFT EDPS62 and MOTORCRAFT EDPS64.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

DORMAN supplies the 5 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer.

This group includes DORMAN 097826, DORMAN 097826HPCD and DORMAN 097826HP and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

2 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 2023 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — AJUSA and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 16535200 and MAHLE / CLEVITE B32655.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

4 Oil Filler Cap parts are listed for the 2023 Ford Explorer, from MOTORAD, GATES and MOTORCRAFT.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31295, MOTORAD MO201 and MOTORAD MO202, plus the other parts above.