2024 Ford Explorer Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

11 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2024 Ford Explorer come from 5 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is PRESTONE AF3100. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged and the 3.0L V6 Turbocharged.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 3 options from PRESTONE, PEAK and VALVOLINE — the catalog's value-priced group. PRESTONE AF3100 is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MOTORCRAFT and AISIN supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT VC13G.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

12 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2024 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — MOTORCRAFT and GATES. The "Popular" part is MOTORCRAFT KM7341. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. 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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2024 Ford Explorer, from DORMAN and MOTORCRAFT.

Part numbers include DORMAN 47450 and MOTORCRAFT RG630.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2024 Ford Explorer, from TECHPRO and DORMAN. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2024 Explorer.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 603222, TECHPRO FO3014175 and TECHPRO FO3014176.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

5 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2024 Ford Explorer, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. MOTORAD T57 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T57, CALORSTAT RC0150 and GATES 31549, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Reservoir retainers and clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 963249D.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

4 Intercooler parts for the 2024 Ford Explorer come from 4 brands — GPD, MOTORCRAFT, TECHPRO and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged and the 3.0L V6 Turbocharged.

This group includes GPD 2711564, MOTORCRAFT INTCO23 and TECHPRO FO3012132 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

3 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2024 Ford Explorer come from GATES.

This group includes GATES 29042, GATES 29030 and GATES 29031.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

10 Radiator parts for the 2024 Ford Explorer come from 6 brands — GPD, MOTORCRAFT, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3940. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD. GPD 13853C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from MOTORCRAFT, SPECTRA PREMIUM, UAC and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3940.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOTORCRAFT RS531.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

6 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2024 Ford Explorer, from MOTORCRAFT, TECHPRO, AGILITY and 2 other brands. MOTORCRAFT RF862 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Economy: 1 part, from TECHPRO. A representative part number is TECHPRO FO3115232.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from MOTORCRAFT, AGILITY, TYC and 1 other brand. MOTORCRAFT RF862 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include MOTORCRAFT RF862, TECHPRO FO3115232 and MOTORCRAFT RF869, among others listed above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

11 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2024 Ford Explorer, from MOTORCRAFT and GATES. GATES 52479 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Shroud Trim retainers and clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 963249D.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

6 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2024 Ford Explorer come from 5 brands — MOTORCRAFT, GPD, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX316. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 1814536 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from MOTORCRAFT, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX316.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX316, GPD 1814536 and MOTORCRAFT DY1613, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

6 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2024 Ford Explorer, from MOTORCRAFT, MOTORAD and CALORSTAT.

Part numbers include CALORSTAT TH210882J, MOTORAD 1270198 and MOTORAD 655180, among others listed above.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. 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

8 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2024 Ford Explorer come from 4 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 36117, FEL-PRO 35991 and MOTORAD MG1006, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

6 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2024 Ford Explorer, from MOTORCRAFT, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 1 other brand.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 86315, GATES CO35007 and MOTORAD CH1052 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

9 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2024 Ford Explorer, from FVP, MOTORCRAFT, GMB and 2 other brands. GATES 41228 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. A representative part number is FVP US8200.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GATES, MOTORCRAFT, FVP and 1 other brand. GATES 41228 is listed in this group.

3 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: GATES 41228 and FVP US8200, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. 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

This group shows a single part: VICTOR REINZ 712028600.