2025 Ford Explorer Engine Parts

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

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — FEL-PRO TCS46117.

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

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO 26941PT.

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

5 Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN and WELLS.

This group includes HOLSTEIN 2CTS0135, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX365 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX188 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

This group shows a single part: VARIOUS MFR FO1228180.

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

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — SBI 13481SN.

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

3 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from SBI and MELLING.

This group includes MELLING V3428, SBI 13480 and SBI 13510.

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

8 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from ANCHOR and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL.

This group includes ANCHOR 3635, ANCHOR 3638 and ANCHOR 3699 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

ANCHOR supplies both parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer.

Listed part numbers: 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

29 Oil parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from VALVOLINE, MOBIL, LIQUI MOLY and 4 other brands. LIQUI MOLY 20228 carries the "Popular" badge. Full Synthetic, High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) and Synthetic Blend are all represented, and Full Synthetic alone accounts for 19 parts.

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

2 Oil Cooler parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from DORMAN and MOTORCRAFT.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 918625 and MOTORCRAFT YOC9.

This table covers the Oil Dipstick tubes. Read more

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — MOTORCRAFT EDPS62.

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

6 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from DORMAN and NEEDA.

Part numbers include DORMAN 090034, DORMAN 090175 and DORMAN 097826, among others listed above.

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

3 Oil Filler Cap parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from GATES, MOTORAD and MOTORCRAFT.

This group includes GATES 31295, MOTORAD MO201 and MOTORCRAFT EC791.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

32 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from VARIOUS MFR, FRAM, FVP and 10 other brands. PRO-TEC PXL10050 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Economy, High Performance / Heavy Duty and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 15 parts from ACDELCO, MOTORCRAFT, WIX and 6 other brands.

This table covers the Oil Filter covers. Read more

3 Oil Filter Cover parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from 3 brands — AUTOTECNICA, DORMAN and MOTORAD.

This group includes AUTOTECNICA FD1416939PRM, DORMAN 921157 and MOTORAD MO363.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

This group shows a single part: SKP SK7A194.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pump. 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 Pump Gasket parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from MOTORCRAFT.

Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT EEG1663 and MOTORCRAFT EEG1664.

This table covers the pickup tubes and screens that feed the oil pump. Read more

3 Oil Pump Pickup Tube / Screen parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from MOTORCRAFT.

Part numbers include MOTORCRAFT EPT1, MOTORCRAFT EPT2 and MOTORCRAFT EPT3.

This table covers the rocker arms that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — INA VF02551.

This table covers the Short blocks. Read more

2 Short Block parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from MOTORCRAFT.

Part numbers include MOTORCRAFT PB5Z6009A and MOTORCRAFT PB5Z6009B.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING 959.

This table covers the guides and dampers that keep the timing chain on its path. Read more

4 Timing Chain Guide / Damper parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — INA and MELLING.

This group includes INA ZG0066, INA ZG0766 and MELLING BG7026 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

3 Timing Chain Tensioner parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from MELLING and INA.

This group includes INA ZT0692, MELLING BT7026 and MELLING BT7025.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. 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

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — FEL-PRO TCS46225.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. 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

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — VICTOR REINZ 811049600.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — INA ZS1086.

This table covers the turbochargers that compress intake air. Read more

MOTORCRAFT supplies both parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer.

This group includes MOTORCRAFT TC26 and MOTORCRAFT TC27.

This table covers the Turbocharger Boost sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

This group shows a single part: WELLS 5S15716.

This table covers the Turbocharger Coolant lines. Typical signs include a wet fitting, a rusted pipe, or a pressure loss in this circuit. Flare or thread the new line the way the notes specify; a kinked replacement will fail early. Read more

DORMAN supplies the 3 Turbocharger Coolant Line parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer.

Part numbers include DORMAN 667911, DORMAN 667915 and DORMAN 667913.

This table covers the Turbocharger Diverter / Bypass valves. 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

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — DORMAN 667445.

This table covers the Turbocharger Oil lines. Typical signs include a wet fitting, a rusted pipe, or a pressure loss in this circuit. Flare or thread the new line the way the notes specify; a kinked replacement will fail early. Read more

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — MOTORCRAFT OSL36.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover 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

One part is listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer — FEL-PRO VS50910R.

This table covers the lifters / tappets that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

3 Valve Lifter parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from ENGINETECH, SBI and SEALED POWER.

This group includes ENGINETECH L5000, SBI VL575 and SEALED POWER HT2314.

This table covers the Valve Spring retainers. Read more

2 Valve Spring Retainer parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from MELLING.

This group includes MELLING VSR715 and MELLING VSR714.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

4 Valve Spring Retainer Keeper parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer come from 2 brands — MELLING and SBI.

Listed part numbers: MELLING VL1120, MELLING VL1140 and SBI 1211104, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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

SBI supplies the 3 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer.

Listed part numbers: SBI 1221410, SBI 1221411 and SBI 1221516.

This table covers the oil-control solenoids that command the cam phasers. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

4 Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator parts are listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer, from GATES, WELLS and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

In the Economy grade, WELLS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WELLS 2T1193.

The Standard Replacement section lists 1 option from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS — built to original-equipment specification. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VVT346 is listed in this group.

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

This group includes WELLS 2T1193, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VVT346 and GATES VVS182 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the cam phaser sprockets used by the variable-valve-timing system. Read more

GATES supplies both parts for the 2025 Ford Explorer.

Part numbers include GATES VCP840 and GATES VCP839.