Rough Idling and Engine Stalling Another problem that Ford Explorer contend with, is rough idling and the engine stalling. Check out what drivers had to say about these issues: Explorer Number One- 4.0L V6 SOHC 119,000 mi “ Truck starts, runs and drives great. [But] the problem is it idles rough. This only started about two weeks ago there is The 2014 Ford Explorer has three engines: 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, standard 3.5L V6, and twin-turbo 365-hp EcoBoost 3.5L. Performance is good in the 2014 Explorer compared to other full size SUVs. The Sport model with the upgraded V6 engine goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds. 8. 12-volt Battery Issues. Some 2020 to 2021 Explorer Hybrids may show a low battery warning on the dash or fail to start due to a 12-volt battery failure. In most cases, simply swapping out the battery for a new one or jump starting the car will fix the issue. The Explorer Hybrid is more sensitive to 12-volt battery issues because it has lots The Ford Explorer's base engine is a 4.0-liter V6 good for 210 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque. Optional on all models is a 4.6-liter V8 engine with 292 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. I had a '96 Explorer XLT with a 4.0L motor and had absolutely no issues with the engine. It was tight and powerful through the 100K miles I drove it. Last edited by 96_4wdr; 04-08-2006 at 04:01 AM. I would say any engine now days is real bad if overheated, make sure your cooling system is in tip top shape. The Ford Explorer's base engine is a 4.0-liter V6 that puts out 210 hp and 254 pound-feet of torque. For 2010, the optional 4.6-liter V8 engine with 292 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque is only offered While no specific engine families were apparently named in the suit nor available on the site of the law firm representing the plaintiffs, all of the aforementioned vehicles hosted at least one Ford Duratec V6 engine during those particular model years. Those engines included the Ford 3.0L Duratec V6, Ford 3.5L Duratec V6, and Ford Duratec 3.7L Drain the engine oil. Remove and replace the oil filter. Fill the engine with 4.7L (5 quarts) which is 1L (1 quart) less than the specified fill level. NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is positioned on a level surface. Run the engine for 3 minutes if hot or 10 minutes if cold. Turn off the engine. .

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