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    2017 Explorer Plat. 3.5L ecoboost

    Can anyone familiar with my vehicle and engine please tell me where to look for my vacuum pump. Im looking all around and I am suspecting its is between the engine and firewall, but I can see it from any angle I try to look. Hopefully the pictures help. I have taken the heat shield and engine...
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    Slight hesitation , hiccup , at higher speeds in top gear upon acceleration 2017 sport 3.5

    Hi , my 2017 sport 3.5 ecoboost is exhibiting hic ups , hesitations whatever you want to call it at high speed 80-100 km/hr in 6 th gear when accelerating. The situation is worse up hill. When down shifting it largely goes away or not noticeable. Anything less than 2000 rpm and you can feel it...
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    2018 Explorer Sport - Looked at Radiator Drain Plug and it snapped

    So I barely touched the radiator drain plug and the head snapped off...I searched for a solution, but due to location on the Explorer sport...tried a bunch, including speed out tools, but there just is not much clearance... Finally found this ratcheting screwdriver that has like an inch long...
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    Swap 2.3 or 3.5 EcoBoost

    Hello, greetings, I would like to know how compatible it would be to swap a 3.5 or a 2.3 engine, I want my car to be stronger, more economical and powerful, I like it very much!
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    Looking to Purchase my first FPIU

    Hello everyone, I am looking at purchasing my first ever FPIU. I am from Canada, so the picks for FPIU's are slim. I have found a 2018 FPIU 3.5L Ecoboost with 96,104 kilometers and 11,000 engine hours followed by 7,999 idle hours. I apologize for having to ask people to convert these to miles...
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    Thoughts on throttle body spacer for 3.5L ecoboost

    Found a throttle body spacer online here and just wondering if the is a legit performance upgrade or just a total scam and waste of 150 bucks. I know that on vintage vehicles it was common to put spacers under the carb to gain torque but no idea if this works still on newer EFI engines. Also...
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    Explorer 2017 Sport 3.5eb

    Hello, as I have an Explorer Sport 3.5 Ecoboost, I began to wonder if parts for this model fit from other models such as XLT, Limited, etc. I would like to know if body parts (bodywork, mounts), chassis parts (springs, stabilizers, etc.) and parts fit engine (it is known that it is ecoboost...
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    Correct Spark Plug Gap for '15 PIU 3.5L EcoBoost

    Ive heard mixed information about spark plug gab size, and Ford apparently changed the recommend size multiple times. Many people say 0.028in is the way to go, however after looking for plugs, they state 0.032 for Ford SP580 and NGK Iridium LTR6IX. Also heard that iridium plugs cant be regapped...
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    3.5L Ecoboost: Cold Start Noise

    I could use some help. 2017 Explorer Sport 3.5L Ecoboost with 100K miles. The engine makes a rattling sound on cold start and goes away after 1-2 seconds. No noise made on any further starts through the day. Seems to repeat every morning on 1st start. Unsure if this is related... on...
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    2014 Sport-no compression on 2 front cyl

    I recently bought a 2014 Explorer Sport (3.5 Ecoboost) (140k miles) notably discounted with engine problems. Actually could not get it to start and compression check shows 2/3 front cylinders have no compression. Lead suspicion is blown head gasket, but no signs of that in the oil and I don't...
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