Chrisrj8084
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2016 Explorer Sport
Hey all, so I am looking to replace my engine mounts as Ford said they were bad. They said I needed my upper engine mount (passenger side under the coolant reservoir) and upper transmission mount.
So I was able to change the transmission mount just fine. Just had to remove the airbox and battery (although the 2 bolts underneath the mount are a pain in the ass).
The issue I have is with the passenger upper mount. I found many vids and links showing how to replace that mount and it's actually easier to get to than the transmission mount however everything I found was for the naturally aspirated version. I can find no documentation for changing on an ecoboost engine. 6 of the 7 bolts are accessible but the final bolt is right underneath 2 coolant lines going into the engine. This leaves no room to get a tool in to undo that bolt and I can find no documentation anywhere showing if there is a method.
What I am left with is thinking that you have to drain the coolant out and disconnect those lines to get to that bolt (which I am not equipped to do). Does anyone know of another way to get that damn thing outta there without draining the coolant out?
So I was able to change the transmission mount just fine. Just had to remove the airbox and battery (although the 2 bolts underneath the mount are a pain in the ass).
The issue I have is with the passenger upper mount. I found many vids and links showing how to replace that mount and it's actually easier to get to than the transmission mount however everything I found was for the naturally aspirated version. I can find no documentation for changing on an ecoboost engine. 6 of the 7 bolts are accessible but the final bolt is right underneath 2 coolant lines going into the engine. This leaves no room to get a tool in to undo that bolt and I can find no documentation anywhere showing if there is a method.
What I am left with is thinking that you have to drain the coolant out and disconnect those lines to get to that bolt (which I am not equipped to do). Does anyone know of another way to get that damn thing outta there without draining the coolant out?
