Can I put an EcoBoost in my 2011

[J_C]

Whats up guys my name is Jose and i have a little concern. I have a Ford Explorer 2011 XLT, I want to make more hp out of it, and I am thinking to replace the engine for a 3.5L turbocharged of the same gen but Ford Explorer sport.. is it worth it? Or is it posible ?

Anything is possible if only you replace and fabricate enough, but it's a lot of work and that work starts with researching the existing topics.

Generally speaking, it is not worth it on a middling-age vehicle when the same general model (*Explorers*) with the engine you want, already exists (so you can sell what you have and buy that instead), AND, unless you have already done extensive suspension mods, the Sport suspension should be better tuned for the higher HP engine. XLT is not firm riding new but now bound to be a bit softer with a decade of age unless you swap even more parts.

 

[jayhattaway83]

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[peterk9]

I would love it if i could get a pin. My unkle was a 30 year master tech for ford and i lost him unexpectedly last year! I own my own shop and specialize in fords. He always bought everything for me for my personal vehicles and saved me thousands and i really miss him and wish he were here to get the same deals i used to get. Every car and truck we own is ford and same with 90% of the family. thanks jay my email is jayhattaway83@gmail.com

Welcome to the Forum Jay.

Peter

 

[J_C]

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You might want to remove your email address from your post before spambots find it. People can PM you here for contact.

 

[CDW6212R]

The later model engines can be swapped into older same chassis vehicles, but it would require most of the newer engine bay parts, and more. The transmissions changed a lot from 2011 to 2012+ models, the six speeds cannot be swapped unless the computer is swap to match that.

The late teens Ford engines got upgraded GDI systems, in 2017 and 2018+, to hopefully improve the GDI issue of intake valve coking. If you consider a swap like that, try for the newest GDI versions if possible. There are many possible issues with lots of Ford models over the last decade or so, the internal water pumps being the biggest(massive) problem.

I'm hoping that others will soon begin making those swaps real, the age of these Fords is just about right to make them feasible. As the cars age, the value drops and people won't modify them like this kind of major project. When they are newer, all of the costs are higher, the newer parts, and the value of the old discarded parts. I think this near 10 year old age is a good spot for upgrading used vehicles. The late model used engines are growing in salvage yards, and their prices are dropping. In 10 years from now, those will be harder to find, with more mileage on them, and the gain for an older vehicle will drop a ton. I'm pondering how one of those might fit into an even older Ford.

 

[ucnhtmenow]

I have a 2011 Explorer XLT AWD with about 135k miles on it. We made a trip, tried I should clarify, and got about 900 miles from home and the water pump went out causing "catastrophic engine failure." Apparently when the water pump went out it flooded the engine with water/coolant? The car never over heated. We pulled over the second we felt the issue. It was towed to a Meineke (big mistake) and they started it and drove it into their shop where they let it run until the car "locked up." It was then towed to a different mechanic shop where the guy opened the oil cap and said the motor was blown and then got irritated that we didn't want to drop a could thousand on a motor right then. We brought it home and my brother messed with it and got it turning again, obviously it's not fixed and running, he was getting conflicting info from the shops that looked at it when he called and he didn't feel like the motor was legitimately "locked up." We don't know if the battery was dead and that is why it wouldn't start again after it was driven into the first shop. When we were unloading it we had to hook it up to some jumper cables to turn the ignition on and get the car into neutral. At this point we think that the water pump needs to be replaced and the timing chain. He suggested going ahead and putting a new motor in it so we don't have more problems down the road.

So, why I'm here...

My car has the 3.5L Cyclone V6 with no oil cooler (8th digit is an 8). That motor is in the 2011-2018 models. According to our local Ford Dealer (who wants $7400 to replace the motor) the only years that will fit mine are the 2011-2012. He said that they made some change that he doesn't know what is, he can only see that the part number is different and that means they changed something in 2013. Does anyone know what changes were made? Are they minor adjustments to the 2013 and up engines that I could still buy one of those and make some minor adjustments and use the new year model engine?

My other question... it was suggested to see if I could put one of the EcoBoost engines in my car to replace the bad motor that is in it currently. Does anyone know if that is possible? Can I switch it out with an EcoBoost motor with some reasonable modifications?

Sorry for the lengthy post. I just wanted to get all the info in here to get the best information in return. Thank-Shellie.

 

[ucnhtmenow]

Please

I have a 2011 Explorer XLT AWD with about 135k miles on it. We made a trip, tried I should clarify, and got about 900 miles from home and the water pump went out causing "catastrophic engine failure." Apparently when the water pump went out it flooded the engine with water/coolant? The car never over heated. We pulled over the second we felt the issue. It was towed to a Meineke (big mistake) and they started it and drove it into their shop where they let it run until the car "locked up." It was then towed to a different mechanic shop where the guy opened the oil cap and said the motor was blown and then got irritated that we didn't want to drop a could thousand on a motor right then. We brought it home and my brother messed with it and got it turning again, obviously it's not fixed and running, he was getting conflicting info from the shops that looked at it when he called and he didn't feel like the motor was legitimately "locked up." We don't know if the battery was dead and that is why it wouldn't start again after it was driven into the first shop. When we were unloading it we had to hook it up to some jumper cables to turn the ignition on and get the car into neutral. At this point we think that the water pump needs to be replaced and the timing chain. He suggested going ahead and putting a new motor in it so we don't have more problems down the road.

So, why I'm here...

My car has the 3.5L Cyclone V6 with no oil cooler (8th digit is an 8). That motor is in the 2011-2018 models. According to our local Ford Dealer (who wants $7400 to replace the motor) the only years that will fit mine are the 2011-2012. He said that they made some change that he doesn't know what is, he can only see that the part number is different and that means they changed something in 2013. Does anyone know what changes were made? Are they minor adjustments to the 2013 and up engines that I could still buy one of those and make some minor adjustments and use the new year model engine?

My other question... it was suggested to see if I could put one of the EcoBoost engines in my car to replace the bad motor that is in it currently. Does anyone know if that is possible? Can I switch it out with an EcoBoost motor with some reasonable modifications?

Sorry for the lengthy post. I just wanted to get all the info in here to get the best information in return. Thank-Shellie.

Please don't quote me on this but I only realized this a few weeks ago while in the junk yard but it seems there's an added coolant line under the intake, didn't even see exactly where it went but but I believe that may be the only thing. Could be wrong.

And you say modifications within reason? I guess that would matter of a few factors. How much time, money and skills you have which you seem to at least have someone who knows their way around cars because most the mods you would have to make are pretty do-able, I think most of the time will be spent either tuning or if you don't have the correct cluster, getting it to work right with the keys and ignition.

Get a vlinker (Bluetooth or USB) and download forscan (Ford diagnostic software). That's should help with some programming plus you can use it for everything else and you wouldn't need another scanner Ford fords, Mazdas or Lincoln's. Good luck

 

[peterk9]

Please

Please don't quote me on this but I only realized this a few weeks ago while in the junk yard but it seems there's an added coolant line under the intake, didn't even see exactly where it went but but I believe that may be the only thing. Could be wrong.
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Welcome to the forum.
FYI, the member you replied to was last seen here on April 11, 2018.

Peter