PCV valve check and replacement procedure

[fbopretired]

I just purchased an 06 Explorer 4.0 v-6 4 X 4. wanted to check the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Anybody familiar with the proper methods?

 

[suzook]

I just purchased an 06 Explorer 4.0 v-6 4 X 4. wanted to check the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Anybody familiar with the proper methods?

Nm

 

[fbopretired]

not understanding your reply, 'nm'

 

[D Hook]

Go to this link: http://www.justanswer.com/ford/6elf0-ford-explorer-xlt-location-pcv-valve.html#re.v/446/

and click on the link "PCV valve click here" towards the bottom left of the page. It will bring up an Adobe page showing the location on the front of the passenger side valve cover. (I don't own a V-6 but this is what a search on BING brought forth.) Good luck!

 

[fbopretired]

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely check it!

 

[Cuzzi]

I actually just replaced this last week on my '06 XLT 4.0L. It was a real pain finding any information about the location of the valve, but after a lot of searching I found it.

This is the part I needed:
http://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-EV261-Positive-Crankcase-Ventilation/dp/B000C55XNC

The valve is accessible from the driver's side. If you look at the intake manifold, there is a hose attached with a green clip on the rear (closest to the windshield). Follow that hose to the other end and you'll find the PCV valve. It is behind the valve cover just below the intake manifold.

Remove the green clip and disconnect from the intake manifold, then pull that hose from the PCV valve. There is an electrical cable attached to heat the PCV valve that you need to disconnect as well. Then just get your hand in there and give it a 1/4 turn to remove.

Pretty easy once you know where it is.

 

[D Hook]

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[fbopretired]

Thanks for the extremely helpful description. I feel confident now in the process.