How to service the oil cooler on Ford Explorer?

Service procedures for the oil cooler must begin with the vehicle set to neutral and located on a hoist. The cooling system first requires draining followed by removal of the oil filter which becomes waste. The new oil filter requires tightening to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.). The next step requires disconnecting both hoses which connect the oil cooler to the inlet and heater. The threaded insert requires loosening before removing the oil cooler. For reinstallation you should tighten it to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.). To finish the procedure you must reinstall the new oil filter before checking the engine oil and filling to proper capacity.

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Ford Explorer Transmission Cooler Part Number: 5L5Z-7A095-A
$144.82 MSRP: $210.80
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- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler; Oil Cooler
- Replaces: 4L5Z-7A095-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Oil Cooler Part Number: BB3Z-6A642-A
$103.36 MSRP: $150.45
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- Other Name: Kit; Engine Oil Cooler
- Replaces: AG9Z-6A642-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023, 2012-2016 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Oil Cooler Part Number: 8A8Z-6A642-A
$78.02 MSRP: $113.57
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- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Engine Oil Cooler
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Transmission Cooler Part Number: 6L2Z-7A095-A
$74.77 MSRP: $108.83
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- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Assembly; Oil Cooler; Cooler
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Transmission Cooler Part Number: F1TZ-7A095-A
$38.52 MSRP: $53.29
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- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler
- Manufacturer Note: Extra capacity , Plate style , 282.0mm x 173.0mm x 19.1mm , 9.53mm hose barb fittings
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1995 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Oil Cooler Part Number: L1MZ-6A642-B
$46.13 MSRP: $66.00
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- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Engine Oil Cooler
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Oil Cooler Part Number: FL3Z-6A642-A
$92.07 MSRP: $134.02
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- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Engine Oil Cooler
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | King Ranch, Platinum, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Oil Cooler Part Number: HL3Z-6881-B
$50.14 MSRP: $102.89
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- Other Name: Adaptor - Oil Filter; Engine Oil Filter Adapter; Oil Filter Adapter; Adapter
- Replaces: HL3Z-6881-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Transmission Cooler Part Number: 4L2Z-7A095-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Assembly; Oil Cooler
- Replaces: 1L2Z-7A095-EC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Oil Cooler Part Number: 1L2Z-6A642-FA
$117.94 MSRP: $171.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Engine Oil Cooler
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Transmission Cooler Part Number: 5L2Z-7A095-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Assembly; Oil Cooler
- Replaces: 4L2Z-7A095-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Oil Cooler Part Number: F87Z6A642CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Engine Oil Cooler
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Transmission Cooler Part Number: F1TZ-7A095-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Oil Cooler Assembly; Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler; Oil Cooler
- Manufacturer Note: Standard capacity - Plate style - 282.0mm x 75.0mm x 19.1mm - 9.53mm hose barb fittings
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1995 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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The Oil Cooler is implemented in Ford Explorer cars to ensure that sufficient viscosity of the engine oil is maintained, which does not degrade with high temperature conditions. Customarily, these components are known as oil to water coolers and they are fitted in the vehicle's cooling system to manage temperatures of oil not allowing it to overheat. Fort only what is normal, then the factory cooler works fine, but when stressed as in the case where a car is towing heavy loads during a hot season, it is overpowered. Finally, in such situations, there are enhanced Oil Cooler Kits to offer more capacity of cooler and in turn contribute to the longevity of oil and the motor as well.

Ford Explorer Oil Cooler Parts and Q&A

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6L2Z-7A095-A
Q: How to service the oil cooler on Ford Explorer?
A:
Service procedures for the oil cooler must begin with the vehicle set to neutral and located on a hoist. The cooling system first requires draining followed by removal of the oil filter which becomes waste. The new oil filter requires tightening to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.). The next step requires disconnecting both hoses which connect the oil cooler to the inlet and heater. The threaded insert requires loosening before removing the oil cooler. For reinstallation you should tighten it to 57 Nm (42 ft. lbs.). To finish the procedure you must reinstall the new oil filter before checking the engine oil and filling to proper capacity.