What Are the Essential Procedures for a Piston Ring Set Service and Repair on Ford Explorer?

The correct service and repair method for piston rings consists of standard procedures for evaluating all components including crankshaft and crankshaft bearings, camshaft and crankshaft bearings and cylinder head along with valve train (valves, seats, springs etc) and piston, piston pin, connecting rod and cylinder block and bore. The procedure for subassembly work includes servicing the cylinder head assembly followed by the piston assembly and the piston pin assembly and connecting rod assembly. Engine service and repair includes the steps required for both disassembly and assembly of the power unit. Not providing a dedicated service procedure for internal components suggests that manufacturers have omitted it but the service procedures needed appear in engine service and repair documents.

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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: 2U3Z-6148-A
$43.44 MSRP: $62.15
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Replaces: 2U3Z-6148-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: AG9Z-6148-D
$32.44 MSRP: $46.02
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Replaces: AG9Z-6148-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: 6L3Z-6148-A
$41.82 MSRP: $60.87
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Engine Piston Ring Set; Piston Ring Set; Piston Ring
- Replaces: 2L3Z-6148-GA, 2L3Z-6148-LA, 2L3Z-6148-AA, 2L3Z-6148-DA, F5AZ-6148-A, F7AZ-6148-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: 6L3Z-6148-C
$191.44 MSRP: $278.67
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Replaces: 2L3Z-6148-FA, 2L3Z-6148-NA, 2L3Z-6148-JA, 2L3Z-6148-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: AT4Z-6148-C
$31.67 MSRP: $44.92
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Engine Piston Ring Set; Piston Ring Set; Piston Ring
- Replaces: AT4Z-6148-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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 Piston Rings Part Number: AG9Z-6148-E
$123.93 MSRP: $180.40
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Replaces: AG9Z-6148-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: K2GZ-6148-B
$99.25 MSRP: $144.47
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: 0.50MM O/S
- Replaces: EJ7Z-6148-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: 6L3Z-6148-B
$179.39 MSRP: $276.83
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring Set; Piston Ring
- Replaces: 2L3Z-6148-HA, 2L3Z-6148-BA, 2L3Z-6148-MA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: JL3Z-6148-A
$26.88 MSRP: $38.13
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
- 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 Piston Rings Part Number: K2GZ-6148-A
$32.31 MSRP: $45.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
- Replaces: EJ7Z-6148-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston Rings Part Number: JL3Z-6148-B
$83.38 MSRP: $121.37
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- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: 0.5MM Oversize
- 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 Piston Rings Part Number: AT4Z-6148-D
$108.95 MSRP: $158.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Replaces: AT4Z-6148-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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 Piston Rings Part Number: L1MZ-6148-A
$513.13 MSRP: $753.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Piston Ring
- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
- 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 Piston Rings Part Number: FOTZ-6148-M
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Piston Ring; Engine Piston Ring Set; Piston Ring Set; Piston Ring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2000 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

Ford Explorer Piston Ring Set

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The Piston Ring Set in Ford Explorer vehicles involves itself in closing the compartment of the combustion chamber, in burning the fuel air mixture and in preventing gas escape and controlling the engine oil consumption. These rings which are mainly produced from cast iron or steel are mainly to ensure that there is less friction while at the same time having tight seal which is very important in ensuring that the engine is both efficient and lasts long. Thus, during years of utilization, the Ford Explorer Piston Ring Sets have been subjected to advancements with present day Piston Ring Sets being designed to be thinner than previous models to reduce both friction and seal capabilities. Some of these include plasma-moly coating and chrome which enhances on durability and heat resistant. Two compression rings and one oil control ring are added to each piston as the standard configuration to enhance performance and to control oil.

Ford Explorer Piston Ring Set Parts and Q&A

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2U3Z-6148-A
Q: What Are the Essential Procedures for a Piston Ring Set Service and Repair on Ford Explorer?
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The correct service and repair method for Piston rings consists of standard procedures for evaluating all components including Crankshaft and crankshaft bearings, Camshaft and crankshaft bearings and cylinder head along with valve train (valves, seats, springs etc) and piston, piston pin, connecting rod and cylinder block and bore. The procedure for subassembly work includes servicing the cylinder head assembly followed by the piston assembly and the piston pin assembly and connecting rod assembly. Engine service and repair includes the steps required for both disassembly and assembly of the power unit. Not providing a dedicated service procedure for internal components suggests that manufacturers have omitted it but the service procedures needed appear in engine service and repair documents.