What defects should be inspected in the connecting rod bearings that may indicate specific issues on Ford Explorer?

Look at the connecting rod bearings for different problems which show up as distinct signs: fatigue damage shows up as craters, incorrect fit shows up as polished spots, engine oil contamination leaves dirt inside, dirty engine oil causes surface scratches, lack of lubricant causes base exposure, both-end wear means broken journals, and one-edge wear might mean tapered journals or substandard bearings.

How to service and repair the connecting rod bearing by measuring the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters on Ford Explorer?

Measure both sides of the crankshaft connecting rod journal at each end to determine the rod bearing service needs. The measurement gap between ends helps show taper that must stay under the allowed wear amount.

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Ford Explorer Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: FT4Z-6211-DA
$11.63 MSRP: $16.50
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
- Replaces: FT4Z-6211-D
- 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 Connecting Rod Bearing, Red Part Number: EJ7Z-6211-C
$10.97 MSRP: $15.57
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Connecting Rod Bearing, Blue Part Number: EJ7Z-6211-B
$11.08 MSRP: $15.71
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Connecting Rod Bearing, Green Part Number: EJ7Z-6211-A
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: BL3Z-6211-FA
$8.53 MSRP: $12.10
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Replaces: 7U3Z-6211-B, BL3Z-6211-C
- 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 Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: BL3Z-6211-EA
$8.73 MSRP: $12.38
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set; Con Rod Bearing Set; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Replaces: BL3Z-6211-B, HL3Z-6211-B, 7U3Z-6211-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: BL3Z-6211-DA
$8.47 MSRP: $12.01
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set; Con Rod Bearing Set; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Replaces: 7U3Z-6211-C, BL3Z-6211-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 Bearing Set, Red Part Number: AG9Z-6211-C
$10.86 MSRP: $15.40
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2014 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Bearing Set, Blue Part Number: AG9Z-6211-B
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2014 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Bearing Set, Green Part Number: AG9Z-6211-A
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2012-2014 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Bearing Part Number: 6L2Z-6211-D
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearings
- Replaces: 2L2Z-6211-BA, 6L2Z-6211-B, D2RY-6211-C, XL2Z-6211-FA
- 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
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Ford Explorer Bearing, Red Part Number: 6L2Z-6211-C
$14.61 MSRP: $20.72
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearings
- Replaces: 6L2Z-6211-A, 2L2Z-6211-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, 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 Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: 5C3Z-6211-B
$19.20 MSRP: $27.23
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Replaces: 5C3Z-6211-A, F65Z-6211-FA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: 5C3Z-6211-AB
$4.61 MSRP: $6.53
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Engine Connecting Rod Bearing; Con Rod Bearing Pair; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- Replaces: F65Z-6211-EA, F9AZ-6211-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 Connecting Rod Bearing, Red Part Number: EJ7Z-6211-J
$11.09 MSRP: $15.73
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing
- Replaces: EJ7Z-6211-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Connecting Rod Bearing, Blue Part Number: EJ7Z-6211-H
$11.01 MSRP: $15.62
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- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing
- Replaces: EJ7Z-6211-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Connecting Rod Bearing, Green Part Number: EJ7Z-6211-G
$11.09 MSRP: $15.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing
- Replaces: EJ7Z-6211-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Bearing Set, Brown Part Number: AG9Z-6211-D
$10.99 MSRP: $15.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- 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 Connecting Rod Bearing Part Number: C2OZ-6211-R
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Rod Bearing; Bearing; Bearings
- 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

Ford Explorer Rod Bearing

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The Rod Bearing in Ford Explorer automobiles is used in maintaining the crankshaft and the connecting rods, but it enables the rotation to be as smooth as possible with minimal friction encountered. These are commonly plain bearings, with the option of being bi-metal or tri-metal in its make up. In Bi-metal Rod Bearings the bearing rod has an aluminum alloy lining which may be impregnated with silicone for the purpose of increasing the hardness and seizure of the bearing. Tri-metal Rod Bearings on the other hand contain a layer of copper alloy along with a lead-tin-copper overlay making the bearings stronger and more fatigue resistant. In recent past, the Ford Explorer Rod Bearings have underwent change with the high performance one adopting tri-metal bearings that features higher class materials coated to cut on friction and adding on the durability aspect. These performance Rod Bearings are manufactured for raised output engines, Design changes include more significant oil hole sizes and better eccentricity to sustain oil clearance. When it comes to the use of the Ford Explorer Rod Bearings there is need to realize that for them to be productive and to last long in service one has to ensure that they are properly installed and maintained.

Ford Explorer Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

Bearing, Red
6L2Z-6211-C
Q: What defects should be inspected in the connecting rod bearings that may indicate specific issues on Ford Explorer?
A:
Look at the connecting rod bearings for different problems which show up as distinct signs: fatigue damage shows up as craters, incorrect fit shows up as polished spots, engine oil contamination leaves dirt inside, dirty engine oil causes surface scratches, lack of lubricant causes base exposure, both-end wear means broken journals, and one-edge wear might mean tapered journals or substandard bearings.
Bearing
6L2Z-6211-D
Q: How to service and repair the connecting rod bearing by measuring the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters on Ford Explorer?
A:
Measure both sides of the Crankshaft connecting rod journal at each end to determine the rod bearing service needs. The measurement gap between ends helps show taper that must stay under the allowed wear amount.