How to check the connecting rod bearing journal-to-bearing clearance on Ford Explorer?

To measure the connecting rod bearing clearance, make sure that crankshaft journals are within specification. Withdraw the bearing cap and apply Plastigage on bearing surface and do not rotate the crankshaft. Measure Plastigage after tightening Cap. The variations can signify the damage; change the components when clearance is not within the limits.

What defects should be inspected in the connecting rod bearings on Ford Explorer?

Inspect the connecting rod bearers, such as cratering, indicating fatigue failure; spot polishing, indicating improper seating; dirty engine oil embedded; scratches by dirty oil; exposed base, indicating poor lubrication; both edges worn, indicating damaged journal; and one edge worn, which may indicate a tapered journal, or may indicate improper seating.

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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
$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 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
$10.86 MSRP: $15.40
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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:
- 2012-2014 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
$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 Part Number: 6L2Z-6211-D
$13.70 MSRP: $19.44
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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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Product Specifications
- 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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Product Specifications
- 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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Product Specifications
- 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

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Ford Explorer Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

Connecting Rod Bearing
5C3Z-6211-B
Q: How to check the connecting rod bearing journal-to-bearing clearance on Ford Explorer?
A: To measure the connecting rod bearing clearance, make sure that Crankshaft journals are within specification. Withdraw the bearing cap and apply Plastigage on bearing surface and do not rotate the crankshaft. Measure Plastigage after tightening Cap. The variations can signify the damage; change the components when clearance is not within the limits.
Connecting Rod Bearing
5C3Z-6211-AB
Q: What defects should be inspected in the connecting rod bearings on Ford Explorer?
A: Inspect the connecting rod bearers, such as cratering, indicating fatigue failure; spot polishing, indicating improper seating; dirty engine oil embedded; scratches by dirty oil; exposed base, indicating poor lubrication; both edges worn, indicating damaged journal; and one edge worn, which may indicate a tapered journal, or may indicate improper seating.