What is the flywheel removal and installation procedure in the 5.0L V8 engine on Ford Explorer?

The drive plate procedure is virtually the same for the 5.0L V8 as for the other engines in the covered models. The original flywheel bolts are coated with Teflon thread sealant. If reusing the original bolts, clean the bolt threads and the crankshaft bolt holes, then apply Teflon thread sealant to the bolt threads. New bolts come already coated with sealant, so there is no need to apply sealant to them.

How to remove and install the flywheel and clutch in SOHC four cylinder engine on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?

Remove the transmission. Next, take out the pressure plate and the clutch disc from the rear of the flywheel for manual transmission models. Lock the flywheel/driveplate using a large screwdriver meshed with the starter ring gear and remove the six bolts securing the flywheel to the crankshaft, ensuring to remove the bolts a quarter turn at a time in a diagonal and progressive manner. Mark the mating position of the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft flange before removing the flywheel. If needed, take out the engine rear cover plate bolts and ease the rear cover plate over the two dowel pins to remove it. If the flywheel ring gear is badly worn or has missing teeth, it should be replaced by an automotive machine shop. Check for cracks and other damage. The installation of the flywheel/driveplate and clutch follows the reverse of the removal procedure, with the addition of applying oil-resistant sealer sparingly to the bolt threads and tightening the mounting bolts to the specified torque.

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Ford Flywheel Part Number: BR3Z-6477-B
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Dual Mass Flywheel
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2011-2014 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: FR3Z-6477-C
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
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- Mustang | 2015-2020 | Shelby GT350, Shelby GT350R | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: AR3Z-6375-A
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
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- Mustang | 2010-2014 | Shelby GT500 | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.8 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: 7R3Z-6375-B
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
- Replaces: 7R3Z-6375-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2007-2008 | Shelby GT500, Shelby GT500KR | 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford Drive Plate Part Number: FR3Z-6375-A
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Automatic Transmission Flexplate; Flywheel
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- Mustang | 2015-2017 | EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: 1R3Z-6375-A
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
- Replaces: 1R3Z-6375-EA
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- Mustang | 2005-2010 | Bullitt, GT, Shelby GT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: BR3Z-6375-D
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
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- Mustang | 2011-2017 | GT, GT 50 Years Limited Edition, GT Premium | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: G1FZ-6477-A
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly
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- Focus | 2016-2018 | RS | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: JR3Z-6477-B
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
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- Mustang | 2018-2023 | EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Drive Plate Part Number: KR3Z-6477-A
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Flywheel
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- Mustang | 2020-2022 | Shelby GT350R, Shelby GT500 | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: JR3Z-6477-C
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
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- Mustang | 2021-2023 | GT, GT Premium, Mach 1 | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Drive Plate Part Number: JL3Z-6375-A
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Automatic Transmission Flexplate; Flywheel
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- F-150 | 2018-2023 | XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX
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Ford Drive Plate Part Number: L1MZ-6477-B
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Explorer | 2020-2023 | Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
- Police Interceptor Utility | 2020-2023 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: AV6Z-6477-J
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
- Replaces: AV6Z-6477-B, AV6Z-6477-D, AV6Z-6477-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2013-2014 | SE | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: FR3Z-6477-G
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
- Replaces: FR3Z-6477-A
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- Mustang | 2015-2017 | V6 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: 5L8Z-6477-AA
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly
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- Escape | 2005-2012 | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: 1C3Z-6375-AA
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
- Replaces: YC3Z-6375-DA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
- F-350 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 7.3 L DIESEL
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Ford Drive Plate Part Number: ML3Z-6477-A
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Flywheel
- Replaced by: ML3Z-6477-B
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-150 | 2021-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: CR3Z-6375-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2012-2013 | Boss 302 | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Flywheel Part Number: 8R3Z-6375-A
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- Other Name: Flywheel Assembly; Clutch Flywheel
- Replaces: 9R3Z-6375-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Mustang | 2008-2010 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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If you own Ford and want to keep it in top shape, choosing OEM Flywheel is a smart move. They are precisely engineered and follow strict factory standards. They are made in advanced facilities that use cutting edge technology. Each part goes through thorough testing to confirm strength and safety, so you can trust it. FordPartsDeal.com gives you genuine Ford Flywheel at some of the affordable online prices without cutting quality. Every OEM Ford part includes the manufacturer's warranty, easy returns, and super-fast delivery. So why wait? Shop now and get your vehicle back to peak condition.

Ford Flywheel engines use the stored energy to even out the power flow and ensure every start is a smooth effort. Ford continues to outdo itself with EcoBoost kick, voice-command SYNC playlists, Co-Pilot360 lane nudges, over-the-air upgrades, and Lightning pickups that shred forward without choking smoke, yet still drag jet skis to the lake. Drivers have faith in Ford as the assembly-line DNA cuts expenses but not the thrill as teens would view muscle, parents would view value, and commuters would use less time waiting to bleed money at pumps. Since the spark in 1903, Ford has been marrying speed to pragmatism and showing that mass production and everyday durability can be of the same quick blood. Today, Ford fixes tech like airbags when bored, where they drop updates that make dashboards smarter overnight, rather than relying on the showroom calendars. The Flywheel screws to the crankshaft and contains a lot of solid inertia, therefore it smooths out those kicky combustion pulses and then allows the clutch to snatch sharply when you step on the pedal. When starting the engine, the Flywheel engages the starter gear, which trades stored spin for instant fire and protects the drivetrain against jerks in frosty mornings or rocky climbs. Select a good Flywheel to be brutally strong or a dual-mass unit in case you want hush, but keep in mind that the latter kind will not allow any resurfacing after it wears its damping guts out. Whichever be the way, Flywheel remains silent muscle connecting spark and movement, making all cylinders honest and all the gear changes smoother.

Ford Flywheel Parts and Q&A

Drive Plate
F77Z-6375-AA
Q: What is the flywheel removal and installation procedure in the 5.0L V8 engine on Ford Explorer?
A:
The drive plate procedure is virtually the same for the 5.0L V8 as for the other engines in the covered models. The original flywheel bolts are coated with Teflon thread sealant. If reusing the original bolts, clean the bolt threads and the crankshaft bolt holes, then apply Teflon thread sealant to the bolt threads. New bolts come already coated with sealant, so there is no need to apply sealant to them.
Drive Plate
1L2Z-6375-CA
Q: How to remove and install the flywheel and clutch in SOHC four cylinder engine on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?
A:
Remove the transmission. Next, take out the pressure plate and the clutch disc from the rear of the flywheel for manual transmission models. Lock the flywheel/driveplate using a large screwdriver meshed with the starter ring gear and remove the six bolts securing the flywheel to the crankshaft, ensuring to remove the bolts a quarter turn at a time in a diagonal and progressive manner. Mark the mating position of the flywheel/driveplate and crankshaft flange before removing the flywheel. If needed, take out the engine rear cover plate bolts and ease the rear cover plate over the two dowel pins to remove it. If the flywheel ring gear is badly worn or has missing teeth, it should be replaced by an automotive machine shop. Check for cracks and other damage. The installation of the flywheel/driveplate and clutch follows the reverse of the removal procedure, with the addition of applying oil-resistant sealer sparingly to the bolt threads and tightening the mounting bolts to the specified torque.