Other Name: Cover - Cylinder Front; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover
Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
Bronco | 2021-2023 | Badlands, Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond, First Edition, Heritage Limited Edition, Outer Banks, Raptor, Wildtrak | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
F-150 | 2021-2023 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
Other Name: Cover - Cylinder Front; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover
Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
Expedition | 2022-2024 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
F-150 | 2021-2023 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
Other Name: Cover - Cylinder Front; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover
Position: Front
Fits the following Ford Models:
Expedition | 2018-2021 | King Ranch, Limited, Max King Ranch, Max Limited, Max Platinum, Max SSV, Max XL, Max XLT, Platinum, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
F-150 | 2017-2020 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
Q: How to Service and Repair the Engine Front Timing Cover on Ford Explorer?
A: A proper start for engine front cover servicing begins by disconnecting the battery ground cable while draining the cooling system. Start by removing the crankshaft pulley together with its front oil seal followed by the parts that correspond with the illustrations and tables. Implementation of installation requires the opposite sequence of dismantling steps along with proper coolant system filling and bleeding procedures. Extract the heater hose while first removing the bracket bolt of the heater control valve. The installation process of the engine front cover requires complete avoidance of metal scrapers and wire brushes plus power abrasive discs and abrasive tools because these tools produce scratches and gouges which result in leaks. The installer should use silicone gasket and sealant for applying to the mating surfaces between the engine block and oil pan and to the two designated areas on the front cover.
Q: How to Address Timing Cover Issues on a Ford Mustang?
A: Service and repair of the timing cover begins with disconnecting the battery negative cable followed by draining the engine cooling system. Begin the procedure by removing the crankshaft pulley as well as the water pump pulley then proceed to take off the power steering pump and bracket followed by EGR tube disconnect and coolant hoses. The service starts by removing the Camshaft Position sensor alongside the heater water outlet tube and the camshaft synchronizer assembly and lower radiator hose and crankshaft position sensor. Before removing the engine front cover the hidden cap screw must be carefully removed to prevent damage to the cover along with making a record of fastener characteristics which will be needed to reinstall the cover and dispose of the gasket. Install the new engine front cover gasket by applying F7AZ-19554-EA Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or another product that fulfills Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the mounting surfaces of engine front cover, oil pan, and cylinder block. Ahead of installing the new gasket on the engine front cover, repeat the application of sealant. Use recorded fastener details to install the engine front cover by adding torque to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) then continuing with an additional 90 degrees of tightening while keeping in mind that fastener number twelve is excluded from staged installation. Reinstall the wiring harness pin-type retainer while connecting the CMP sensor with electrical connector along with the lower radiator hose and the heater water outlet tube and the camshaft synchronizer assembly. In the last stage, the process involves hose connection along with the EGR tube before reinstalling the power steering pump and bracket and water pump pulley and crankshaft pulley. The procedure concludes with filling the engine cooling system and reconnecting the battery negative cable.
Q: How to service and repair the timing cover on Ford Ranger?
A: Service and repair of the timing cover requires first removing the battery ground cable while replacing the bolts securing the fan shroud before placement out of the way. Begin by loosening the bolts on the water pump pulley but keep the bolts installed before removing the drive belt. The procedure demands that you unscrew all the bolts which hold the fan and clutch assembly and water pump pulley together. The technician must recover refrigerant from the air conditioning system before disconnecting the A/C wiring connector. First find the mounting bracket of the A/C compressor before you detach the power steering pump with the mounting bracket and set them aside. Unscrewing the screw and releasing the interlocking tabs will permit you to remove the outer timing belt cover. The A/C compressor mounting bracket installation requires you to start by following the removal procedures and secure it with three bolts and one stud while tightening all fasteners to specified torque settings of M10 bolts and stud at 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) and Me bolt at 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).