How to remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies on Ford Explorer?

Prior to removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies, the cylinder head(s), oil pan, and oil pump must be taken off. Use your fingernail to check for any ridge at the upper limit of ring travel, approximately 1/4-inch down from the top of each cylinder. If ridges are present due to carbon deposits or cylinder wear, they must be completely removed with a ridge reamer before the pistons are taken out to avoid breakage. Ensure the tool does not cut into the ring travel area more than 1/32-inch. Once the ridges are removed, turn the engine upside-down with the crankshaft facing up. Before removing the connecting rods, check the end play using a dial indicator or feeler gauges, sliding them between the first connecting rod and the crankshaft throw until the play is eliminated. If the end play exceeds the service limit, new connecting rods may be necessary. If new rods or a new crankshaft are installed, the end play might fall below the specified minimum, requiring machining of the rods. Check the connecting rods and caps for identification marks; if not marked, use a center-punch or scribe to create indentations on each rod and cap. Loosen the connecting rod cap nuts half a turn at a time until they can be removed by hand, then take off the connecting rod cap and bearing insert without dropping the insert. To protect the crankshaft journal and cylinder wall during piston removal, slip a short length of plastic or rubber hose over each connecting rod cap bolt. Remove the bearing insert and push the connecting rod/piston assembly out through the top of the engine using a wooden or plastic hammer handle, ensuring all ridge material has been cleared. Repeat this process for the remaining cylinders. After removal, reassemble the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts in their respective rods and install the cap nuts finger tight to prevent accidental damage to the bearing surfaces. Avoid separating the pistons from the connecting rods.

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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: AT4Z-6108-C
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- Replaces: AT4Z-6108-A
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- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: AG9Z-6108-L
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- Replaced by: DJ5Z-6108-J
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- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: BA5Z-6108-L
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- Replaces: BA5Z-6108-A
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- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: AT4Z-6108-A
$96.33 MSRP: $140.83
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- Replaced by: AT4Z-6108-C
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: F2TZ-6108-FB
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- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
Part Number: F7TZ-6100-BD
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- Other Name: Piston And Connecting Rod Assy
- Manufacturer Note: 0.05o/s rod and piston asy.incls. rings,rod,rod bolts,piston pin, SOHC
- Replaced by: 3L2Z-6200-BA
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- 1997-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Piston And Pin Assembly
Part Number: 1L2Z-6108-BA
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- Other Name: Piston And Pin Assy
- Replaced by: 8L2Z-6108-G
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Piston And Pin Assembly
Part Number: AA5Z-6108-P
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- Other Name: Piston And Pin Assy; Piston
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: AA5Z-6108-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer PISTON AND PIN ASY
Part Number: L1MZ-6108-B
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- Other Name: Piston
- Position: Driver Side
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- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: AA5Z-6108-N
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- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: AA5Z-6108-B
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- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: GB5Z-6108-A
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- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
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- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: AT4Z-6108-D
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- Replaces: AT4Z-6108-B
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: DA5Z-6108-A
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- Position: Passenger Side
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- 2014-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston And Pin Assembly
Part Number: AA5Z-6108-L
$96.33 MSRP: $140.83
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- Other Name: Piston And Pin Assy; Piston
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: AA5Z-6108-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: BA5Z-6108-M
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- Replaces: BA5Z-6108-B
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Piston And Pin Assembly
Part Number: 2L2Z-6108-HA
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- Other Name: Piston And Pin Assy
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: 4U7Z-6108-A
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer PISTON
Part Number: L1MZ-6108-A
$357.08 MSRP: $526.67
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- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer PISTON
Part Number: LB5Z-6108-A
$357.08 MSRP: $526.67
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- Manufacturer Note: STANDARD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Piston
Part Number: AA5Z-6108-M
$96.33 MSRP: $140.83
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive

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Ford Explorer Piston

The Piston in Ford Explorer vehicles is part of the internal combustion engine that is responsible for translating power of combustion into the energy needed by the vehicle. In terms of contributing to the improvement of the engine performance, the Piston is very important for transferring force from the expanding gases towards the crankshaft. In those years, there are various types of Pistons used for Ford Explorer such as Trunk piston of petrol and diesel operated Ford Explorer which capable to support the side force and also oil ring to lubricate the main piston. Also, the racing pistons provide low weight and high strength to meet RPM needs, where necessary. The selection of materials and design variance such as aluminum alloys or forged ones increases the ability of the Piston and helps the Ford Explorer regain and maintain its performance in all terrains.

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F2TZ-6108-FB
Q: How to remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies on Ford Explorer?
A: Prior to removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies, the Cylinder Head(s), oil pan, and oil pump must be taken off. Use your fingernail to check for any ridge at the upper limit of ring travel, approximately 1/4-inch down from the top of each cylinder. If ridges are present due to carbon deposits or cylinder wear, they must be completely removed with a ridge reamer before the pistons are taken out to avoid breakage. Ensure the tool does not cut into the ring travel area more than 1/32-inch. Once the ridges are removed, turn the engine upside-down with the Crankshaft facing up. Before removing the connecting rods, check the end play using a dial indicator or feeler gauges, sliding them between the first connecting rod and the crankshaft throw until the play is eliminated. If the end play exceeds the service limit, new connecting rods may be necessary. If new rods or a new crankshaft are installed, the end play might fall below the specified minimum, requiring machining of the rods. Check the connecting rods and caps for identification marks; if not marked, use a center-punch or scribe to create indentations on each rod and cap. Loosen the connecting rod cap nuts half a turn at a time until they can be removed by hand, then take off the connecting rod cap and bearing insert without dropping the insert. To protect the crankshaft journal and cylinder wall during piston removal, slip a short length of plastic or rubber hose over each connecting rod cap bolt. Remove the bearing insert and push the connecting rod/piston assembly out through the top of the engine using a wooden or plastic hammer handle, ensuring all ridge material has been cleared. Repeat this process for the remaining cylinders. After removal, reassemble the connecting rod caps and bearing inserts in their respective rods and install the cap nuts finger tight to prevent accidental damage to the bearing surfaces. Avoid separating the pistons from the connecting rods.