Either the 4.0 liter over head valve v6 ( 8th " character " of VIN is an " X "
or the 5.0 liter V8 ( VIN " P " )
No , the 4.0 L V6 engine in a 1996 Ford Explorer is an OHV not a SOHC
No , the 1996 Ford Explorer ( 4.0 liter V6 engine and the 5.0 liter V8 engine ) has a timing CHAIN
I'm not a mechanic / technician , but if you mean the 4.0 liter EFI , V6 engine , I would say ( no ) From what I have read there are ( 3 ) different engine blocks for the Ford 4.0 liter EFI , V6 engine ( which is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine ) ( 1991 to 1994 Ford Explorer ) ( 1995 and 1996 Ford Explorer ) ( 1997 to 2000 Ford Explorer )
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment , on the drivers side
When I checked www.motorcraft.com for a remanufactured 4.0 L OHV engine for a 1995 Ford Explorer - they showed that there were 6 applications for the engine : 1995 - 1996 Ford Explorer 1995 - 1996 Ford Ranger pickup 1995 - 1996 Mazda truck - all models
The 5.0 liter V8 engine available in a 1996 Ford Explorer was rated at ( 210 horsepower ) from the factory
The MAP sensor on a 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 is located on top of the engine near the throttle body. It is bolted to the engine and also has a wiring harness attached to it.
On a 1996 Ford Explorer : The air conditioner compressor is on the drivers side of the engine , it's at the front of the engine and isone of the accessories that is driven by the serpentine belt
I'm not a mechanic / technician but I believe the answer is ( no ) From what I have read there are ( 3 ) different engine blocks for the Ford 4.0 OHV engine ( 1991 to 1994 Ford Explorer ) ( 1995 and 1996 Ford Explorer ) ( 1997 to 2000 Ford Explorer )
I'm not a mechanic / technician but as far as I know , the answer would be NO The Ford 4.0 liter OHV engine in the Ford Explorer used ( 3 ) different engine blocks ( 1991 to 1994 ) ( 1995 and 1996 ) ( 1997 to 2000 )
The 5.0 liter V8 engine and the 4.0 liter V6 engine each take ( 5 quarts ) with engine oil filter change in the 1996 Ford Explorer
Yes. You can use synthetic oil in a 1996 Ford.