No , the 4.0 L V6 engine in a 1996 Ford Explorer is an OHV not a SOHC
The 2002 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.
The 2002 Ford Explorer has a 4.0 L base engine size.
The 2002 Ford Explorer's engine produces 210 hp @ 5250 rpm.
The 2002 Ford Explorer's engine produces 254 ft-lbs. @ 3750 rpm.
Not for the 2011 and newer Ford Explorer 1996 to 2001 model years of Ford Explorer , the 5.0 litre V8 was available 2002 to 2010 model years of Ford Explorer , the 4.6 litre V8 was available
No , the 1996 Ford Explorer ( 4.0 liter V6 engine and the 5.0 liter V8 engine ) has a timing CHAIN
No , same part number - Motorcraft FL820S 2002 Ford Explorer - 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine ( FL820S ) 2003 Ford Explorer - 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine ( FL820S ) 2002 Ford Explorer - 4.6 L - V8 engine ( FL820S ) 2003 Ford Explorer - 4.6 L - V8 engine ( FL820S ) according to the 2002 and 2003 Ford Explorer owners manuals
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 )
The 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine in a 2002 Ford Explorer has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
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
For a 1996 Ford Explorer : It is not designed to have a third row seat , the first model year of the Ford Explorer with an optional third row seat was ( 2002 )