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Where is the PCV valve on a 2002 Ford Explorer?

Where is the PCV valve on a 2002 Ford Explorer?

the pcv is located on the rear(firewall) of the drivers side valve cover. turn counterclockwise and pull to remove be careful there are 2 small tabs inside the pcv hole in the valve cover(can feel with small finger) this is to hold valve in place so it wont leak.

Is there a misfire code on the Ford Explorer?

P0301 should be considered a cause for concern, and can be a threat to the drivability the Ford Explorer. The one nice thing about P0301 is that it is a cylinder specific misfire code. This makes diagnosing the problems simpler than P0300, which means that the cylinders are randomly misfiring.

Where is the first cylinder on a Ford Explorer?

An important thing to understand when finding the location of cylinder one is that it’s going to be the first cylinder in the firing order of the vehicle, and not the first cylinder that you might see when looking at the engine. The P0301 Ford trouble code will trigger the Explorer’s service engine soon light.

When did the Ford Explorer get a V8?

This page is going to talk solely about the engine itself. Ford introduced the 5.0L V8 as an option for the Explorer in 1996. It was only available in the 2wd models that first year, and had 210 hp and 280 ft-lb of torque. For 1997, revised cylinder heads increased output of the 5.0L V8 to 215 hp.

Where does the vacuum line go in a Ford firewall?

Easiest way to find out is crank the car. The vacuum line that should go into the grommet will have vacuum (you can feel the vacuum sucking by putting your finger on it). Hope this helps View attachment 52532 View attachment 52532

Easiest way to find out is crank the car. The vacuum line that should go into the grommet will have vacuum (you can feel the vacuum sucking by putting your finger on it). Hope this helps View attachment 52532 View attachment 52532

How much horsepower does a 2002 Ford Explorer have?

Engine Data Engine type 4.0L SOHC V-6 4.6L SOHC V-8 Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1 Power 210 hp @ 5,250 rpm 240 hp @ 4,750 rpm Torque 250 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm 280 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Zero-60 mph (100 kph) 10.2 seconds 8.6 seconds

Is the Ford Explorer a two door or a four door?

Originally slotted below the full-size Bronco in the Ford truck line, the current Explorer is slotted between the Edge and standard-wheelbase Expedition . For its first two generations, the Explorer was produced in both two-door (as the Explorer Sport) and four-door configurations.

What kind of engine does a Ford Explorer have?

Engine Data Engine type 4.0L SOHC V-6 4.6L SOHC V-8 Displacement 245 cu.in./4.0L 281 cu.in./4.6L Bore 3.9 in./99.1 mm 3.6 in./91.4 mm Stroke 3.3 in./83.8 mm 3.6 in./91.4 mm Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1

Hello Luis1980– The pcv valve on your 2002 Ford Explorer is found on the back side of the valve cover, near to the firewall. It can be found among a maze of hoses. When you find it you can remove it by turning a half turn counterclockwise and pulling it out. Good luck from Bovan.

When to replace PCV valve on Ford Escort?

You’ll hear a rattle. If you don’t, it is time to replace the valve. Even if the valve rattles, if your engine is experiencing one or more of the bad PCV valve symptoms described above, it’s a good idea to replace the valve. Some vehicles—including some old Ford Escort models—come equipped with a small, hollow, plastic block with no moving parts.

What should I do if my PCV valve is leaking?

If you find the hoses filled with slime, clean them with PCV solvent or lacquer thinner and replace the valve. Or, simply replace those components along with the PCV valve. Many engine models use a simple, inexpensive valve, and many car owners just replace it every service interval.

When is it time to replace the PCV valve?

Most PCV valves contain a spring-loaded device. Once you remove the valve, shake it with your hand. You’ll hear a rattle. If you don’t, it is time to replace the valve. Even if the valve rattles, if your engine is experiencing one or more of the bad PCV valve symptoms described above, it’s a good idea to replace the valve.

Hello Luis1980– The pcv valve on your 2002 Ford Explorer is found on the back side of the valve cover, near to the firewall. It can be found among a maze of hoses. When you find it you can remove it by turning a half turn counterclockwise and pulling it out. Good luck from Bovan.

Where is the fuel filter on a Ford Explorer?

Remove the gas cap from your Ford Explorer and locate the Schrader valve attached to the vehicle’s fuel line. Don eye protection and depress the Schrader valve until no more gas and air comes out. Locate the fuel filter. Your fuel filter will be located underneath the edge of the vehicle on the driver’s side.

What to do if your fuel filter leaks?

Reinstall the safety clips on the new fuel filter by clamping them on each end of the filter. Start your Ford Explorer and run at idle for five minutes. Visually verify underneath the body of the vehicle that there are no leaks from the fuel filter area before using the vehicle.

How do you remove fuel lines from a filter?

Take the safety clips off of the ends of the filter. Then, use a “quick release” tool to remove the fuel lines that are attached to the filter. Connect your new filter to the fuel lines using the quick release tool to clamp the lines to each end of the filter.

Can a PCV valve be installed without an engine?

Some older cars with a PCV valve fitted without an electronically controlled engine will not have this symptom.

How long does it take to replace a PCV valve?

Overall, if you have an older car, the PCV valves are often easy to replace and should only take around 10 minutes, while on newer cars, there could be a replacement time of over 3 hours if it’s located under the intake. Sometimes, you have to remove the intake to access the PCV valve; luckily, this is not that common.

Can a bad PCV valve cause an intake leak?

Because of the issues discussed, a faulty PCV valve can have the same symptoms as an intake leak, and the air/fuel mixture can end up being wrong. Usually, your air/fuel mixture will become lean, and you can feel the same symptoms as from a lean mixture.

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