The 4.0-liter Colgone V6 installed into the Ford Explorer during the 1990s wasn't a bad idea in theory. The Colgone unit was already very popular with European Ford products such as the Granada and Capri and even found its way into some TVRs such as the S2. The Explorer received this gracious engine but only produced a measly 160 hp.
The Explorer Sport and Platinum trims come with a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are standard. The EPA That's a valid statement. However, Ford's 4.0L SOHC implementation of the camshaft chain tensioners is less reliable than many others. Below is a photo of my 4.6L DOHC V8. The cassette structural support is composed of metal. Only the chain wear surface is "plastic". What Engines Come In the Explorer? The base engine is a weak 4.0L V6 which makes 210 horsepower, gets up to 16 MPG combined, and can tow up to 3,500 pounds. An available upgrade is the more popular 4.6L V8, which produces 292 horsepower and gets up to 15 MPG combined. With this engine the Explorer can tow up to 7,310 pounds. XDG55Ip.