I have a 2013 Ford Explorer Sport with 3.5 Ecoboost motor. Will a motor from a 2015 fit?

Asked by Sandy0935 Dec 20, 2016 at 02:01 PM about the Ford Explorer Sport

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The engine had a lot of carbon build up and caused the fuel injectors stick.  I
got those fixed and I have nothing but problems with it ever since.  I was
advised by shop to change my fuel grade and also put a cleaner supplement
when fueling.  I did this and now the motor, turbo's and the catalytic
converter are all toast.  Note: I only have 69,000 + miles on this motor!  The
extended warranty people will pay $1900.00 towards the repair.  The cost of
the repair is at $13,000.00.  I am a single mom with no extra income and
need some help!  The shop told me if I could find a salvage motor it would be
much cheaper.  I have found a 2015 explorer sport with the same motor 3.5
Ecoboost, but I don't know if this will work.  Can someone please help with
this question?

1 Answer

Why does the warranty cover so little? What exactly happened to the engine? The newer engine would probably work but have your mechanic verify that before you buy it.

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