What other engine works in 2002 explorer

Asked by GuruJG9W1 Aug 12, 2020 at 04:22 AM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

Need new engine an looking for 4.6L V8

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OJ answered 4 years ago

For your year a 4.6 engine was an option. The 4.6 V8 2-valve engine had spark plug blow out problems. Caused by head design and two-piece spark plug construction. The 3 valve engine does not appear to have this problem. At a minimum you will also need a PCM re- flash, hopefully. It's definitely not a plug and play operation. Leave this one up to a professional. My 2004 F-150 came with a 3 valve engine and haven't had any spark plug problems and I have changed them twice.

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