Ford Explorer: Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System / Description and Operation - Frame Assembly - Overview
Overview
The front subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:
- aid in structural support.
- provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
- provide mounting surfaces for the front suspension lower control arms, the engine mounts and for the front stabilizer bar.
The rear subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:
- aid in structural support.
- provide mounting surfaces for the rear suspension lower arms and upper arms.
The transmission support crossmember is bolted to the body and is used to:
- provide support to transfer case and transmission.
For body dimension specifications,
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Removal and Installation - Front Subframe - 2.3L EcoBoost™
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-050
(T70P-6000)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-F072Support Bar, Engine
Cable Ties
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critica..
Other information:
Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Disassembly and Assembly - Front Strut and Spring Assembly
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Spring Compressor Vise DISASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber or strut tube. The shock absorber and strut tube are gas pressurized and could explode if heated...
Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
WARNING: Do not attach two child safety restraints to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety restraint attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. WARNING: Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain seatbelt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower..
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Driver and Passenger Airbags
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction. Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.
