The hydraulic roller lifters can also malfunction but the excessive wear on the pushrods and rockers are usually the culprits of the ticking (and much easier to replace!). The OEM-style parts have small design upgrades in material and oil passages to improve lubrication and longevity. To fix this issue, all new pushrods, rocker arms, and a high-volume oil pump were added to the growing parts pile. For 2001, the overhead-valve version of the 4.0 L V6 was discontinued, with the SOHC engine becoming standard (and the only engine of the Explorer Sport). Due to the movement and restrictions through the system, oil doesn't always reach where it needs lubrication the most. It is an electronically controlled pack of ignition coils regulated by the cars computer and is used to create the spark for each engine cylinders spark plug.
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The pushrods are solid, so oil delivery is handled through the rocker arm rail, fed by the center post through the cylinder head, and small holes in each arm. Used 2000 Ford Explorer 'Limited Edition' AWD for sale in Portland, OR Vehicle Description 2000 Ford Explorer 'limited' V-8, automatic w/ overdrive, leather interior, tow pkg, power window, power door locks, heated/power drivers seat, am/fm/cd stereo, climate control center, steering wheel controls, information center, alloy wheels, roof rack, running boards. This is typically diagnosed as lifter noise however, it is more often a result of wear on the pushrods and both sides of the rocker arms that result in excessive play. New 2022 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium Sport Utility Visit Ken Garff Automotive Group in Salt Lake City UT serving. In 1998 the 4.0L SOHC (Single Over Head Cam) engine replaced the 4.0L OHV engine producing 207hp. Though there is some variation, typically 155hp is quoted as horsepower for 1990-1992 applications. The first common issue we faced with our Ford 4.0L OHV V-6 was the valvetrain ticking and clattering no matter if the engine had been running for an hour or just started cold. The 4.0L OHV engine was produced until 2000 and was used in the Ford Explorer and Ranger.