Is there any difference between Ford Explorer's 4.0-liter engine or the 4.0-liter SOHC engine?

Question

I am looking at purchasing a Ford Explorer (2000 or better) and I have been told by my trusted mechanic that the 4.0-Liter V6 SOHC engine has more problems than the 4.0-Liter V6 engine. I have found a 2002 Explorer that I am interested in buying and it has the SOHC engine and I'm wondering if I should throw caution to the wind and buy it.

Answer 1

I have a 95 Explorer with the SOHC engine with 288k miles. I have not had any problems with it. The mechanic must be talking about the DOHC engine. The standard engine is the SOHC with the DOHC as an option.

Answer 2

I have drove/owned several Fords over the years,and all have lasted a long time...Except for the 4.0 V6 engine in Ford Explorers! Bought a 2006 Explorer for the Mrs.with 105K..it only lasted 5 Months and 12K more and the engine blew! Paid $4600 for the Explorer..the shop says a reman engine is $5800..or install a used motor..and NADA says the Explorer is only worth $3300..so it leaves us stuck out with a piece of S**T vehicle that costs more to repair than what it is worth! Bad Design on Explorers V6 motors...and Ford says..theirs no problem with their motor..so.. we get the big one from both ends! I wish someone would Kiss Me...I like getting Kissed when I'm getting FU***D..!

Answer 3

it is a ford thats whats wrong with it....lol....but anyways do you mean the 4.0l SOHC and the 4.0l DOHC? all engines have their problems the DOHC has another camshaft hence DOHC- means dual overhead cam and SOHC-single overhead cam. I have not heard too much about that.

Answer 4

I have never had a problem with my ford explorer and I have that 4.0 engine.Purrs like a kitten

Answer 5

No difference. They both are horrible. They are Fords. Save your money and feet from walking when it leaves you Frequently On the Road Dead!