2011 Ford Explorer Engine Transmission and Torque Mounts

[@InTheGarge]

Another fix that helped was changing the front brakes! I had used aftermarket rotors and now installed Ford rotors and id would say the vibration is gone. Who would've guessed!?!

[@tbird430]

😮

[@beadog4545]

The plastic shielding on the torque strut, isnt it suppose to face the exhaust pipe? To shield the rubber inside from the hot pipe.

[@260King]

It's a rubber heat shield to block the heat from the exhaust I made/make the similar part and the motor and upper transmission mounts I do injection molding for a lot of Ford parts thinking of putting some new ones on my explorer that I can get for free 😂 🤫

[@kylebryan1]

just fixed our 2014 with the same issue. Had a bad vibration at idle and its gone with the new mount!

[@InTheGarge]

Nice!

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Thanks. I'm doing my rear mount in a couple days. My mechanic said I needed to replace for pa state inspection. I got under the car and grabbed the drive shaft and shook. Mine Is pretty worn. I don't think I have felt any vibration. Thanks again

[@InTheGarge]

Glad I could help.

[@alexanderavila6548]

Hey there! Thank you for this video! I used the second half to replace my transmission torque mount. The longer screw was tough to take out and equally difficult to put back in. I think that it was threaded upon factory installation and made it a pain in the ass. I have a 2012 Explorer and it has a small transmission leak that ate away at the rubber from the OEM mount. I ponyed up the $80 for the Ford mount instead of the $60 from auto zone. Thanks again bud!

[@InTheGarge]

Thanks for the complement!

[@frankmolina6895]

Great video, this is what my car is doing. Thanks

[@InTheGarge]

Glad to help

[@fredjohnson3643]

I have couple questions? Did you have to use a torque wrench? And did you just have to jack it up from the oil pan to do the transmission mount to? Thanks for the video I am planning on doing it myself thanks!

[@InTheGarge]

nah...good old "good enough" was used for my torque setting. :) I did not use a torque wrench...

[@tbird430]

😂​@@InTheGarge

[@thelordscity]

The mounts issues, is this a common problem with the Ford Explorers? Thanks! Great video! 👍

[@InTheGarge]

I don't know...but my Explorer has over 300,000kms on it.

[@tbird430]

​@InTheGarge 😮

[@georgevargas2858]

I'm having the same vibration on my Flex. Wobbles start around 40 pmh. Thanks for the video

[@InTheGarge]

Glad it helped

[@olivia6061]

Having the same issue. I can't seem to locate the real reason. I've changed both motor mounts and it went away for about 6 months. I'm changing the torque mount this weekend. The vibration is driving me nuts. 😓😓😓😓 I also searched and it might be the drive shaft?? Edit: I saw you also changed the drive shaft and that was not the issue.

[@InTheGarge]

FRONT F'n BRAKE ROTORS! I replaced MANY parts chasing the F'n vibrations (check out all my other videos) in the end it was the front rotors. I never would've thought.

[@Rvega559]

My vibrates when parked and thumps a bit when accelerate is that because of the mounts?

[@InTheGarge]

What the mileage? mine started (well when i noticed it) was around 150,000miles .I'm willing to bet yes. Especially the lower torque mount.

[@Rvega559]

@@InTheGarge I’m at 190,000 but I noticed the vibration like around 175,000 i just ignored it 🤦🏽‍♂️ now it’s thumping when I accelerate a bit I put my hand on the front engine mount and it moves a bit when I press the gas

[@tbird430]

Is that top transmission mount liquid filled like the top passenger side motor mount???

[@260King]

Yes

[@InTheGarge]

260king says YES, too tell you the truth I have no idea. :)

[@stevester93]

Great Video. I got at 2011 taurus cant seem to find the torque strut mount toque spec. Figured the explorer would be the same or very close. wondering what you torqued them too. If anyone knows please chime in. Im guessing 55 to 70 lbs

[@InTheGarge]

My Torque setting...."Good Enough"

[@jmartinez8181]

Hi, my 2014 Ford explorer started to vibrate and wobble at around 50mph in the highway. I noticed that the passenger side engine mount had a leak. My question is when you changed the lower torque mount, do you still have the jack lifting the engine?

[@InTheGarge]

No. No need to jack up the engine IF you are only replacing the lower torque mount.

[@jmartinez8181]

Ok, thank you for your reply.

[@Johnmanning7142]

What’s the torque mount for it

[@InTheGarge]

it keeps the engine and transmission from rocking back and forth when accelerating or decelerating. Generally, when you here a "clunk" sound when accelerating or decelerating 8 times out of 10 its the torque mount. if that doesn't fix it, check the engine and transmission mounts.

[@thelordscity]

Perfect👍

[@InTheGarge]

Thanks

[@thetoxiic3682]

Did you jack it up from somewhere to do the transmission one? Or did you just change it without jacking it up?

[@InTheGarge]

if you are talking about the transmission mount in the engine bay, then all I did was support the engine and trans using a jack with a block of wood under the engines oil pan. No need to jack the car up.

[@elcaballodetrojan]

my ford explorer limited 2014 shakes right about when i hit 40 mph to 60 mph then after 60 it stops i changed the passenger side motor mount 2 times and it still dos it im wondering if it the one under the motor ther last you changed

[@InTheGarge]

after chasing this vibration for 2 years.... and changing many parts (all helped a bit) but the main issue was the cheap aftermarket front brake rotors!?!

[@MikeLeeSr]

Is the mount on the under body called the torque mount?

[@InTheGarge]

that's what i call it. :)

[@260King]

I'm mold those parts they call them a roll restrictors idk why

[@shaq7339]

Where did you order the parts from ??

[@InTheGarge]

Got the mounts directly from the the dealer.

[@icyhotmike]

Rockauto says that design is for the Base/XLT models which is weird because it looks more heavy duty than the police utility spec mount. I have a 13 Sport which basically shares everything with the SHO/Police Utility and the rubber bushing on front is completely torn off. My new mount looks like the one you took off.

[@InTheGarge]

Really? That is what Ford gave me. I thought it was a improved design.

[@BRUNO643]

Great video

[@InTheGarge]

Thanks!

[@alexgarza2759]

A boss was your Explorer vibrating with a load. Like when the you would turn the ac on in drive at a stand still

[@InTheGarge]

No. It didn't matter if the AC was on or OFF

[@ewartbuilt660]

Did this mount totally fix it?

[@InTheGarge]

No it did not fix it totally. But it did help.

[@ewartbuilt660]

Do you have the part number for the drivers side?

[@InTheGarge]

I'm pretty sure I put in all the part numbers in the video....somewhere. Sorry I dont have the part number on me now.

[@chicanoperez6377]

Did it vibrate in gear @ idle? And park ?

[@InTheGarge]

Didn't vibrate in gear while stopped. And it didn't vibrate in park. Only vibrated while moving.

[@nehadzaganjori9922]

I havr a problrm with my explorer 2011 it shaik( vibration in aceleration) you think are the engine mount??? Thank you

[@InTheGarge]

I'm no expert but if it only shakes on acceleration, I would start more along of the line of spark issue. If you never changed the spark plugs and wires, I would start there. I don't think it a motor mount issue. This is only my thought..cant say for sure that is the problem.

[@johnmccloud1831]

Did you have rattle or clunking while stopped in gear?

[@patrickackart764]

Thats what my 2.0 explorer is doing, replaced the engine mount (passenger side) and the torque arm (center bottom) fixed the issue for about 2-3 months and then it came back, its a loud BANG when shifting in between gears right?

[@InTheGarge]

It did clunk a bit when putting in gear, especially going into reverse.

[@patrickackart764]

@@InTheGarge I just replaced my tans mount (came out in 2 pieces) clunking is minimal now but still there, thinking the upper engine side mount is going again, or trans is starting to give up,

[@InTheGarge]

I replaced all 3 mounts. The 2 upper ones first, which improved the vibration then couple days later I replaced the one located on the under the trans. That one made the most improvement. My Explorer is the 3.5L. But I assume yours would be similar.

[@davidott409]

Fix your title since you didn't record everything

[@InTheGarge]

Sorry.. i did miss a few parts...battery died.

[@Megan-nm9lz]

I have and edge 😢

[@InTheGarge]

if it has a 3,5L engine than its probably the same.

[@NagiKnows]

Rear torque strut for a 2014 Ford explorer

[@InTheGarge]

I have a video on changing the rea shocks and rear bushing. There is a recall on the rear , what I call them Toe in links. I think I mention that in the video.