The 4.0-liter V6 engine Ford 99E or 4.0 SOHC was produced in Germany from 1997 to 2010 and installed in the second, third, and fourth generations of the popular SUV Explorer in our country. A similar engine, but with its own index, was also installed in the fifth generation of the Mustang model and the Ranger pickup. The Cologne V6 engine family also includes the following units: BRF and 99X.
| Exact capacity | 3996 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 210 - 215 HP |
| Torque | 344 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 100.3 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 84.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Engine features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.7 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 15.7 litry |
| Route | 11.2 litry |
| Mixed | 13.1 litry |
The weight of the 99E engine assembly is 214 kg. The engine number 99E is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The most well-known problem of this power unit is the unreliable timing chain mechanism. However, the issue lies not in the actual chains themselves, but rather in the tensioners and guides that tend to break. At high mileage, a significant wear of the valve guides is regularly encountered. If cheap oils are used, the hydraulic compensators will start ticking as early as 200,000 km. Weak points also include short-lived gaskets and the oil pressure sensor.
| Explorer 2 (U105) | 1997 - 2003 |
| Explorer 3 (U152) | 2000 - 2005 |
| Explorer 4 (U251) | 2005 - 2010 |
The 4.0-liter V6 Ford 99X or 4.0 OHV engine was manufactured in Germany from 1990 to 2000 and was used in the first two generations of the popular SUV Explorer, which was widely available in many markets. A similar engine, but with a different index, was also installed in the Aerostar minivan and Ranger pickup truck. The Cologne V6 engine family also includes the BRF and 99E units.
The 1.6-liter Ford HWDA or 1.6 Duratec Sigma engine was assembled in Wales from 2003 to 2008 and used in the second generation of the Focus model, as well as in the C-MAX and Volvo with the code B4164S3. This engine differed from the corresponding SHDA unit by a closed cooling cover. The Duratec series includes: FUJA, FXJA, ASDA, FYJA, and SHDA.
The 2.5-liter Ford LCBD or 2.5 Duratec V6 engine was produced in the USA from 2000 to 2007 and only installed in the highest versions of the third generation of the popular Mondeo model. This engine shares many similarities with the Mazda GY-DE engine or Jaguar AJ25 engine. The Duratec V6 line also includes engines with the following designations: - SEA, - SGA, - REBA, and - MEBA.
The 3.0-liter Ford REBA engine or 3.0 Duratec V6 SE was produced in the United States from 2004 to 2007 and was only installed in the most expensive and powerful versions of the Mondeo model, except for the sporty ST220 version. In terms of design, this engine has a lot in common with the Mazda AJ-DE and Jaguar AJ30 power units. The Duratec V6 line also includes engines: - SEA, - SGA, - LCBD, and - MEBA.
The Volkswagen 1.6 BGU engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters was produced by the company only from 2003 to 2005 and installed in models with the PQ35 platform, such as the VW Touran, Golf 5, Skoda Octavia, and Seat Altea. It is an Euro 4 compliant unit with DAD instead of DMRV, equipped with a secondary air system and EGR. EA113-1.6 Series: AEH AHL AKL ALZ ANA APF ARM AVU BFQ BSE BSF
The 1.5-liter Toyota 3SZ-VE engine has been produced since 2005 in factories in China and Indonesia for the compact models of the company. The engine is equipped with VVT-i system only on the intake side. The timing mechanism in the power unit is driven by a Morse chain. The SZ family also includes the following engines: 1SZ-FE and 2SZ-FE.