Gates 11-18 Ford Explorer V-6 3.5L Black Connector Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
SKU VVS181
MPN gatVVS181
$56.07 · Available to order

Gates 11-18 Ford Explorer V-6 3.5L Black Connector Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
Gates OE performance Variable Valve Timing Solenoids, commonly referred to as Oil Control Valves, are designed to OE specifications in fit, form and performance. Each component is constructed from high quality materials for durability and maximum service life and tested to effectively restore engine performance for better fuel economy, enhanced power, improved idle and reduced emissions.
| Years | Make | Model | Submodel | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | Ford | F-150 | FX4 | — |
| 2013–2018 | Ford | Taurus | SEL | — |
| 2017–2018 | Lincoln | Continental | Premiere | — |
| 2011–2018 | Ford | Explorer | Base | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | Base | — |
| 2011–2016 | Ford | F-150 | King Ranch | — |
| 2016–2018 | Lincoln | MKX | Black Label | — |
| 2020 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | PTV | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XLT | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Mustang | V6 | — |
| 2015 | Lincoln | Navigator | Base | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-150 | XLT | — |
| 2015–2018 | Ford | Edge | Titanium | — |
| 2011–2014 | Ford | Edge | Sport | — |
| 2011–2018 | Ford | Explorer | Limited | — |
| 2011–2018 | Ford | Edge | SEL | — |
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKT | Premiere | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-350 | XL | — |
| 2019–2020 | Lincoln | Continental | Base | — |
| 2013–2017 | Ford | Flex | Limited | — |
| 2015–2016 | Lincoln | MKZ | Black Label | — |
| 2013–2017 | Ford | Flex | SEL | — |
| 2013–2018 | Ford | Taurus | Limited | — |
| 2016–2017 | Lincoln | Navigator | Reserve | — |
| 2011–2014 | Ford | Mustang | Base | — |
| 2016–2020 | Ford | Transit-250 | PTV | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | EL XLT | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-150 | XL | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | EL Limited | — |
| 2017–2019 | Lincoln | Continental | Select | — |
| 2011–2018 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | — |
| 2017–2020 | Lincoln | Continental | Livery | — |
| 2011–2014 | Ford | F-150 | FX2 | — |
| 2016–2017 | Ford | Expedition | SSV | — |
| 2016–2018 | Lincoln | MKX | Select | — |
| 2022–2023 | Ford | Explorer | Base | — |
| 2016–2018 | Lincoln | MKX | Reserve | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-350 | Base | — |
| 2013–2016 | Lincoln | MKS | Base | — |
| 2016 | Ford | F-150 | Limited | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | EL Platinum | — |
| 2011–2019 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XL | — |
| 2011–2016 | Ford | F-150 | Platinum | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | Limited | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-350 | XLT | — |
| 2013–2017 | Lincoln | MKT | Livery | — |
| 2011–2014 | Ford | Edge | Limited | — |
| 2016 | Ford | F-150 | SSV | — |
| 2016–2017 | Lincoln | Navigator | L Reserve | — |
| 2020 | Ford | Transit-350 | PTV | — |
| 2016–2017 | Lincoln | Navigator | Select | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | XL | — |
| 2020 | Ford | Transit-150 | PTV | — |
| 2013–2016 | Lincoln | MKZ | Base | — |
| 2013–2014 | Ford | F-150 | Limited | — |
| 2022–2025 | Ford | Police Interceptor Utility | Base | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-150 | Base | — |
| 2011–2019 | Ford | F-150 | XL | — |
| 2022–2023 | Ford | F-150 | XL | — |
| 2013–2018 | Ford | Taurus | SE | — |
| 2011–2015 | Lincoln | MKX | Base | — |
| 2016–2017 | Lincoln | Navigator | L Select | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | EL XL | — |
| 2013–2018 | Ford | Police Interceptor Sedan | Base | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | EL King Ranch | — |
| 2022–2023 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | — |
| 2013–2018 | Ford | Police Interceptor Utility | Base | — |
| 2016–2017 | Ford | Expedition | EL SSV | — |
| 2013–2017 | Ford | Flex | SE | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | Platinum | — |
| 2015 | Lincoln | Navigator | L | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | King Ranch | — |
| 2015–2017 | Ford | Expedition | XLT | — |
| 2011–2015 | Ford | Edge | SE | — |
| 2016–2018 | Lincoln | MKX | Premiere | — |
| 2011–2016 | Ford | F-150 | Lariat | — |
| 2013–2017 | Lincoln | MKT | Base | — |
| 2015–2020 | Ford | Transit-250 | Base | — |
| 2011–2014 | Ford | F-150 | STX | — |
| Category | Forced Induction |
|---|---|
| Sub-Category | Solenoids |
| UPC | 00770075706915 |
| CARB Approved | Yes |
| Special Order | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lb |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 10 × 4 × 2 in |