Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L (2010)
Body / Frame Mount Bushing: Description and Operation
Frame and Body Mounting
The frame consists of 2 steel-channel rails, 10 crossmembers for Explorer Sport Trac or 8 crossmembers for Explorer/Mountaineer including a front
crossmember, transmission support crossmember and a rear crossmember (trailer hitch). New side rails and welded crossmembers, including the trailer
hitch, are not installed separately. A front frame rail repair kit is available if the front rail is to be repaired and a rear crossmember (hitch) repair kit is
available if the rear crossmember or rail is to be repaired.
The 1B crossmember and transmission crossmember are included in assembly to the frame, but can be serviced separately. For any frame repair, refer to
Frame.
Frame-Mounted Heat Shields
The frame-mounted heat shields are attached to the top of the frame and crossmembers with bolts. The body must be lifted off the frame enough for
access to the bolts that attach the heat shields to the top of the frame.
Structural Enhancement - Explorer
NOTE: Portions of the frame are removed from this drawing to show the location of the inserts.
Structural Enhancement - Explorer Sport Trac
The purpose of these inserts is to enhance the structural rigidity of the frame in this area. Inserts cannot be repaired or installed new.
