1.5L EcoBoost Turbocharged I3 Engine Complete Assembly for 2021-2022 Ford
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Vehicle Fitment Guide
This part fits the following vehicles:
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | SUV | 2021 - 2022 | L3 1.5L Turbo | AWD | Automatic |
| Big Bend | SUV | 2021 - 2022 | L3 1.5L Turbo | AWD | Automatic |
| Outer Banks | SUV | 2021 - 2022 | L3 1.5L Turbo | AWD | Automatic |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | SUV | 2021 - 2022 | L3 1.5L Turbo | AWD/FWD | Automatic |
| SE | SUV | 2021 - 2022 | L3 1.5L Turbo | AWD/FWD | Automatic |
| SEL | SUV | 2021 - 2022 | L3 1.5L Turbo | AWD/FWD | Automatic |
Know This Engine Before You Buy
The research behind our purchase interview — recalls, bulletins and real install economics for this engine family:
A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right engine shows up:
- Confirm the 8th digit of the VIN is '6'.
- Verify the vehicle is an AWD model.
- Physically count spark plug coils to confirm it is a 3-cylinder engine.
What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:
Special tools this job needs:
- Camshaft/Crankshaft Timing Tool Kit (Ford 303-1635, 303-1643, 303-1649, 303-1645)
- Crankshaft pulley alignment/holding tool
- Fuel injector Teflon seal installer/sizer tool
- Coolant vacuum fill and bleed tool
Budget for these consumables at install:
- Engine Oil (SAE 5W-20 meeting Ford WSS-M2C960-A1)
- Oil Filter
- Motorcraft Yellow Pre-Mixed Coolant (meeting Ford WSS-M97B57-A2)
- Spark Plugs (Motorcraft SP-550-X gapped to 0.031 in)
- Intake manifold gasket set
- Valve cover gasket
- Front crankshaft seal
- Fuel injector Teflon seals and O-rings
- Oil pan gasket/RTV sealant
- Torque-to-Yield (TTY) bolts (crankshaft pulley bolt, flywheel/flexplate bolts)
- Wet Oil Pump Belt (Ford J7BZ-6B651-A or JX6Z-6B651-B)
What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:
What’s involved: Immobilizer (PATS) re-marriage, Fuel Injector Coding (IQA Codes), Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Profile Relearn, Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset
Requires Ford-specific diagnostic tool (IDS, FDRS, or FORScan with OBDLink) to perform PATS security programming, injector calibration, and sensor relearns.
Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:
- The Wet Oil Pump Belt: Runs in engine oil and degrades if wrong oil is used. Must be replaced pre-emptively while engine is out.
- Coolant System Bleeding: Highly prone to air pockets. Must use a vacuum filler tool and repeat the bleed cycle up to 10 times.
- Torque-to-Yield (TTY) Bolts: Crankshaft pulley bolt is single-use and must be replaced to prevent catastrophic engine failure.
- Direct Injector Teflon Seals: Sizing tool must be used to prevent fuel leaks and misfires if transferring injectors.
- AWD PTU Alignment: Ensure power transfer unit is correctly aligned and serviced with fresh fluid.
Easy to get right once you know them:
- Reusing the old wet oil pump belt, which is a high-wear item near the end of its life at 100k miles.
- Using incorrect engine oil viscosity or non-spec oil, which chemically degrades the wet oil pump belt.
- Failing to program injector IQA codes and perform PATS/immobilizer programming, preventing starting or causing rough running.
- Skipping the coolant vacuum fill process, leading to immediate localized overheating.
- Confusing the 3-cylinder Dragon engine with the older 4-cylinder Sigma engine.
Not issues with the units on this page — the manufacturer documented these for every engine of this family, wherever you buy one. Handy for your installer:
🔎 Recommended at install: Update PCM software for leak detection, install physical drain tube, and replace fuel rail/injectors when parts are available.
🔎 Recommended at install: Inspect and replace oil separator and seals.
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace the block heater element.
🔎 Recommended at install: Perform full cooling system flush (repeated 10 times) and replace water pump.
🔎 Recommended at install: Normal characteristic of 3-cylinder engine firing frequency and cylinder deactivation at ~1500 RPM.
🔎 Recommended at install: Replace cylinder deactivation solenoid (part H6BZ-6H082-A).
🔎 Recommended at install: Diagnose and replace catalytic converter.
🔎 Recommended at install: Service the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) internal clutch pack.
Researched from factory recalls, TSBs and OEM service data (reference unit 300-10971-4297077). Unit-specific details — mileage, condition, warranty, freight — are covered in the checkout interview.
Policies, in plain English.
Shipping & Handling
- Ships by LTL freight on a pallet — a real freight truck, not a parcel van
- Your checkout freight quote covers delivery to your door (liftgate service included for residential addresses)
- The carrier calls ahead to schedule a delivery window — someone must be present to receive it
- Typically palletized and picked up within 2–3 business days; transit time depends on distance
120-Day Warranty
This part includes a 120-day warranty.
- If the part fails within the warranty window, we'll replace it or refund per the coverage terms
- Coverage is parts-only — installation labor is not included
- Warranty covers defects — not installation errors, misuse, or damage after installation
Your pre-purchase interview reviews these exact terms with you before anything is charged.
Returns (30 Days)
We accept returns of uninstalled parts within 30 days of delivery for this part.
- Defective parts: We will replace the part or issue a refund at our discretion
- Programming: "Needs to be programmed to my vehicle" is not a valid return reason. Many modules require dealer programming — we're happy to help connect you with resources if your dealer says it's not programmable
- Return shipping: This part ships by freight (LTL) — the part price is refundable per the terms above, but shipping costs are non-refundable and return freight follows the seller's return terms. Your pre-purchase interview walks through the exact numbers before you buy
- Parts must be returned in original packaging and unmodified condition
- Poorly packaged returns that arrive damaged will not be credited
Damaged in Shipping?
Freight damage is rare — and you're fully protected when you do two things at delivery:
- Inspect before you sign — you're allowed time to look the pallet over while the driver waits
- Write any damage on the delivery receipt before signing — that one line is what makes a freight claim succeed
- Severe damage? Refuse the delivery — it goes back at no cost to you and we make it right
- Photograph the pallet before unwrapping; report concealed damage within 24 hours of delivery
We handle the carrier claim — you just help document it. Your pre-purchase interview walks through this checklist too.
Order Cancellation
Cancel before shipment for a full refund. Once the pallet has been built, a preparation charge may apply — and once the freight carrier picks it up, shipping costs are non-refundable and standard return terms apply. Your pre-purchase interview shows the exact numbers before you pay.
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Miscellaneous Information
OEM Part Numbers:
Ford: JX6G6006JA, JX6G6006JB, JX6G6006RA, JX6Z6006AC, LX6Z6007H, MX6Z6007B
Fits Years: 2021 2022
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