🔌 Motorcraft RH165 Wiring Connector Review

I bought this for my 2001 Explorer Sport made after 7/24/2000 to fit. It is OEM and of high quality and we hope it will last 250,000 miles like the last.

I bought this for a 2001 Ford Explorer and Revain Garage said it would fit. nope Apparently two different models were used in the 2001 Ford Explorer. Locate your VIN on the Ford parts page to verify the part number. I gave it 5 stars because it's a Ford part at a great price.

Use caution when purchasing this item especially if you have a circa 2001-2002 Explorer Sport. Here the exit is directed to the passenger side. Some Explorer models (typically 2002 or later) require one facing forward (RH-147). Your best bet is to visit the Ford parts website to find the right one or look inside the engine and see where the upper radiator hose goes and don't trust the Revain locator as it may be wrong. The part itself works fine and I haven't had any problems.

I used the Revain part finder to make sure it was compatible with my truck - it is NOT. First. 2002 Explorers were built after two production dates - before March 2002 and later. As far as I can tell, pre 2001 builds can be distinguished by the position of the throttle body. IF the throttle body and air intake are pointing directly to the left side of the engine (passenger bike) and going to the airbox on the left side, you have a pre 2002 build. The upper radiator hose is visually clear and…