Global Parts 1811372 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid - Exhaust or Intake (Left)

Engine VVT Solenoid for Ford and Lincoln

Global Parts 1811372 is an engine variable valve timing solenoid, also called a VVT oil control valve. It regulates oil flow within the VVT system and helps maintain lubrication for the VVT chain and gear assembly. This part number 1811372 is a direct-fit style replacement for select Ford and Lincoln applications.

Key Features

• Controls oil flow for the engine variable valve timing system
• Supports lubrication of the VVT chain and gear assembly
• OE-style replacement for select Ford and Lincoln engines
• Available for applications with gray connector configurations
• Cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 917-198 for the same application

Detailed Description

When the VVT solenoid begins to fail, engine timing control can become inconsistent and the engine may not respond as expected under load or at idle. Global Parts 1811372 is built for vehicles that use a variable valve timing oil control valve to manage oil delivery to the cam timing system. It is listed for 2011-2016 Ford Edge, 2011-2016 Ford Explorer, 2011-2016 Ford Mustang, 2011-2016 Lincoln MKX, and other select Ford and Lincoln models, including 2015-2016 Ford Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, and Transit-350 HD with gray connector applications.

Fits 2011-2016 Ford Edge, N/A; Fits 2011-2016 Ford Explorer, N/A; Fits 2011-2016 Ford Mustang, N/A; Fits 2011-2016 Lincoln MKX, N/A; Fits 2013-2016 Ford Flex, Exhaust; Fits 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ, N/A; Fits 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, N/A; Fits 2013-2015 Lincoln MKS, N/A; Fits 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT, N/A; Fits 2015-2016 Ford Expedition, Intake (Left); Fits 2015-2016 Ford F-150, Intake (Left); Fits 2015-2016 Lincoln Navigator, Intake (Left); Fits 2015-2016 Ford Transit-150, N/A; Fits 2015-2016 Ford Transit-250, N/A; Fits 2015-2016 Ford Transit-350, N/A; Fits 2015-2016 Ford Transit-350 HD, N/A; Fits 2011-2014 Ford F-150, N/A.

What It Helps Address

• Rough idle related to VVT control issues
• Check engine light tied to cam timing or oil control faults
• Delayed or inconsistent valve timing response
• Oil flow control problems in the VVT system
• Noise or wear concerns associated with VVT chain and gear lubrication

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the connector style, engine layout, and position before ordering, especially for Intake (Left), Exhaust, and gray connector applications. Verify the vehicle by year, make, model, and engine configuration against the listed fitment for this part number 1811372. For Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, and Lincoln MKX applications, match the exact VVT solenoid location before installation.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts 1811372 is an OE-style replacement part for engine timing control applications. It is listed with interchange references including Autotecnica FD1416019, Gates VVS182, and Standard Ignition VVT109 for the same application family.