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Vaico V25-0981 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid
Overview of VAICO Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
The VAICO V25-0981 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid is designed to optimize engine performance for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. This electric-hydraulic solenoid features a rectangular connector shape and precise dimensions to ensure proper fit and function.
- Connector Shape: Rectangular for secure electrical connection
- Height: 32 mm
- Length: 158 mm
- Width: 35 mm
- Number of Poles: 2
- Operating Mode: Electric-hydraulic
- Weight: 0.178 kg
Detailed Product Description
The VAICO V25-0981 VVT solenoid operates using an electric-hydraulic mechanism to regulate the timing of the engine's valves. This precise control improves engine efficiency and performance by adjusting valve timing based on driving conditions. The solenoid's rectangular connector shape and two-pole design ensure reliable electrical connectivity. With compact dimensions of 32 mm height, 158 mm length, and 35 mm width, this solenoid is engineered to fit seamlessly in the engine assemblies of compatible vehicles.
VAICO is known for its focus on quality automotive components, and the VAICO product line includes parts engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The VAICO V25-0981 solenoid is part of this line, providing a dependable replacement for variable valve timing systems in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
This VVT solenoid is compatible with a range of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, including:
- Ford Expedition
- Ford Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac
- Ford F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty
- Lincoln Mark LT and Navigator
- Mercury Mountaineer
Common Issues Addressed by the VVT Solenoid
- Engine performance irregularities due to improper valve timing
- Check engine light triggered by VVT system faults
- Reduced fuel efficiency from timing inconsistencies
- Rough idling or stalling related to valve timing control
- Increased emissions caused by faulty VVT operation
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the engine is cool before beginning installation
- Disconnect the battery to prevent electrical shorts
- Verify the rectangular connector matches the vehicle harness
- Follow manufacturer torque specifications when securing the solenoid
- Clear any diagnostic trouble codes after installation
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The VAICO V25-0981 VVT solenoid is manufactured to meet stringent quality standards, ensuring reliable operation within the engine's variable valve timing system. While specific warranty details may vary, VAICO products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Always consult the product documentation or supplier for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Vaico |
| Part Number | V25-0981 |
| Position | VAICO |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Height [mm] | 32 |
| Length [mm] | 158 |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Operating Mode | Electric-hydraulic |
| Packaging height [cm] | 6 |
| Packaging width [cm] | 6,5 |
| Weight [kg] | 0.178 |
| Width [mm] | 35 |
This part fits 64 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2014 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2013 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2013 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2012 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2012 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2011 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2011 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Ford | F-150 | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Ford | F-150 | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Ford | Mustang | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Ford | F-150 | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Ford | F-150 | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Ford | Mustang | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Ford | F-150 | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Ford | Mustang | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Lincoln | Mark LT | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Ford | F-150 | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Ford | Mustang | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Lincoln | Mark LT | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2007 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Ford | Explorer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Ford | F-150 | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Ford | Mustang | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Lincoln | Mark LT | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2006 | Mercury | Mountaineer | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2005 | Ford | Expedition | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2005 | Ford | F-150 | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2005 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2005 | Ford | F-350 Super Duty | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2005 | Ford | Mustang | 4.6L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2005 | Lincoln | Navigator | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | 5.4L | V8 | N/A | Compatible with front suspension stabilizer bar link kit, brake hydraulic hose, and steering tie rod end installations.; VAICO |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.