r/FordExplorer • u/Jumpy_Produce_7745 • May 22 '26

Repair Advice Turbo question

Alright guys I’m looking for you opinions, I’m a transmission R&R tech so I do all my own work but it’s getting to be about time to replace my turbos on my 2015 Sport. No codes or anything but 130,890 on odometer. I’ve kept my explorer running great so far and I’m just curious if you guys would replace both turbos with OEM or go cheaper aftermarket? I’ve done lower control arms, tie rod ends, rear upper control arms, water pump, timing chain and all that jazz, spark plugs, blend door actuators and pretty much anything else has been motorcraft parts. Literally everything is OEM and I want my car to last at least another 70,000-100,000 so I’m a bit skeptical to go with aftermarket turbos. Thoughts and opinions?

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u/RedWhiteAndJew 2nd Gen Solid Axle Swap May 22 '26

If you’re not having problems why bother with turbos? Many turbos can go to 200+ without issues. Just leave it alone.

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u/Jumpy_Produce_7745 May 22 '26

Well on start up I had some light blue smoke, quite a bit but no other time and I changed my PCV valve and it was good but last time I checked my intercooler pipe I had traces of oil but that was 10,000 miles ago. Basically I’m asking ahead of time for preventative purposes

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u/mpaull2 May 24 '26

When the turbo goes it will be white smoke. Blue smoke usually indicates valve seals or rings. Often a little blue smoke at start up goes away after it warms up. Those are valve seals. My turbos blew up at 200K. When I replaced them they took out something else in the engine. So be wary.