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Specifications Index

CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 199 Ft. Lbs. (290 N.m)
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 13-18 psi (89-128 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) THERMOSTAT
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) WATER PUMP
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure (hot 2000 RPM) 19-36 psi (130-250 kPa) @ 800-850 rpm
54-80 psi (370-550 kPa) @ 4000 rpm
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure (hot 1500 RPM) 20-45 psi (138-310 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab.From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) 81 Ft. Lbs. (110 N.m)
2.5L V6 (VIN L) 59 Ft. Lbs. (80 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Located on the leading edge of the fuel tank, mounted in a worm clamp.
Pressure Release Procedure
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
Pressure Specification (KOEO) FUEL SYSTEMS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) FUEL PRESSURE
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Filter R & I
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) FUEL FILTER R & I
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) FUEL FILTER R & I
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Spark Plugs
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3)
Type Motorcraft No. AZFS-22PP Or AZFS-22FE
Gap .048-.052 In. (1.20-1.32 mm)
Torque 9-13 Ft. Lbs. (13-17 N.m)
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G)
Type Motorcraft No. AWSF-32F
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 7-15 Ft. Lbs. (9-20 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 94 Ft. Lbs. (127 N.m)