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Specifications Index

EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning - Automatic System
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Air Conditioning - Manual System
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 184 Ft. Lbs. (249 N.m)
NOTE: Install NEW nut!
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING SEQUENCE
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 (89-124 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
4.0L V6 (VIN E) THERMOSTAT (EXCEPT 2001 SPORT & SPORT TRAC)
Water Pump R & I
4.0L V6 (VIN E) WATER PUMP
4.0L V6 (VIN X) WATER PUMP
5.0L V8 (VIN P) WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
4.0L V6 (VIN E)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Minimum 15 psi (103 kPa) at 2000 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
4.0L V6 (VIN X)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Minimum 15 psi (103 kPa) at 2000 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L V8 (VIN P)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 40-60 psi (275-413 kPa) at 2000 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature.
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
4.0L V6 (VIN X) Step 1: Tighten to 19-25 Ft. Lbs. (25-35 N.m)
Step 2: Rotate 90°
4.0L V6 (VIN E) Step 1: Tighten to 10 Ft. Lbs. (13 N.m)
Step 2: Tighten to 52 Ft. Lbs. (71 N.m)
5.0L V8 (VIN P) 75-85 Ft. Lbs. (102-115 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Under vehicle forward of fuel tank, mounted in clip.
4.0L V6 (VIN E)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification (KOEO) 30-45 psi (2.1-3.2 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
4.0L V6 (VIN X)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification (KOEO) 30-45 psi (2.1-3.2 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
5.0L V8 (VIN P)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification (KOEO) 30-45 psi (2.1-3.2 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE (4.0L)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE (5.0L)
Ignition Wires (Routing) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE (4.0L)
FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS (5.0L)
Spark Plugs
Type
4.0L V6 (VIN E & VIN X) RH Original spark plug: Motorcraft AGRF-22PG
LH Original spark plug: Motorcraft AGRF-22P
Service spark plug: Motorcraft AGSF-22PP
5.0L V8 (VIN P) RH Original spark plug: Motorcraft AWSF-32EG
LH Original spark plug: Motorcraft AWSF-32E
Service spark plug: Motorcraft AWSF-32EE
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque
4.0L V6 (VIN X) 7-15 Ft. Lbs. (9-20 N.m)
4.0L V6 (VIN E) & 5.0L V8 (VIN P) 15 Ft. Lbs. (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 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)
WARNING: Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at 500 miles after installation, may result in wheel coming loose and loss of vehicle control.