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Common Specs & Procedures Index

EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning - Automatic System
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Air Conditioning - Manual System
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front Install NEW nut! 184 Ft. Lbs. (249 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 (.9-1.3 kg/cm2 )
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
5.0L V8 (VIN P) WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
4.0L V6 (VIN E)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Normal oil pressure at 2000 RPM should be 40-60 psi (2.8-4.2 kg/cm2 ) with engine at normal operating temperature.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L V8 (VIN P)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Normal oil pressure at 2000 RPM should be 40-60 psi (2.8-4.2 kg/cm2 ) 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 E) IMPORTANT: Special bolts are used for Flywheel/Flex Plate installation. Do not use standard bolts. DO NOT reuse bolts!
Step 1 10 Ft Lbs. (13 N.m)
Step 2 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.
Fuel Filter R&I FUEL FILTER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - EXPLORER
4.0L V6 (VIN E)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification (KOEO) 60-65 psi (414-448 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
5.0L V8 (VIN P)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification (KOEO) 55-65 psi (379-448 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing) FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Spark Plugs
Type
4.0L V6 (VIN E) Original spark plug: Motorcraft AGRF-22P
Service spark plug: Motorcraft AGSF-22PP
5.0L V8 (VIN P)
Cylinders No. 1-4 Original spark plug: Motorcraft AGSF-32EG
Service spark plug: Motorcraft AGSF-32EE
Cylinders No. 5-8 Original spark plug: Motorcraft AGSF-32E
Service spark plug: Motorcraft AGSF-32EE
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 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.