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Specifications Index

EXPLORER & MOUNTAINEER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 184 Ft. Lbs. (250 N.m)
Rear 203 Ft. Lbs. (275 N.m)
Battery GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
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 (0.9-1.3 kg/cm2 )
Thermostat R & I
4.0L THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING -- 4.0L SOHC
4.6L THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING -- 4.6L (2V)
Water Pump R & I
4.0L WATER PUMP -- 4.0L SOHC
4.6L WATER PUMP -- 4.6L
Engine Mechanical
4.0L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 15 psi (103 kPa) minimum oil pressure at normal temperature and 2000 rpm.
Overhaul GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
4.6L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 20-45 psi (138-310 kPa) hot @ 1500 rpm
Overhaul GENERAL 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 FLEXPLATE BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE
4.6L FLEXPLATE OR FLYWHEEL BOLTS INSTALLATION NOTE
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location On leading edge of fuel tank on right side of vehicle, mounted behind fuel filter shield.
Fuel Filter R&I REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
4.0L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
4.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing)
4.0L FIRING ORDER (4.0L)
4.6L FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS (4.6L COIL ON PLUG)
Spark Plugs
4.0L
Type Original spark plug, right side: Motorcraft AGRF-22PG
Original spark plug, left side: Motorcraft AGRF-22P
Service spark plug, both sides: Motorcraft AGSF-22PP
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
4.6L
Type Motorcraft AWSF-32P
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 13 Ft. Lbs. (18 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)