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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 lb.ft (250 Nm)
Battery GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT TENSIONER - MECHANICAL
Belt Routing ACCESSORY DRIVE
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 18-22 psi (124-152 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
4.0L THERMOSTAT - 4.0L SOHC
4.6L THERMOSTAT - 4.6L (3V)
Water Pump R & I
4.0L COOLANT PUMP - 4.0L SOHC
4.6L COOLANT PUMP - 4.6L (3V)
Engine Mechanical
4.0L
Compression COMPRESSION TEST - COMPRESSION GAUGE CHECK
Oil Pressure 15 psi (103 kPa) minimum oil pressure at normal temperature and 2000 RPM.
Overhaul GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
4.6L
Compression COMPRESSION TEST - COMPRESSION GAUGE CHECK
Oil Pressure 75 psi (517 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
4.6L FLEXPLATE
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 AND INSTALLATION
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure A: NO START STEP A10 CHECK THE FUEL PRESSURE LEAKDOWN
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
4.0L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
4.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Coil (Cylinder Identification)
4.0L COIL PACK
4.6L Coil On Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing)
4.0L N/A
4.6L Coil On Plug
Spark Plugs (1)SEE FOOTNOTE 
4.0L
Type LH
Type RH
Motorcraft AGSF-24N
Gap 1.32-1.42 mm (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 13 Ft. Lbs. (17 N.m)
4.6L
Type Motorcraft PZT-2F
Gap 1.32-1.42 mm (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 25 Ft. Lbs. (34 N.m)
Starting
Starter GENERAL 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)
(1) Before removing spark plugs, review TSB 08-7-6 SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS - 4.6L 3V/5.4L 3V/6.8L 3V .