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Common Specifications & Procedures

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - MUSTANG

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Battery SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEEDING
Disc Brakes w/Torque
Front Refer to appropriate component in FRONT DISC BRAKE
Rear Refer to appropriate component in REAR DISC BRAKE
Charging
Generator w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost For tightening sequence, refer to GENERATOR - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW 273PS) .
Generator Bolt and Nut: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
3.7L Duratec For tightening sequence, refer to GENERATOR - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW 301PS) .
Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) For tightening sequence, refer to GENERATOR - 5.0L 32V TI-VCT .
Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.3L EcoBoost ACCESSORY DRIVE
3.7L Duratec ACCESSORY DRIVE
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) ACCESSORY DRIVE
Belt Routing
2.3L EcoBoost ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
3.7L Duratec ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.3L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
3.7L Duratec SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 145 kPa +/- 21 kPa (21 PSI +/- 3 PSI) (Degas Bottle Cap)
Thermostat R & I
2.3L EcoBoost THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
3.7L Duratec THERMOSTAT
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.3L EcoBoost COOLANT PUMP
3.7L Duratec COOLANT PUMP
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 COOLANT PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.3L EcoBoost
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure (hot @ 2, 000 rpm) 29-60psi (200-414kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.7L Duratec
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature 30.0 psi (206.8 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure @ idle with engine at normal operating temperature
Oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature
10-15 psi (69-103 kPa)
30-40 psi (207-276 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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
2.3L EcoBoost For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE or FLYWHEEL
Flexplate: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Flywheel:
  • Stage 1: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
  • Stage 2: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
  • Stage 3: 83 lb.ft (112 Nm)
3.7L Duratec For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE or FLYWHEEL .
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE or FLYWHEEL
Flexplate:
  • Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
  • Stage 2: 60°

Flywheel:
  • Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
  • Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
  • Stage 3: 60°
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Right rear, near fuel tank snapped in bracket.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT (2.3L EcoBoost)
FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT (3.7L Duratec)
FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT (5.0L 32V Ti-VCT)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (2.3L EcoBoost)
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (3.7L Duratec)
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE (5.0L 32V Ti-VCT)
Pressure Specification Engine running - 2.3L GTDi (Low pressure side): 50.8-75.4 psi (350-520 kPa)
Engine running - 3.7L Duratec, 5.0L Ti-VCT: 53.1-63.1 psi (366-435 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK (2.3L EcoBoost)
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK (3.7L Duratec)
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK (5.0L 32V Ti-VCT)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wire Resistance Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs
2.3L EcoBoost
Type CYFS12Y2
Gap 0.0295 in (.75 mm)
Torque 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
3.7L Duratec
Type CYFS12F5
Gap 0.049-0.053 in (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS)
Type CYFS12Y
Gap 0.049-0.053 in (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Starting
Starter w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost Starter Motor Mounting Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
3.7L Duratec Starter Motor Mounting Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Starter Motor Mounting Bolts: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)