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Common Specifications & Procedures

EXPLORER COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
2.3L EcoBoost Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.5L Duratec Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.5L EcoBoost Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.7L Duratec Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Hub Bolts 122 lb.ft (165 Nm)
Hub Nut 350 N.m (258 Ft. Lbs.)
Battery SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEEDING
Front Disc Brakes w/Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear Disk Brakes w/Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost Generator Upper Bolt: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Generator Lower Bolt: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Generator Stud Bolt: 18 lb.ft (25Nm)
3.5L EcoBoost Generator Nut and Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47Nm)
Generator Stud: 8 Nm (71 lb-in)
3.5L Duratec/3.7 Duratec Generator Nut and Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47Nm)
Generator Stud: 8 Nm (71 lb-in)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.3L EcoBoost ACCESSORY DRIVE
3.5L EcoBoost ACCESSORY DRIVE
3.5L Duratec ACCESSORY DRIVE
Belt Routing
2.3L EcoBoost ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
3.5L Duratec ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
3.5L EcoBoost ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.3L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L Duratec SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure Relief Cap
2.3L EcoBoost 110 kPa (16 psi)
3.5L Duratec 110 kPa (16 psi)
3.5L EcoBoost 110 kPa (16 psi)
Thermostat R & I
2.3L EcoBoost THERMOSTAT HOUSING
3.5L Duratec THERMOSTAT
3.5L EcoBoost THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.3L EcoBoost COOLANT PUMP
3.5L Duratec COOLANT PUMP
3.5L EcoBoost COOLANT PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.3L EcoBoost
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure @ 2, 000 RPM (engine at normal operating temperature) 29-60 psi (200-414 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.5L Duratec
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure @ 1, 500 RPM (engine at normal operating temperature) 30.0 psi (206.8 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.5L EcoBoost
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure @1, 500 RPM (engine at normal operating temperature) Minimum 30 psi (206.8 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the 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.
Flex Plate Torque
2.3L EcoBoost FLEXPLATE
Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft)
3.5L Duratec

FLEXPLATE


80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
3.5L EcoBoost FLEXPLATE
80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Vehicle has a lifetime fuel filter which is serviced as part of the Fuel Pump (FP) module.
Fuel Filter R & I
2.3L EcoBoost FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
3.5L Duratec FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
3.5L EcoBoost FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
Pressure Release Procedure
2.3L EcBoost FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
3.5L Duratec FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
3.5L EcoBoost FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification
2.3L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L Duratec SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.3L EcoBoost FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
3.5L Duratec FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
3.5L EcoBoost FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs
2.3L GTDI
Type Motorcraft CYFS -12Y-2
Gap 0.0295 in (.75 mm)
Torque 106 In. Lbs. (12 N.m)
3.5L Duratec
Type Motorcraft CYFS-12F-5
Gap 0.049-0.053 in (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque Torque: 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
3.5L EcoBoost
Type Motorcraft CYFS-12 YT3
Gap 0.032-0.038 in (.81-.97 mm)
Torque 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
Starting
Starter w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
3.5L Duratec 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
3.5L EcoBoost 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque (All Except Police Vehicles) 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)
Wheel Lug Nut Torque (Police Vehicles) 110 Ft. Lbs. (149 N.m)