Common Specifications & Procedures
EXPLORER COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | Specifications | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | 258 lb.ft (350 Nm) | ||
| Battery | Specifications | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | Brake System Pressure Bleeding | ||
| Front Disc Brakes w/Torque | Refer to the specific component in Removal And Installation | ||
| Rear Disk Brakes w/Torque | Removal And Installation | ||
| Charging | |||
| Battery | Specifications | ||
| 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) |
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| 3.5L EcoBoost | Generator Nut and Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47Nm) Generator Stud: 71 lb-in (8 Nm) |
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| 3.5L Duratec/3.7L Duratec | Generator Nut and Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47Nm) Generator Stud: 71 lb-in (8 Nm) |
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| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | |||
| 2.3L EcoBoost | Accessory Drive | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost | Accessory Drive | ||
| 3.5L Duratec | Accessory Drive | ||
| 3.7L 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 | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | Accessory Drive - Component Location | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | |||
| 2.3L EcoBoost | Specifications | ||
| 3.5L Duratec | Specifications | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost | Specifications | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | 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) | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | 110 kPa (16 psi) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.3L EcoBoost | Thermostat Housing | ||
| 3.5L Duratec | Thermostat | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost | Thermostat | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | Thermostat | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.3L EcoBoost | Coolant Pump | ||
| 3.5L Duratec | Coolant Pump | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost | Coolant Pump | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | Coolant Pump | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.3L EcoBoost | |||
| Compression | Specifications | ||
| Oil pressure (hot @ 2, 000 rpm) | 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 Removal And Installation | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | |||
| Compression | Specifications | ||
| Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature | 30.0 psi (206.8 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | Specifications | ||
| Torque | Refer to the specific 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) |
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| 3.5L Duratec | Flexplate 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| 3.5L EcoBoost | Flexplate 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| 3.7L Duratec | Flexplate 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| 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 | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | 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 | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | Fuel System Pressure Release | ||
| Pressure Specification | |||
| 2.3L EcoBoost | Specifications | ||
| 3.5L Duratec | Specifications | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost | Specifications | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | 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 | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | 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 | CYFS 12Y PCT | ||
| Gap | 0.0295 in (.75 mm) | ||
| Torque | 106 In. Lbs. (12 N.m) | ||
| 3.5L Duratec | |||
| Type | 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 | CYFS 12 YT4 | ||
| Gap | 0.032-0.038 in (.81-.97 mm) | ||
| Torque | 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm) | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | |||
| Type | CYFS 12F 5 | ||
| Gap | 0.049 -0.053 in (1.25 -1.35 mm) | ||
| Torque | 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter w/Torque | |||
| 2.3L EcoBoost | Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm) | ||
| 3.5L Duratec | Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm) | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost | Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm) | ||
| 3.7L Duratec | 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) | ||