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Common Specifications & Procedures

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - F150

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Battery SPECIFICATIONS
Axle/Wheel Hub
Torque 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEEDING
Front Disc Brakes w/Torque Refer to the specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Disc Brakes w/Torque Refer to the specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Charging
Generator w/Torque
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
3.3L Duratec-V6 Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Stud Bolt: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Stud Bolt: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT M10 x 90 mm generator bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
M10 x 40 mm generator bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Generator Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
3.3L Duratec-V6 ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
Belt Routing
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) Accessory Drive - Component Location
3.3L Duratec-V6 ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION .
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) Accessory Drive - Component Location
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT Accessory Drive - Component Location .
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Accessory Drive - Component Location
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) SPECIFICATIONS
3.3L Duratec-V6 SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 145 kPa (21 psi)
Thermostat R & I
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) Thermostat
3.3L Duratec-V6 Thermostat
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) Thermostat
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT Thermostat
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Thermostat
Water Pump R & I
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) Coolant Pump
3.3L Duratec-V6 Coolant Pump
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) Coolant Pump
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT Coolant Pump
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Coolant Pump
Engine Mechanical
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure Reading 1: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park
21 psi (144.8 kPa)
Reading 2: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park (Oil Pressure Control Solenoid connector disconnected)
Reading 1 value plus 8 psi (55.1 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.3L Duratec-V6
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine oil temperature between121.9 - 175.9°F (50 - 80°C)
20.3 - 29.0 psi (140 - 200 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature (High mode)
30.0 psi (206.8 kPa)
Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature (Low mode)
20.0 psi (138 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure Oil pressure @ idle with engine at normal operating temperature
10 - 15 psi (69 - 103 kPa)
Oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature
30 - 40 psi (207 - 276 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine oil temperature between 121.9 - 175.9°F (50 - 80°C)
Minimal 14.5 psi (100 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.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)

For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate .


59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
3.3L Duratec-V6

For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate .


59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)

For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate .


59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT

For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate .


Stage 1: 43 lb.ft (58 Nm)
Stage 2: 45°
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel

For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate .


Stage 1: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
Stage 2: 45°
Stage 3: 45°
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location For Gas Engines: Lifetime filter part of Fuel Pump Module.
For Diesel Engines: Rail mounted
Fuel Filter R & I
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) Fuel Pump and Sender Unit
3.3L Duratec-V6 Fuel Pump and Sender Unit
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) Fuel Pump and Sender Unit
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT Fuel Pump and Sender Unit
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Fuel Filter
Pressure Release Procedure
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) Fuel System Pressure Release
3.3L Duratec-V6 Fuel System Pressure Release
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) Fuel System Pressure Release
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT Fuel System Pressure Release
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Fuel System Pressure Release
Pressure Specification
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) SPECIFICATIONS
3.3L Duratec-V6 SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) Fuel System Pressure Check
3.3L Duratec-V6 Fuel System Pressure Check
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) Fuel System Pressure Check
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT Fuel System Pressure Check
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel Fuel System Pressure Check
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Routing Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs/Glow Plugs
Type
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) CYFS 12Y PT
3.3L Duratec-V6 CYFS 12F 5
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) CYFS 12Y PT
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT CYFS 12Y T6
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel 9X2Z 12A342 A
Gap
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) 0.028 -0.031 in (.7 -.8 mm)
3.3L Duratec-V6 1.25-1.35 mm (0.049-0.053 in)
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) 0.030 in (.75 mm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT 0.049-0.053 in (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
3.3L Duratec-V6 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
Starting
Starter w/Torque
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) Starter Motor Stud bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
3.3L Duratec-V6 Starter Motor Stud bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) Starter Motor Stud bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT Starter Motor Retaining Bolts And Studbolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
3.0L Power Stroke Diesel 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate procedure in GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque For Tightening sequence refer to Wheel and Tire
150 Ft. Lbs. (204 N.m)