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Common Specifications & Procedures

EXPLORER, POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
2.3L EcoBoost Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.3L Duratec-V6 Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.0L EcoBoost Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Hub Nut 221 lb.ft (300 Nm)
Battery SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence Brake System Pressure Bleeding
Front Disc Brakes w/Torque Refer to the appropriate Component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Disk Brakes w/Torque Refer to the appropriate Component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Charging
Generator w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost For Removal and Installation, Refer to Generator - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW 273PS)
Generator Upper Bolt: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Generator Lower Bolt: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Generator Stud Bolt: 18 lb.ft (25Nm)
3.0L EcoBoost For Removal and Installation, Refer to Generator - 3.0L EcoBoost
Generator Nut and Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47Nm)
Generator Stud: 8 Nm (71 lb-in)
3.3L Duratec-V6 For Removal and Installation, Refer to Generator - 3.3L Duratec-V6
Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47Nm)
Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
Generator Stud Bolt: 71 lb.in (8 Nm
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.3L EcoBoost Accessory Drive Belt
3.0L EcoBoost Accessory Drive Belt
3.3L Duratec-V6 Accessory Drive Belt
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid Accessory Drive Belt
Belt Routing
2.3L EcoBoost Accessory Drive - Component Location
3.0L EcoBoost Accessory Drive - Component Location
3.3L Duratec-V6 Accessory Drive - Component Location
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid Accessory Drive - Component Location
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.3L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
3.0L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
3.3L Duratec-V6 SPECIFICATIONS
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure Relief Cap
2.3L EcoBoost 145 kPa (21 psi)
3.0L EcoBoost 145 kPa (21 psi)
3.3L Duratec-V6 145 kPa (21 psi)
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid 145 kPa (21 psi)
Thermostat R & I
2.3L EcoBoost Thermostat
3.0L EcoBoost Thermostat
3.3L Duratec-V6 Thermostat HousingThermostat
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid Thermostat HousingThermostat
Water Pump R & I
2.3L EcoBoost Coolant Pump
3.0L EcoBoost Coolant Pump
3.3L Duratec-V6 Coolant Pump
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid Coolant Pump
Engine Mechanical
2.3L EcoBoost
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine oil temperature between 121.9 -175.9 °F (50 -80 °C) 27.6 -37.7 psi (190 -260 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.0L EcoBoost
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine oil temperature between 121.9 -175.9 °F (50 -80 °C) 16.0 -24.7 psi (110 -170 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.3L Duratec-V6
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine oil temperature between 121.9 -175.9 °F (50 -80 °C) 20.3 -29.0 psi (140 -200 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine oil temperature between 121.9 -175.9 °F (50 -80 °C) 20.3 -29.0 psi (140 -200 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component 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 For Tightening Sequence Refer to 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)
3.0L EcoBoost

For Tightening Sequence Refer to Flexplate


80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
3.3L Duratec-V6 For Tightening Sequence Refer to Flexplate
80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid For Tightening Sequence Refer to Flywheel
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
3.0L EcoBoost Fuel Pump and Sender Unit
3.3L Duratec-V6 Fuel Pump and Sender Unit
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid Fuel Pump and Sender Unit
Pressure Release Procedure
2.3L EcBoost Fuel System Pressure Release
3.0L EcoBoost Fuel System Pressure Release
3.3L Duratec-V6 Fuel System Pressure Release
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid Fuel System Pressure Release
Pressure Specification
2.3L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
3.3L Duratec-V6 SPECIFICATIONS
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid SPECIFICATIONS
3.0L EcoBoost SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.3L EcoBoost Fuel System Pressure Check
3.0L EcoBoost Fuel System Pressure Check
3.3L Duratec-V6 Fuel System Pressure Check
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid 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)
3.0L Ecoboost
Type CYFS-12Y-PT
Gap 0.028 -0.031 in (.7 -.8 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
3.3L Duratec-V6
Type CYFS-12F 5
Gap 0.051 in (1.30 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid
Type CYFS-12F 5
Gap 0.051 in (1.30 mm)
Torque Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Starting
Starter w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost
Starter SPECIFICATIONS
For Removal and Installation Refer to Starter Motor
2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
3.0L EcoBoost
Starter SPECIFICATIONS
For Removal and Installation Refer to Starter Motor
2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
3.3L Duratec-V6
Starter SPECIFICATIONS
For Removal and Installation Refer to Starter Motor
2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid
Starter SPECIFICATIONS
For Removal and Installation Starter Motor
Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel & Tire
For tightneing sequence refer to Wheel and Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 150 lb.ft (204 Nm)