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Common Specifications & Procedures

EXPLORER/POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service
Specifications
Torque
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 Stud Bolt: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Generator Lower Stud Bolt: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
3.0L EcoBoost For Removal and Installation, Refer to Generator - 3.0L EcoBoost
Generator Nut and Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47Nm)
Generator Stud: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid Thermostat
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 (1 of 2) and Removal And Installation (2 of 2)
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 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
Stage 2: Tighten to 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Stage 3: Tighten to 83 lb.ft (112 Nm)
3.0L EcoBoost For Tightening Sequence Refer to Flexplate
80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
3.3L Duratec-V6 For Tightening Sequence Refer to Flexplate
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid For Tightening Sequence Refer to Flywheel
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
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
3.0L EcoBoost Specifications
3.3L Duratec-V6 Specifications
3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid 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-RT3
Gap 0.0295 in (.75 mm)
Torque 106 In. Lbs. (12 N.m)
3.0L Ecoboost
Type CYFS -12Y-RT3
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 (48 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)