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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 BRAKE DISC
Rear Disc Brakes w/Torque Refer to the specific component in BRAKE DISC
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 (BM) Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Stud Bolt: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
3.5L V6 PowerBoost (CN) Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 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)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT - Supercharged Generator Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT or ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT - VEHICLES WITH: DUAL GENERATORS
3.3L Duratec-V6 ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
3.5L EcoBoost (BM) ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT or ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT - VEHICLES WITH: DUAL GENERATORS .
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT - Supercharged 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 (BM) ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION .
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT - Supercharged ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) SPECIFICATIONS
3.3L Duratec-V6 SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L EcoBoost (BM) SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT SPECIFICATIONS
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT - Supercharged 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 (BM) THERMOSTAT
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) THERMOSTAT
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT THERMOSTAT or THERMOSTAT - VEHICLES WITH: DUAL GENERATORS
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT - Supercharged THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) COOLANT PUMP
3.3L Duratec-V6 COOLANT PUMP
3.5L EcoBoost (BM) COOLANT PUMP
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) COOLANT PUMP
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT COOLANT PUMP or COOLANT PUMP - VEHICLES WITH: DUAL GENERATORS
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT - Supercharged COOLANT PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure 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 specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.3L Duratec-V6
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure 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 specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.5L EcoBoost (BM)
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure 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 specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN)
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure 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 specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine oil temperature between 121.9 -175.9 °F (50 -80 °C)
26.1 -37.7 psi (180 -260 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the specific component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
5.2L 32V TI-VCT - Supercharged
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure Oil pressure at 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 .
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 (BM)

For tightening bolt sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE .


59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) 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°
5.2L 32V TI-VCT - Supercharged

For tightening bolt sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE .


Flexplate:
Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Stage 3: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
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 (BM) FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
5.2L 32V TI-VCT - Supercharged FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
Pressure Release Procedure
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
3.3L Duratec-V6 FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
3.5L EcoBoost (BM) FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
5.2L 32V TI-VCT - Supercharged FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) SPECIFICATIONS
3.3L Duratec-V6 SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT SPECIFICATIONS
5.2L 32V TI-VCT - Supercharged 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
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
5.2L 32V TI-VCT - Supercharged 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 RT3
3.3L Duratec-V6 CYFS 12F 5
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) CYFS 12Y RT3
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) CYFS 12Y RT3
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT HYFS 12Y PT
5.2L 32V TI-VCT Supercharged  
Gap
2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) 0.028 -0.031 in (.7 -.8 mm)
3.3L Duratec-V6 0.051 in (1.30 mm)
3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) 0.030 in (.75 mm)
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) 0.030 in (.75 mm)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT 0.039 - 0.043 in (1.00 - 1.10 mm)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT 0.035-0.039in (.9-1mm)
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)
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
5.2L 32V TI-VCT Supercharged 133 lb.in (15 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)
3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) 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)
5.2L 32V TI-VCT Supercharged 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications GENERAL 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)