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	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
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	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
	2.3L EcoBoost	Specifications
	3.0L EcoBoost	Specifications
	3.3L Duratec-V6	Specifications
	3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
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	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
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	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
Engine Mechanical
2.3L EcoBoost
Compression		Specifications
Oil pressure at 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 at 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 at 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		Refer to the appropriate Service Information
Oil pressure at 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		Refer to the appropriate Service Information
Torque		Refer to the appropriate component Service Information
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 the appropriate Service Information 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	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
Pressure Release Procedure
	2.3L EcoBoost	Fuel System Pressure Release
	3.0L EcoBoost	Fuel System Pressure Release
	3.3L Duratec-V6	Fuel System Pressure Release
	3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
Pressure Specification
	2.3L EcoBoost	Specifications
	3.0L EcoBoost	Specifications
	3.3L Duratec-V6	Specifications
	3.3L Duratec-V6 - Hybrid	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
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	Refer to the appropriate Service Information
Ignition
	Firing Order & Cylinder Identification	Refer to the appropriate Firing Order & Cylinder Identification article.
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 Refer to the appropriate Service Information	For Removal and Installation Refer to the appropriate Service Information Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications		Specifications
Torque		Refer to the appropriate component in General Procedures
Wheel & Tire For tightening sequence refer to Wheel And Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque		150 lb.ft (204 Nm)