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2001 FORD EXPLORER

5.0L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
12 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor515Torque3930Fluid9DTC724Battery1Maintenance0Recalls12
cooling

Coolant Temperature Sensor Torque Specs

for 2001 Ford Explorer 5.0L V8 · AWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Bleed Screw
Open during fill
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Coolant Drain Plug
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Drain Petcock
Hand tight
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Hose Clamps
2 lb-ft · 3 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Water Pump Bolts
Critical
Tighten in criss-cross pattern
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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