Fuel Pressure - Cars

1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Fuel Pressure - Cars
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2002 FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS - CARS

Engine KOER psi (kg/cm2 ) KOEO psi (kg/cm2 )
Continental 35-45 (2.4-3.1) 35-55 (2.4-3.8)
Cougar (1) 39-55 (2.7-3.9)
Crown Victoria
Gasoline 30-45 (2.1-3.2) 35-45 (2.4-3.1)
Natural Gas Vehicle (1) 40-120 (2.8-8.4)
Escort & ZX2 (1) 35-65 (2.5-4.2)
Focus (1) 35-65 (2.5-4.2)
Grand Marquis & Town Car 30-45 (2.1-3.2) 35-45 (2.4-3.1)
LS 30-65 (2.1-4.6) 30-65 (2.1-4.6)
Mustang 25-40 (1.7-2.7) 35-50 (2.4-3.5)
Sable & Taurus 26-45 (1.8-3.1 ) (2) 30-55 (2.1-3.9) (2)
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(2) With manual gauge, scan tool will be 7-10 psi higher.
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