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Engine - Overview: Overview: Notes
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Notes
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The 3.3L engine which may also be described with these terms:
- DI - Direct injection
- PFI - Port fuel injection
- TIVCT - Twin independent variable camshaft timing
- V6 - 6 cylinder engine
- 24V - 4 valves per cylinder
- 4V - 4 valves per cylinder, 24 valves total
The 3.3L DOHC Gas
- 3.3L - Engine displacement
- DOHC - Dual overhead camshafts
- Gas/Petrol - Gasoline
The 3.3L (4V) is a V-6 engine with the following features:
- Dual overhead camshafts
- Four valves per cylinder
- Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (SFI)
- Direct fuel Injection (DI)
- High-pressure fuel pump
- EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve
- Composite upper and lower intake manifold
- Variable displacement oil pump
- Aluminum cylinder head
- An aluminum, 60-degree V-cylinder block
- Twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT)
- An electronic ignition system with 6 ignition coil-on-plugs
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.