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2021 Ford F-150 RaptorFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Common Specifications & Procedures
COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - F150
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| 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 |
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| Front Disc Brakes w/Torque | Refer to the specific component in Removal And Installation | ||
| Rear Disc Brakes w/Torque | Refer to the specific component in Removal And Installation | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator w/Torque | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) | Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) |
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| 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) |
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| 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) | Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) Generator Stud Bolt: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) |
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| 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) |
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| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 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 (272kW/370PS) | Accessory Drive Belt | ||
| 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT | Accessory Drive Belt or Accessory Drive Belt - Vehicles With: Dual Generators . | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 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 (272kW/370PS) | Accessory Drive - Component Location | ||
| 3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) | Accessory Drive - Component Location | ||
| 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT | Accessory Drive - Component Location . | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | Accessory Drive - Component Location | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | |||
| 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 | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 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 (272kW/370PS) | Thermostat | ||
| 3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) | Thermostat | ||
| 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT | Thermostat or Thermostat - Vehicles With: Dual Generators | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | Thermostat | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) | Coolant Pump | ||
| 3.3L Duratec-V6 | Coolant Pump | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) | Coolant Pump | ||
| 3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) | Coolant Pump | ||
| 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT | Coolant Pump or Coolant Pump - Vehicles With: Dual Generators | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 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) |
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| 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) |
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| Overhaul | Specifications | ||
| Torque | Refer to the specific component in Removal And Installation | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) | |||
| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| Overhaul | Specifications | ||
| Torque | Refer to the specific component in Removal And Installation | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | |||
| Compression | Specifications | ||
| Oil Pressure | Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine oil temperature between 121.9 - 175.9°F (50 - 80°C) Minimal 14.5 psi (100 kPa) |
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| 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) |
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| 3.3L Duratec-V6 |
For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate . 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) |
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| 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) |
For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate . 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) |
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| 3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) | For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate
. 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) |
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| 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT |
For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate . Stage 1: 43 lb.ft (58 Nm) Stage 2: 45° |
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| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel |
For tightening bolt sequence, refer to Flexplate . Stage 1: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm) Stage 2: 45° Stage 3: 45° |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Filter Location | For Gas Engines: Lifetime filter part of Fuel Pump Module. For Diesel Engines: Rail mounted |
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| 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 (272kW/370PS) | 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 | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | Fuel Filter | ||
| Pressure Release Procedure | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS) | Fuel System Pressure Release | ||
| 3.3L Duratec-V6 | Fuel System Pressure Release | ||
| 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) | Fuel System Pressure Release | ||
| 3.5L V6 Powerboost (CN) | Fuel System Pressure Release | ||
| 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT | Fuel System Pressure Release | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 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 | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 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 | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 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 | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 9X2Z 12A342 A | ||
| 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) | ||
| 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) | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 97 lb.in (11 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) | ||
| 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate procedure in GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | For Tightening sequence refer to SPECIFICATIONS 150 Ft. Lbs. (204 N.m) |
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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.