Description And Operation: Engine: Notes

2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION Notes
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The 6.8L (415 CID) is a V-10 engine with the following features:

  • Single overhead camshaft
  • Two valves per cylinder
  • Sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI)
  • Aluminum cylinder heads
  • Cast iron, 90-degree V-cylinder block
  • Individually chain-driven camshafts with a hydraulic timing chain tensioner on each timing chain
  • Electronic ignition system with 10 ignition coils
  • Electronic returnless fuel system
Fig 1: Engine Cylinder Identification
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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