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| What is the Horse Power and Torque of the 6.7 Liter Diesel Engine? |
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| what is the Towing Capacity of A super duty F 35O with a 3.73 rear end gear ratio? |
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| How many gallons of DEF Fluid does the Super duty's hold? |
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| What is the purpose of DEF FLUID? |
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| How often do you have to add Def Fluid? |
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| How much does a AVG gallon of DEF Fluid Cost? |
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| What Size rims does the F 250 Offer? |
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| Does the 6.7 liter have more torque and horsepower than the Duramax V-8? What are the differences? |
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| How many quarts of oil does the 6.7 liter engine hold? |
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| What colors are the King Ranch's Available in? |
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| How much is the price of navigation on the F super duty's? |
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| How many gallons of Diesel does the super duty hold? |
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| What rear ends are available on the F 250 and F 350? |
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| When breaking in the super duty, you should try not to drive at the same speed continuously for the 1st ___________ miles |
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| Introducing the newest powertrain innovation from Ford: twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT). |
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| What is the Benefit of TI-VCT Technology? |
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| the Ti-VCT helps improve peak power; provides gains in low-speed torque, including passing and merging performance; and optimizes cold-start operation. |
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| Define: Adjustable Shock Absorbers |
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Rear shock absorbers that provide load leveling without a host of moving parts or an on board air compressor
Internal shock valving senses ride height and uses energy from the vehicle’s motion to increase hydraulic pressure and raise the shock to the desired ride level
As the vehicle is driven, the shocks quickly “pump up” to the necessary pressure, and the vehicle’s original ride level is restored |
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Drag or resistance produced by a moving object, such as a motor vehicle, as it displaces the air in its path
Usually measured in pounds, aerodynamic drag increases in proportion to an object’s frontal area, drag coefficient and the square of its speed |
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| what is a Alternative Fuel Vehicle |
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Refers to any type of vehicle that uses nontraditional fuel or power sources:
Methanol/Ethanol
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Propane
Electricity (as in Escape Hybrid) |
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| Ambient Interior Lighting is? |
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Utilizes Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lights to illuminate the vehicle interior: foot wells, cup holders, and controls, depending upon the vehicle
Offers the ability to change color to suit your mood. Color selections include aqua, blue, green, purple, red, yellow or white lighting |
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Provides ambient-light-sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the head lamp control switch
Comes preprogrammed to keep the lights on for approximately 20 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off
If desired, the time delay can be reprogrammed on some vehicles to keep the lights on for up to 3 minutes after the ignition is turned off. See the vehicle Owner’s Guide for more details |
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The number of output shaft (on front-wheel-drive vehicles) or drive shaft (on rear-wheel-drive vehicles) revolutions required to rotate the axle one full turn
For a rear-wheel-drive vehicle with an axle ratio of 3.55:1, the drive shaft would have to rotate 3.55 times to rotate the rear axle once. This is also known as the Final Drive Ratio
Lower numeric axle ratios tend to be more fuel-efficient. Higher axle ratios deliver added torque for increased power for acceleration and trailer towing
Front-wheel-drive vehicles employ an Axle Transfer Ratio, essentially a Final Drive Ratio |
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| Body-on-frame Construction |
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Type of vehicle construction with the body attached to a separate frame, often with rubber mounts to reduce squeaks and rattles, helping to isolate road noise and vibration
Typically more sturdy and robust when compared to vehicles with unibody construction
Provides a solid foundation that contributes to payload and towing capability |
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While these two terms are frequently used together, they are two totally different measurements
Bore is the measurement of the inside diameter of a cylinder
Stroke is the distance the piston travels from top-dead-center (TDC) to bottom-dead-center (BDC) of the cylinder |
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Boxed Frame
As the name implies, a “boxed” frame has four sides, which provides additional strength. It is a closed structural section that has greater resistance to twisting and torsion forces than comparably sized “open” frame designs. |
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| Brake/Shift Interlock (Automatic Transmissions) |
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Brake/Shift Interlock (Automatic Transmissions)
Requires driver to depress the brake pedal in order to shift out of Park and into any gear
Prevents accidental engagement of drive gears
Vehicles with a floor-mounted gearshift lever include a manual override in the console; vehicles with a column-mounted gearshift include a manual override under the steering column |
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Catalytic Converter
Muffler-shaped device in the exhaust system
Usually contains platinum, palladium and/or rhodium, which acts as a catalyst in a chemical reaction that converts unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen into water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gases that are less toxic than untreated exhaust fumes |
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Center Differential
used in some four-wheel-drive vehicles to distribute power to the front and rear differentials. |
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Chassis
Portion of the vehicle that includes:
Suspension
Steering components
Power train
Brakes
Fuel system Refer to the Power trains section of this book for details concerning Ford power train systems. |
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Climate-controlled Seats
Feature a tiny thermoelectric device that allows the occupant to cool or warm the seat and backrest depending on outdoor temperature and personal preference
The thermoelectric modules are solid-state devices with surfaces that turn hot or cold depending on the polarity of the applied direct current electricity
Heat-transfer components attached to the modules cool or heat the air that is blown past them and then is circulated through ducts and pads in the seats and onto the occupants
Each seat has individual electronic controls to adjust the level of cooling or heating desired |
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Coil Spring
Spiral-shaped spring that can be compressed or extended without permanent deformation and that is widely used in front and rear suspension systems, including the Macpherson strut front suspension used on many Ford vehicles |
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| Any one of the several horizontal supporting members in a vehicle structure positioned laterally between the side members. |
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| Weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, oil, lubricants, coolant and a full tank of fuel. Note: This definition may differ from definitions used by governmental regulatory agencies. |
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| Aluminum or iron casting that houses the top of the intake and exhaust ports and most or all of the valvetrain. It is located directly above the cylinders. |
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| Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) |
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Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Located in the exhaust system after the diesel oxidation catalyst
“Scrubs” the particulates in the exhaust gases by trapping them after they have left the combustion chamber
Periodically cleans itself through a process known as “regeneration” which is a process similar to a small incinerator that burns off the trapped particles
Passive generation burns off soot naturally when exhaust temperatures are high enough
Active regeneration (forced burn-off) occurs as needed depending on operational use |
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Differential
System of gears in the final drive assembly of a vehicle to transmit torque to the driving wheels regardless of whether the vehicle is moving straight ahead or turning a corner
Differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds while delivering equal torque
When cornering, the driving wheel on the inside of the turn travels in a smaller radius than the outside wheel to prevent the outside wheel from dragging in the turn |
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Measure of a vehicle’s efficiency as an aerodynamic shape, useful for comparison with other vehicle designs
A mathematical factor that, when multiplied by the projected square footage area of the vehicle, gives its drag force in pounds
Cd is derived by measuring the drag force and dividing it by the product of dynamic pressure and vehicle frontal area
Drag coefficient (Cd) = force/dynamic pressure x frontal area; the lower the Cd number, the better the aerodynamic efficiency |
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| Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) Design |
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Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) Design
Engine design with two camshafts fitted atop the cylinder head, one to operate the intake valves and the other to operate the exhaust valves, resulting in improved performance and fuel efficiency
A DOHC design has multiple intake and exhaust valves per cylinder, providing more flow into and out of each cylinder for greater performance |
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| Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control |
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Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Climate control system that maintains a specified cabin temperature setting using either air conditioning or heat
Controls are arranged to enable the driver and the front-seat passenger to set the same or different temperature levels within 20 degrees of each other to suit their individual comfort |
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E85 Vehicles
E85 vehicles are also called Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) due to their ability to operate on a blend of85 percent ethanol fuel and 15 percent unleaded gasoline
Ethanol is derived primarily from corn but can be made from virtually any starch feed stock such as sugarcane, wheat or barley. Because it is produced from crops, it is a renewable fuel and reduces dependence on imported oil
Current Ford vehicles with FFV capability are: Expedition, E-Series (with 4.6L and 5.4L) and F-150 (5.4L 3V)trucks less than 8500 lbs. GVWR
See Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) |
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| Easy Fuel TM Cap less Fuel Filler System |
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Easy Fuel TM Cap less Fuel Filler System
A standard-size unleaded fuel nozzle can be inserted directly into the fuel filler neck, opening a spring-loaded door to the tank
A rubber seal on the fuel filler door helps keep dirt from entering the Easy Fuel system
Helps reduce fuel tank evaporative emissions by eliminating a missing or improperly installed gas cap
Includes an emergency funnel (stored near spare tire jack) that must be used with the Easy Fuel system to accept fuel from a gas can or other secondary refueling device |
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| Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) |
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Emphasizes Ford’s commitment to its environmental responsibility
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC)
A climate control system that automatically maintains a specified cabin temperature using either air conditioning or heat. The system automatically sets the blower speed and displays desired temperature set points. It offers manual controls to override automatic settings when necessary. |
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| Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) |
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| Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
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Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
A modern, efficient method of fuel delivery that replaced carburetors in all Ford passenger cars and light trucks with gasoline engines
EFI precisely controls the amount of fuel used and improves the dispersion of fuel in the air charge, improving drive ability, fuel economy and performance of the engine
Variations of EFI used in Ford vehicles include: Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection (MEFI)Also known as “direct port” injection, MEFI uses individual port-mounted injectors to deliver fuel directly to the intake inlet for each cylinder. This more even distribution of fuel improves power balance between the cylinders, maximizes combustion efficiency and improves drive ability and performance. The system “squirts” fuel into each cylinder with every revolution of the crankshaft. Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI)Specific type of multi-port injection that delivers fuel in more precisely timed pulses corresponding to the opening of each intake valve, SEFI takes advantage of the atomized fuel spray from the injectors to achieve a more precise combustion for better performance, often with improved fuel economy. |
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| Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) |
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Also known as “Drive-by-Wire.”
ETC translates accelerator motions and other inputs into control of engine power
The accelerator pedal controls the throttle by means of a computer-controlled stepping motor in lieu of a conventional linkage from pedal to throttle
It works by integrating throttle movements with the vehicle’s electronically controlled functions such as cruise control or idle speed
Enhances control, drive ability and performance |
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| Energy-absorbing Steering Column |
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Energy-absorbing Steering Column
In all passenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S., energy-absorbing steering columns are designed to collapse in the event of occupant contact in a frontal collision, reducing the potential head and chest injuries to the driver. |
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Engines — Diesel
Ford diesel engines provide certain advantages for some applications, including many truck applications. Diesel engines use no spark plugs, require a lower rpm range to produce peak power (especially torque) output and produce higher torque than horsepower for optimized towing performance. Additionally, diesel engines deliver more efficient fuel economy than gasoline engines and maximize fuel efficiency at idle, making them ideal for tasks requiring prolonged idle time. In a diesel engine:
Diesel fuel is compressed until it reaches a temperature hot enough for combustion
Glow plugs are used to preheat the air in the cylinders and to ensure easy starting on cold days
Heavier-weight components are used in some areas to handle the higher compression ratio — generally more than twice that of gasoline engines |
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EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
Fuel economy is measured under controlled conditions in a laboratory using a standardized test procedure specified by federal law and implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Manufacturers test their own vehicles— usually preproduction prototypes —and report the results to the EPA. The EPA reviews the results and confirms about 10–15 percent of them through their own tests at the National Vehicles and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. Vehicle is driven on a roller dynamometer (the vehicle remains stationary while the driven wheels are allowed to roll) and a hose is connected to the tailpipe to collect engine exhaust. The carbon in the exhaust is measured to calculate the amount of fuel burned during the test. This is more accurate than using calculations based on distance traveled and the amount of fuel consumed. Five separate test schedules are driven to simulate the driving conditions of city, highway, and hot weather with air conditioning on, high-speed driving and acceleration, and cold weather environments. The latter three tests are new for 2008 model year vehicles and will likely result in a decrease in mpg versus the same model tested under the pre-2008 test procedure. Driving cycles: City — 23 stops with accelerations to 20–60 mph. Highway — approximately 13 minutes of mixed rural and interstate driving with speeds ranging from30 to 60 mph. High Speed — aggressive accelerations to speeds of up to 80 mph with six minutes of driving 60–80 mph. Air Conditioning — 10 minutes of accelerations to varying speeds up to 60 mph with the air conditioning on while the vehicle is in an environment of 95 degrees and approximately 40 percent relative humidity. Cold — represents urban driving in 20-degree weather. The vehicle is started with the engine cold and driven in simulated stop-and-go rush hour traffic. For more information, visit www.fueleconomy.gov. |
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Ergonomics
Science of the interface between human and machine. In automobiles, ergonomics pertains to the designing and arrangement of instrumentation, switches and controls, so they can be most effectively and safely operated by occupants. |
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| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) |
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
System in which a portion of the exhaust gases is recirculated into the combustion chamber for additional burning. Mixing exhaust gases with a new air/fuel mixture helps reduce harmful nitrogen oxide emissions. |
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Fog Lamps
Auxiliary lamps that are generally integrated into the front fascia and designed to help illuminate the roadway in foggy or misty conditions. |
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| Four-valves-per-cylinder Engine Design |
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Four-valves-per-cylinder Engine Design
Power train design that uses two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder. The improved flow of air/fuel mixture into the engine and exhaust gas out of the engine boosts power. |
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| Fuel Pump Inertia Shutoff Switch |
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| Impact-activated switch, standard on all Ford cars and trucks, that automatically shuts off the fuel being pumped to the engine, for added safety in the event of a collision. Once the inertia-type switch is triggered, it must be reset manually. Refer to the specific vehicle’s Owner’s Guide for details on resetting the switch. |
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| GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) |
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GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
Weight specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a towing vehicle and its trailer. The sum of the loaded vehicle weight of the truck and trailer should not exceed the GCWR.GCWR = vehicle curb weight + payload + trailer weight + driver and passengers |
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| GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) |
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Actual weight of a vehicle as determined by the total of the curb weight, payload, driver, passengers and optional equipment
Gross Vehicle Weight should not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the vehicle’s warranty could be voided
Refer to the specific vehicle’s Owner’s Guide for more information |
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| Height-Adjustable Safety Belt |
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| Multiple-position front-seat shoulder safety belt anchor that is height adjustable to allow a comfortable and proper fit of the outboard safety belts. |
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Amount of power needed to lift a 550-lb. object at a rate of one foot in one second
Horsepower is expressed as the torque in lb.-ft. times the number of revolutions per minute divided by the constant 5252:
Gross horsepower is obtained by a dynamometer test of an engine equipped only with the built-in accessories essential to its operation, such as fuel pump, oil pump, coolant pump and built-in emissions-control equipment
Net horsepower is obtained by a dynamometer test of a complete engine equipped with all the accessories necessary to perform its intended functions unaided, including the air-intake system, exhaust system, cooling system, generator, starter and emissions-control equipment
Torque is what gets a vehicle moving, and horsepower is the force required to keep a vehicle moving once torque has started the vehicle moving from a standstill |
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Manual-locking Hubs
Require the driver to get out of the vehicle and lock or unlock the hubs at the wheel
A shifter on the floor of the vehicle allows the driver to shift between two- and four-wheel drive
To disengage the hubs, stop the vehicle and rotate both hub lock selector knobs to the FREE position
Standard on F-Series Super Duty® 4x4 models
Automatic-locking Hubs
Front hubs lock without the driver having to exit the vehicle
All the driver needs to do is stop the vehicle and move the transfer case shift lever straight back to the 4H position
To revert back to two-wheel drive, move the shift lever straight forward to the 2H position
To immediately disengage the hubs, operate the vehicle in 2H in the opposite direction for approximately 10 feet |
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| Vehicle that combines a fuel-efficient internal combustion gas engine with one or more electric motors, plus an energy storage device such as a battery. |
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Manufacturing process that involves pumping fluid into a tubular blank within a die, so the pressure will expand and form a component, providing many structural advantages
Allows for major shape alteration, making it ideal for automotive structural parts such as engine cradles, radiator supports and body rails. Various shaped and sized holes can be punched in the tube almost anywhere during the process |
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An engine mount filled with fluid (glycol)
This type of engine mount can be made to react to different vibration frequencies compared to a conventional rubber mount that is designed for one specific frequency
Designed to provide a more comfortable ride in a vehicle, whether sitting still (idle) or traveling |
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| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller |
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| Electronic or electro hydraulic device installed in a tow vehicle used to activate the braking system of the trailer being towed. Controller uses actual braking pressure of the tow vehicle to calculate how much braking force to apply to the trailer. Most after market add-on controllers use a timer or proportional load basis to calculate the amount of brake force required. Since the Ford trailer brake controller is fully integrated into the truck’s onboard computer, this is the first and only controller able to adapt its output based on the status of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to help provide more controlled, stable stops. Trailer brake controller is also fully integrated into the instrument panel design for the convenience of the driver during hookup and operation. |
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| Used on supercharged and turbo charged vehicles, the inter cooler is mounted at the front of the vehicle in the air stream and cools the compressed intake air as it flows over fins and plates inside the inter cooler. The inter cooler removes heat (produced by supercharging/turbo charging) from the compressed air before it enters the engine's intake system. This action generates a denser, cooler intake charge and increases the engine’s ability to produce horsepower and torque. Inter cooling also increases the detonation threshold of the engine because of the cooler air charge, meaning the engine can be run with more ignition advance for higher performance, or run lower octane fuel before experiencing detonation. The cooler intake air also allows the engine to run slightly cooler, reducing the chance of overheating. |
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| Chassis in which parallel side members are joined at intervals by transverse beams, or cross members, giving the appearance of a ladder. |
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| Long, flat, thin, flexible section of spring steel or composite material used in suspensions (especially rear suspensions) to deflect force. |
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| Limited-slip Differential |
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Designed to transmit driving force (power) to the wheel/tire with the most traction
As one tire begins to slip (lose grip), available torque is automatically transferred to the tire with better grip to provide improved traction
See Differential for more information
Refer to the charts in the individual vehicle sections of the Source Book for specific applications and axle ratios |
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| Mirror, Electro chromic Auto-dimming |
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| Automatically adjusts to Night mode when illuminated from the rear at a predetermined level and returns to Day mode after illumination is reduced below threshold levels. Features Reverse-gear override when backing out of dark areas and replaces the conventional day/night inside rearview mirror. |
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| Leaf spring with several leaves bundled together. |
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| Multi-valve Engine Design |
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| Engine design that uses more than one intake and/or exhaust valve per cylinder for increased engine breathing, resulting in increased horsepower and torque, especially at higher engine speeds. For example, a 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine provides two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder. |
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| Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) |
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| Noise, vibration and harshness are sound and ride characteristics occupants may experience while in a moving vehicle. |
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| On-Board Diagnostics II System (OBD II) |
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Continuously monitors the power train
Pinpoints malfunctions and wear for virtually every component and system that can increase emissions
System allows Service Technicians to diagnose power train problems and helps reduce service time and cost |
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| Overhead Valve (OHV) Design |
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| Engine design with the valves located in the cylinder head and the camshaft located within the engine block with push rods and rocker arms to actuate, or open, the valves. |
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Weight of the actual cargo and occupant(s) carried by a vehicle
Payload capacities are computed by subtracting the curb weight of the vehicle from its specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Addition of any optional equipment or passengers adds to the vehicle weight and subtracts from the allowable payload
Trucks with a GVWR of Class 6 or higher calculate payload by simply subtracting the weight of the completed vehicle from the GVWR to determine payload |
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| Pillars are the vertical beams that support the roof and separate passenger compartment windows. A-pillar — First, or most forward, roof support pillar located on either side of the windshield. Also known as “windshield pillar” or “A-post” B-pillar — Center roof support that divides the front and rear doors on 4-door and wagon models. On2-door models, the B-pillar separates the door and rear quarter window/panel. On vans and wagons, the B-pillar is behind the front doors C-pillar — Rear roof supporting member on most vehicles. On CUVs/SUVs, this pillar separates the rear doors and quarter panel glass D-pillar — Vertical, or sometimes diagonal, roof support member at the extreme rear of the roof or greenhouse structure on mini vans, CUVs/SUVs and some sedan body styles |
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| Power Adjustable Brake and Accelerator Pedals |
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| Power adjustable pedals allow for the forward or rearward adjustment (up to 3 inches) of the accelerator and brake pedals through the activation of an instrument-panel-mounted switch. This is an especially useful feature for drivers of smaller stature, allowing them to comfortably reach the pedals while being able to maintain the required distance from the steering-wheel-mounted airbag. This feature can be packaged together with an available seat position memory system on certain vehicles for the ultimate in comfort and convenience. |
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| Name given to the combination of engine, transmission/transaxle and differential (rear-wheel drive only) for any particular model. See the Power trains section of this book for details concerning Ford power train systems. |
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Quiet Steel®(1)
Quiet Steel is constructed of steel laminates that absorb sounds and harmonics to help insulate engine noise from the cabin. The F-150 and Expedition dash panels are made of Quiet Steel. |
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Camera located in the rear of the vehicle
Automatically engages when the vehicle is placed in Reverse
Displays within the electro chromic auto-dimming rearview mirror or on the Navigation Screen, depending upon the vehicle
Vehicle centerline, rear bumper orientation, and green/red/yellow trajectory lines are shown within the display, helping the driver to assess the vehicle’s proximity to surrounding objects in the rear |
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| Maximum recommended engine revolutions per minute (rpm). A tachometer, standard or available on some models, displays a red area to alert the driver that the engine speed is beyond the recommended rate. |
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| Reverse Sensing System (Reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor) |
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Helps audibly alert drivers of certain objects close to the rear of the vehicle (within approximately 6 feet) as the driver backs the vehicle up slowly. As the vehicle approaches an object, a warning tone beeps. The beeps increase in frequency as the vehicle gets closer to the object, until it becomes a continuous tone at less than approximately 10 inches from the object
System activates automatically when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse. Pressing a switch on the instrument panel will turn the system off. An “Off” light on the switch illuminates to indicate the system is not active. The system reactivates when the vehicle is again placed in Reverse |
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| Rotation along an imaginary axis running the length of the vehicle between the driver’s-side and passenger’s-side wheels. Roll causes the vehicle to tilt or lean left or right. A stabilizer bar can often counteract the effects of roll. |
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Integrated body structure designed to work as a system to provide protection for occupants. Its major design features include:
Front-end structure with a reinforced sub frame to provide energy absorption
Cross cowl beam that helps provide an additional mounting point for the steering column and airbag mountings, reducing their movement in the event of a frontal impact
High-strength side door intrusion beams
Sheet metal at the front and rear corners that collapses progressively and predictably to dissipate some of the energy of an impact |
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| Sequential Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI) |
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| Specific type of multi-port injection that delivers fuel in more precisely timed pulses corresponding to the opening of each intake valve. SEFI takes advantage of the atomized fuel spray from the injectors to achieve a more precise combustion for better performance, often with improved fuel economy. |
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| Short- and Long-Arm (SLA) Suspension |
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Independent design that allows either wheel to react to road imperfections with minimal effect on the opposite wheel. Several distinct advantages over MacPherson struts include camber control, turning geometry and lower component package height. These advantages permit a lower hood line. Major design features include:
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers to maintain optimum ride control over a variety of road surfaces
Control arms to help absorb braking and acceleration forces
Coil springs or torsion bars (on select vehicles) |
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| Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC) Design |
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| Engine design with the camshaft located atop the cylinder head, operating both the intake and exhaust valves. SOHC V6 and V8 engines, which are designed with cylinders in two banks, have a total of two cams, one for each cylinder head. The one cam in each head operates the intake and exhaust valves, resulting in improved performance and fuel efficiency. All engines using the overhead cam design offer the potential for greater power output and higher engine speeds (rpm) when compared with overhead valve designs. |
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Real-time traffic information
Provides incident, speed and flow information for 80 major cities in the continental U.S.
Updates every 2.5 minutes
View graphical overlay of incidents
Route recalculation based on traffic data
Real-time weather information
Provides current weather and 5-day forecast reports that are updated every 5 minutes
Current conditions update every 30 minutes
Region of interest can be defined by customer
Fuel pricing
Search for pricing en route or based on current location for over 120,000 gas stations
Displays pricing for regular, mid-grade and premium when available
Diesel pricing displayed where available
Sports updates and movie listings
Score summaries and schedules for major sports
Updates every 5 minutes
User can personalize for favorite teams
Movie listings for over 4,500 theatres, including times, movie summary and directions to the theater |
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| Deflector plate under a vehicle that helps provide protection from off-road debris. Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates are common on Ford 4x4 vehicles. |
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| Split-port Induction (SPI) |
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Most split-port induction systems have a dual-runner engine intake design promoting high-volume/high-velocity airflow to increase engine performance.
Dual-runner design features long, small-diameter runners tuned for low engine rpm torque and short, large-diameter runners tuned for high rpm horsepower
Runner usage is controlled by the electronic engine controls and integral throttle-body valves
SPI engines use a cylinder head with two runners per cylinder. These runners carry the air charge to the intake side of the combustion chamber. At lower engine speeds, the air charge is directed through a narrow pathway that results in a higher air velocity, quickening engine response. As engine speed increases above 3000 rpm, the second path works to further enhance engine power and operating efficiency |
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| Bar or tube that provides added support for suspension members to minimize body lean or roll. The stabilizer is transversely mounted and used at the front and/or rear suspension to resist unequal vertical motion across the width of the vehicle. |
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Rack-and-pinion
Essentially, a rack-and-pinion system as described previously with a power-assist feature reducing steering effort
Major design features include:– Rack-and-pinion gears that are engineered for low turning effort, good return ability and handling– Lightweight power steering pump– Power assist
Speed-sensitive, Variable-assist Steering
Major design features include:– A microprocessor-controlled system that electronically varies the assist based on signals received from vehicle speed sensors. This sophisticated system provides improved maneuverability with maximum assist at low speeds, such as when parking– Decreases assist at highway speeds to provide improved road feel
Manual Recirculating Ball-and-nut
Uses a worm gear surrounded by ball bearings that travel in a recirculating track
Performs well in isolating the driver from the feedback of uneven road surfaces
Power Recirculating Ball-and-nut
Major design features include:– Linkage steering gear forward of the front wheel axis that combines with a lightweight steering pump for maximum assist when turning the wheel– Power assist for low-speed turning and parking |
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| Suspension element that uses a reinforced shock absorber as one of the wheel’s locating members, typically by solidly connecting the wheel hub to the bottom of the strut. |
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Attaches to the front or rear structure of some Ford vehicles
Provides support for the engine, transmission and often the suspension
Provides added strength and rigidity to the vehicle’s construction
Uses rubber mounts to reduce levels of noise, vibration and harshness |
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Supercharger is a large air pump that is normally mounted on the engine intake manifold and belt-driven by the crankshaft
Most superchargers contain two impellers that compress the incoming air charge
Advantage of compressing the intake air is that you allow more air to enter each cylinder. The engine’s fuel control computer then adds more fuel to compensate for the added air, increasing the power and torque output of the engine
Typical boost provided by a supercharger is 6 to 8 pounds per square inch (psi) |
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| Suspension Systems — Front |
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The springs, torsion bars, shock absorbers, linkages and locating members acting together to control motions caused by tires passing over uneven road surfaces to reduce the effect on the vehicle body.
MacPherson Strut
Focus, Edge, Taurus, Taurus X, Mustang, Escape and Escape Hybrid
Type of suspension layout in which a coil spring is positioned over a shock-absorbing strut with fewer parts and less weight than conventional suspension systems
Monobeam Twin-Coil
F-250/F-350 4x4 Pickups, F-450 Pickup, F-350 4x4 Chassis Cabs and F-450/F-550 Chassis Cabs
Solid non-independent suspension. The axle is located and attached to the frame by extremely robust radius arms. The use of coil springs allows for improved damping and ride comfort as well as improved steering geometry
Monobeam
F-650/F-750 Chassis Cabs, Ford LCF
Solid non-independent suspension usually used on medium-duty four-wheel-drive trucks attached to the frame by leaf springs and to the wheels by kingpins. Also serves as the front axle on these applications
Short- and Long-Arm (SLA)
Fusion, Ranger, F-150, Explorer, Sport Trac and Expedition
Independent design that allows either wheel to react to road imperfections with minimal effect on the opposite wheel. Design features include:– Shock absorbers to maintain ride control (gas pressurized on select vehicles)– Upper and lower control arms to absorb acceleration and braking forces– Coil springs or torsion bars
Twin I-Beam
E-Series, F-250/F-350 4x2 Pickups and F-350 4x2 Chassis Cab
Independent front suspension that uses two parallel I-Beams with one end connected to each wheel and the other fixed to the frame
Design combines the superior strength of a solid I-Beam suspension, with the flexibility and ride comfort of a fully independent suspension |
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Also known as “stadium seating”
Second- and/or third-row seats are raised slightly higher than the preceding seats in front, similar to seats found in a movie theater or stadium
Allows rear-seat passengers to have a better view of the road through the windshield |
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| Three-valves-per-cylinder Engine Design |
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| Power train design that usually uses two intake valves and one exhaust valve per cylinder. The improved flow of air/ fuel into and out of the engine improves operation virtually to the level of a four-valve-per-cylinder design but with somewhat less complexity and cost. |
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
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TPMS uses a tire pressure sensor mounted to a metal band in the wheel’s drop well
Sensors use radio frequency transmitters to send tire pressure information to the vehicle’s onboard computer
The computer illuminates a warning light and sounds an audible tone when tire pressure is significantly low
System is completely hidden from sight and uses a standard rubber valve stem
Can be used on steel or aluminum wheels
Replacing the tire can be easily done without removing the sensor
TPMS provides a more accurate tire pressure reading because it measures actual tire pressure as opposed to wheel speed like the Low Tire Warning System
Senses temperature-based pressure loss where all four wheels are affected
Resetting the system is easy. Once cold tire pressure has been restored to its recommended level, TPMS-equipped vehicles simply need to be driven over 20 mph for at least 2 minutes to be reset |
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Turning or twisting force that produces rotation, expressed in pound-feet (lb.-ft.)
Torque affects the vehicle’s performance when accelerating, when carrying heavy loads or when towing a trailer
See Torque Rating How torque is generated in one cylinder of a four-stroke engine
Combustion of gas in the cylinder creates pressure against the piston
That pressure creates a force on the piston that pushes it down
The force is transmitted from the piston to the connecting rod, and from the connecting rod to the crankshaft
The point where the connecting rod attaches to the crankshaft is some distance from the center of the shaft
The horizontal distance changes as the crankshaft spins, so the torque also changes since torque equals force multiplied by distance |
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Unwanted imbalance of driving force between the front wheels of a front-wheel-drive vehicle that causes the car to pull to the left or right under heavy acceleration
Driver senses torque steer as a turning force at the steering wheel when the vehicle is accelerating from a start. Under normal driving conditions, torque steer is virtually eliminated in Ford vehicles |
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| Traction Control — All-Speed |
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All-Speed Traction Control uses components of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to monitor wheel slippage at any speed. All-Speed Traction Control is packaged together with AdvanceTrac® on certain models. The system helps improve traction on slippery or loose driving surfaces by using a combination of brake and/or engine control:
Braking at one or both drive wheels
Fuel injection cutoff
Ignition spark retard
Air/fuel ratio control When the traction control system is activated at speeds of 35 mph or higher, the braking system is deactivated and only engine control is used to limit wheel spin. Taurus and Taurus X All-Wheel Drive models use brake control only. |
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| Traction-Lock (Limited-slip) |
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| Rear-wheel-drive mechanical system that operates within the differential. Traction-Lock provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one rear drive wheel has poor traction. Limited-slip is not offered on front-wheel-drive vehicles. |
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Works in conjunction with the AdvanceTrac® or AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control TM) system to help maintain vehicle/trailer stability while towing a trailer
Measures the yaw motion of a vehicle and applies brake force to individual wheels, and if necessary, reduces engine power to help the driver regain control of the vehicle/trailer
If equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, the trailer brakes will also be activated to reduce the sway condition and help the driver regain control of the vehicle/trailer |
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| Weight in pounds that a trailer (loaded or unloaded) exerts directly on the hitch ball attached to the towing vehicle. This load is considered in maintaining the loading limits of the vehicle. |
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| An auxiliary device on a four-wheel-drive vehicle that allows power to be delivered to front and rear differentials. |
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| Transverse-mounted Engine |
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Power train layout design in which the engine crankshaft centerline is aligned parallel to the drive axle (s)
Engine is mounted sideways in the engine compartment, usually allowing additional interior room |
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| Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Fuel |
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Diesel fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 15 parts per million (ppm).
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mandated this fuel must be used in new model year 2008diesel engines
This mandate does not apply to carryover engines like the 6.0L Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel currently in use in many Ford E-Series trucks |
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Under steer is a condition that occurs when a vehicle turns at a smaller angle than the steering wheel input because of front tire slippage. When this occurs, the steering wheel must be turned at a greater angle to achieve the desired turn. Under steer will be affected by the amount of wheel turn lock-to-lock as well as the vehicle's weight and the speed of the vehicle when encountering turns
Over steer occurs when the vehicle turns more than steering wheel input and is indicated by rear tire slippage. It can make the vehicle hard to control. Because of this, engineers often design suspensions that tend toward under steer as a safety measure |
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Components such as tires, wheels and brakes are not supported by the suspension and are considered unsprung weight
Reducing unsprung weight improves ride and handling by allowing the tires to respond more rapidly to road irregularities
Independent rear suspension reduces unsprung weight by attaching the differential to the chassis rather than solidly mounting it with the axle |
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Variable camshaft timing allows the valves to be operated at different points in the combustion cycle, to provide performance that is precisely tailored to the engine’s specific speed and load at that instant
The power train control module (PCM) directs solenoids to alter the oil flow in the hydraulic cam timing mechanism, which rotates the camshafts in relation to their drive sprockets
The unit can shift between fully advanced and fully retarded in milliseconds
The result is enhanced efficiency under low-load conditions, such as at idle or highway cruising, and increased power for brisk acceleration or times of high demand
Variable valve timing reduces pumping losses, the work required to pull air in and push exhaust out of the cylinder |
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| Variable-rate Coil Spring |
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A coil spring operating with a variable number of active coils
Under load, some of the coils will come in contact with one another, thereby becoming inactive– Process is controlled by the wire diameter of each coil, which is continuously variable for approximately one-third the total number of coils– Increases the stiffness of the spring in proportion to the load |
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Fluid coupling in which the input and output shafts mate with thin, alternately spaced discs in a cylindrical chamber filled with a viscous fluid that clings to the discs, thereby causing them to resist the speed differences between the two shafts
Used to limit the speed differences between two inputs on a differential or between two axles on a vehicle |
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| Distance between the center points of the front and rear wheels. |
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| Vehicle’s rotation about its vertical axis. Excessive yaw rate is often referred to as fishtailing. |
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| Maximum amount of stress in pounds per square inch to which a frame may be subjected through loading and return to its original shape upon removal of the stress with no deformation. |
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| What is the 3.7 Liter in F150 s torque? |
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| Torque 278 @ 4000 rpm (3.7L V6) |
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| What is the torque of the F 150 s 5.0 |
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| the torque of the 3.5 Eco Boost on the F 150 is |
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| 420 @ 2500 rpm (3.5L EcoBoost®) |
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| What is the horse power of the 3.7 V6 in the F 150 |
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| Horsepower 302 @ 6500 rpm (3.7L V6) |
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| What is the HP of the 5.0 in the F 150 |
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| What is the HP of the 6.2 in the F 150 |
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| What is the HP of the 3.5 Ecoboost in the F 150 |
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| 420 @ 2500 rpm (3.5L EcoBoost®) |
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| What is the wheel base of the 5.5 ft supercrew, 6.5 supercab and the 8.0 ft bed regular cab? |
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| 144.5" (5.5' box SuperCrew, 6.5' box SuperCab, 8.0' box Regular Cab) |
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| what is the wheel base of the Long wheel base f150 supercrew? |
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| 156.5" (6.5' box SuperCrew) |
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| What is the Benefit of TOW HAUL mode on the F 150 |
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| The standard electronically controlled 6-speed close-ratio transmission helps optimize power delivery for excellent fuel economy. A selectable tow/haul mode improves performance when towing or hauling heavy loads. It compensates for grade and load and reduces gear hunting, improving power delivery. Engine braking also helps slow |
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| How does the Ford F 150 Reduce noise in the interior? |
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| The quiet environment inside the Ford F-150 owes much to the Ford 720-degree approach to noise reduction through souRnd engineering. Its stiff frame and body, shear-style body mounts, door seals, Quiet Steel® and a noise-absorbing headliner all work together to reduce unwanted noise and vibration. |
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| How does TI-VCT help improve fuel economy on the F 150? |
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| •Twin-independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) is standard in the 3.7L V6, 5.0L V8 and EcoBoost® engines. With its precise variable, yet independent, control over intake/exhaust valve timing, TI-VCT helps make possible higher fuel economy numbers as well as power ratings. |
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| What are the 2 modes of operation does the select shift transmission in the F 150? What are They're Benefits? |
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| The available SelectShift Automatic® has two modes of operation — Progressive Range Select or Full Manual. (1) Progressive Range Select lets you toggle on the shift lever to reduce the range of available gears while in Drive. Tap down into Range Select mode and the display shows the available gears and highlights the one in use. This feature allows you to limit the use of upper gears when heavily loaded or while towing on grades. (2) Full Manual function lets you pull the shift lever into “M” for manual mode and use the same toggle switch to select the gear desired. The display will show the selected gear and the control system will lock the torque converter and hold that gear for a full manual transmission feel. The SelectShift Automatic is available on XL, STX and XLT, and standard on all other models. |
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| What does the F 150 Class-Exclusive LCD Productivity screen provide? |
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| The class-exclusive* 4.2” LCD productivity screen provides fuel economy, towing information and off-road data. Plus plenty of additional vehicle information. And it's all easy to navigate with steering wheel controls that help you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. It's standard in FX2, FX4, LARIAT, King Ranch®, Platinum, Limited and SVT Raptor; optional in the XLT model. |
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| how long is the free subscription of sync in ford vehicles? |
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