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Battery and Charging System: Specifications Ford Explorer III

Charging System ~129 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Battery
Voltage12 volt
Cold cranking amps650 CCA
Battery amps rating72 amp/hr
Generator, 4.0L
Rating75/120 amp (max) @ 1800-6000 generator rpm, approx. 500-2000 engine rpm
Generator pulley ratio2.66:1
Voltage regulator typeElectronic internal with generator
Generator, 4.6L
Rating75/120 amp (max) @ 1800-6000 generator rpm, approx. 500-2000 engine rpm
Generator pulley ratio2.90:1
Voltage regulator typeElectronic internal with generator

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Battery hold-down bolt10
Battery tray bolts30
Battery junction box nut12
Engine cover assembly nuts (4.6L)6
Starter solenoid wire cable nut6
Starter motor positive cable nut13
Battery cable engine ground bolt (4.6L)25
Battery cable engine ground bolt (4.0L)47
Starter motor ground cable stud bolt (4.0L)25
Battery cable body ground bolt8
Battery cable engine front cover bracket nut (4.0L)10
Battery cable frame bracket bolt (4.0L)15
Battery cable front cover lower bracket nut (4.6L)25
Battery cable right engine mount bracket bolt (4.6L)25
Battery cable bracket nuts (4.6L)25
Negative battery cable terminal bolt6
Positive battery cable terminal bolt6
Generator B+ terminal nut8
Lower generator bolts (4.6L)25
Generator bracket bolts (4.6L)10
Generator mounting bolts (4.0L)47
Generator pulley nut109

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The charging system is a negative ground system with the generator (including an internal voltage regulator) being belt-driven by the engine accessory drive system. When the engine is started, the generator begins to generate alternating current (AC) which is internally converted to direct current (DC). This current is then supplied to the vehicle's electrical system through the output (B+) terminal of the generator.

The battery is a 12-volt direct current source connected in a negative ground system. The battery case is sealed and includes two vent holes to release gases. The battery has three major functions

  1. engine cranking power source
  2. voltage stabilizer for the electrical system
  3. temporary power when electrical loads exceed the generator output current