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Starting System: Specifications Ford Explorer IV

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Normal engine cranking speed140-220 rpm
Starter motor no load current draw60-80 amps
Starter motor normal load current draw130-220 amps
Starter motor maximum load current draw800 amps
Starter motor minimum stall torque (at 5 volts)14.7 Nm (10.8 lb-ft)
Starter circuit maximum voltage drop (engine at normal operating temperature)0.5 volt

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Ground cable nut - 4.0L SOHC20
Starter motor bolts and stud bolts25
Starter solenoid B-terminal nut12
Starter solenoid S-terminal nut6

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The starting system consists of the following

  1. Starter motor
  2. Starter solenoid
  3. Starter drive
  4. Starter relay
  5. Ignition switch
  6. Digital transmission range (TR) sensor
  7. Battery

The function of the starting system is to crank the engine at a speed fast enough to permit the engine to start.

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number 73 Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent SABRE Premium Battery and Electrical System Tester 010-00736 or equivalent