Lesson 3: powertrain – FORD FCSD TECHNICAL TRAINING FCS-14000-DL User Manual

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LESSON 3: POWERTRAIN

Oil Temperature Sensor

The VCT system uses a replaceable oil temperature sensor, located on the oil pan.

Engine oil temperature has a direct effect on VCT operation.

– Cold engine oil has high viscosity and slower flow characteristics.

– The VCT system is disabled at oil temperatures below -7

°

C (18

°

F).

– The PCM uses time-since-start, engine oil temperature and engine rpm to calculate VCT solenoid operation.

– Time-since-start ranges from 60 seconds when cold to 10 seconds when hot.

Recommended engine oil change intervals must be followed to ensure the integrity of VCT system.

– Oil Capacity - 6.6L (7.0 quarts).

– Oil Specification - Motorcraft

SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.

2005 Expedition/Navigator New Model Technician Training

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