SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Section 10-01: Fuel Tank, Filters, Lines and
Electric Fuel Pump
1997 Aerostar, Ranger, Equipped with 2.3L, 3.0L, and 4.0L
Gasoline Engines Workshop Manual
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
Vehicle
Location
Tank Capacity — Liters (Gallons)
Ranger
Midship — Std.
Midship — LWB Only RPO
62.5 (16.5)
75.7 (20.0)
Midship — S.C.
75.7 (20.0)
Aerostar
Midship
79 (21.0)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description
Nm Lb-Ft Lb-In
Fuel Tank Support Strap Bolts
47-61 35-45
—
Fuel Tank Heat Shield Screws
3-6
—
27-53
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Clamp
3-4
—
27-35
Fuel Tank Support Strap U-Nuts
34-46 25-34
—
Ground Strap-to-Frame Attaching Screw
12-15 9-11
—
Fuel Tank Sending Unit Locking Retainer Ring
55-74 40-55
—
Fuel Pressure Regulator-to-Injector Manifold Retaining Screws 3-5
—
27-44
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe
2-3
—
18-25
Fuel Tank Support Strap Bolt
47-61 35-45
—
Fuel Filter Bracket
15-20 11-15
—
Skid Plate Bolts
8-11
6-8
—
Cantilever Bracket Bolts
21.2-
28.8
16-21
—
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1997 Aerostar/Ranger
2011-04-29
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