Engine - Overview
Overview
The 3.2L Duratorq-TDCI diesel engine has the following features:
- Dual overhead camshafts
- 4 valves per cylinder
- Composite intake manifold
- Aluminum cylinder head
- Cast iron cylinder block
- Common rail fuel system
- Turbocharger
Engine Identification
Always refer to these labels when installation of new parts is necessary or when checking engine calibrations. The engine parts often differ within a CID (cubic inch displacement) family. Verification of the identification codes will make sure the correct parts are obtained. These codes contain all the pertinent information relating to the dates, optional equipment and revisions.
Engine Code Information Labels
The engine code information labels are located on the engine front cover, contains the following:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bar code |
| 2 | Bar code |
| 3 | Strundale engine plant |
| 4 | Engine build date |
| 5 | QR (quick response) code |
| 6 | Running number |
| 7 | Engine displacement |
| 8 | Engine part number |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Engine serial number (fuel injector label) |
| 2 | Cylinder number location |
| 3 | QR code |
| 4 | Fuel injector IQA (injector quantity adjustment) code |
Engine Cylinder Identification
Oil Requirements
The 3.2 L diesel engine may be operated over a wide range of operating conditions. It is important to match the viscosity of the engine oil to the vehicle operating conditions. Use the following statements and chart to make sure the oil viscosity chosen is compatible with the expected vehicle operating conditions.
- Use an engine block heater at temperatures below -23°C (-10°F). The engine coolant reaches maximum temperature after approximately 3 hours of engine block heater operation.
- Use the same engine oil and filter change intervals when using synthetic engine oil.
- Use Motorcraft® oil or an equivalent oil conforming to Ford specification WSS-M2C171-E or API service categories CJ-4 or CJ-4/SM.
The following operating conditions are considered severe duty service.
- frequent or extended idling (over 10 minutes per hour of normal driving).
- low speed operation/stationary use.
- if vehicle is operated in sustained ambient temperatures below -23°C (-10°F) or above 38°C (100°F).
- frequent low speed operation, consistent heavy traffic less than 40 km/h (25 mph).
- operating in severe dust conditions.
- operating the vehicle off road.
- towing a trailer over 1600 km (1000 miles).
- sustained high speed driving at GVW.