Engine - Overview
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Overview
The 5.0L is a V-8 engine with the following features:
- Interference design engine
- Dual overhead camshafts
- Four valves per cylinder
- SFI
- Direct fuel injection
- Aluminum cylinder heads
- Aluminum, 90-degree V-cylinder block
- Twin independent VCT system
- Cylinder deactivation
- Individually chain-driven camshafts with a hydraulic timing chain tensioner on each timing chain
- Belt driven oil pump
- Electronic ignition system with 8 ignition coils
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 family. Verification of the identification codes will make sure the correct parts are obtained. The codes contain all the pertinent information relating to the dates, optional equipment and revisions.
Engine Code Information Label
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Essex engine plant |
| 2 | Engine displacement |
| 3 | Engine build calender date (DDMMMYY) |
| 4 | Engine build Julian date (YYJJJ) |
Engine Cylinder Identification
Engine Oil Flow Illustration
Oil Flow
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Yellow | High pressure oil |
| Blue | Oil return low pressure |