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2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Police Interceptor Utility.

The 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility takes 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.8 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Track (front / rear)66.9 / 66.9 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 75W-140 · Synthetic · 75W-85 in the differential, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity14.8 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity14.3 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity14.3 qt
Brake FluidDot 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-140 · Synthetic · 75W-85

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.14 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.08 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.41 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.14 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.14 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)20.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)8.08 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.83 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.83 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill Plug: 35.0; Drain Plug: NA ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.08 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.049-0.053 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeYN-34
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure16.0-24.7 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1
Engine Oil Pressure20.3-29.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM20.3
Engine Oil Pressure20.3-29.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1
Engine Oil Pressure16.0-24.7 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 26.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 122.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.201; Rear: 13
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1, 2 & 4-75.91 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 180°, Step 3: 24.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°24 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°17 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs, Step 4: 270°166 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°37 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 2 rotations., Step 3: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 180°14.75 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft. lbs., Step 2: 26.0 ft. lbs, Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 45°, Step 6: M6 Bolt: 7.1414.75 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 180°. Support: Step 1: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen 360°, Step 3: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 40°.30 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.14 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-9 & 11-1414.75 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.14 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 12,500 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 25,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Police Interceptor Utility take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft 5W-30 Premium Synthetic, per the factory manual.