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2000 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL

ENGINE

ENGINE ID ⁽¹⁾

FUEL SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM

Econoline

4.2L

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L (CNG)

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

Not Used

Excursion

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

Not Used

Expedition

4.6L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI

DIS

Explorer

4.0L (OHV)

SFI

DIS

.....

4.0L (OHC)

SFI

DIS

.....

5.0L

SFI

DIS

"F" Series Pickup

4.2L

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI ⁽²⁾

DIS

.....

5.4L (Supercharged)

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

99Z

SFI ⁽³⁾

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

Not Used

Mountaineer

4.0L (OHC)

SFI

DIS

.....

5.0L

SFI

DIS

Navigator

5.4L

SFI

DIS

Ranger

2.5L

SFI

DIS

.....

3.0L (Flex-Fuel)

SFI

DIS

.....

4.0L (OHV)

SFI

DIS

Villager

3.3L

SFI

Distributor

Windstar

3.0L

SFI

DIS

.....

3.8L

SFI

DIS

⁽¹⁾	Engine may be identified by 8th character of vehicle.

⁽²⁾	Bi-fuel - gasoline and CNG, or gasoline and LPG.

⁽³⁾	Bi-fuel - gasoline and LPG only.

Fig 1: VIN Definition

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Engine Introduction

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic