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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999EXPLORER 4WD V6-4.0L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCRANKSHAFT
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E
Crankshaft
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Crankshaft
| Main bearing journal diameter | 2.243 - 2.244 Inch (in) | |
| Main bearing journal runout | 0.002 Inch (in) | |
| Main bearing journal taper maximum per inch | 0.0003 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting rod journal maximum out-of-round | 0.0003 Inch (in) | |
| Crankshaft free end play | 0.002 - 0.0126 Inch (in) | |
| Main Bearing Journal Out-of-Round | 0.0003 Inch (in) | |
| Main Bearing Journal Runout TIR Maximum | 0.002 Inch (in) | |
| Main Bearing Journal Runout Service Limit | 0.005 Inch (in) | |
| Main Bearing Thrust Face Runout TIR Maximum | 0.010 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Journal Diameter | 2.125 - 2.126 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Journal Taper Per Inch Maximum | 0.0003 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Bearings | Clearance to crankshaft desired | 0.0003 - 0.0024 Inch (in) |
| Clearance to crankshaft allowable | 0.0005 - 0.002 Inch (in) | |
| Bearing wall thickness | 0.0551 - 0.0554 Inch (in) | |
| Main Bearings | Clearance to crankshaft | 0.0008 - 0.0015 Inch (in) |
| Clearance to Crankshaft Allowable | 0.0005 - 0.002 Inch (in) | |
| Bearing wall thickness | 0.0709 - 0.0711 Inch (in) | |
| Crankshaft To Rear Face Of Block Runout, TIR Maximum | 0.005 Inch (in) | |
| Thrust Main Bearing Journal Length | 1.039 - 1.041 Inch (in) | |
| Main Bearing Cap Bolts | 67 - 74 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) |
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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.