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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1907 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L (EXCEPT HYBRID))ASSEMBLYENGINELOWER ENGINE BLOCK (VIEW 2)
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
Lower Engine Block (View 2)
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Lower Engine Block (View 2)
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PART NUMBER REFERENCE
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6161 | Piston oil control spacer (4 required) |
| 2 | 6150 | Piston compression upper ring (4 required) |
| 3 | 6152 | Piston compression lower ring (4 required) |
| 4 | 6159 | Piston oil control upper segment ring (4 required) |
| 5 | 6159 | Piston oil control lower segment ring (4 required) |
| 6 | 6140 | Piston pin retainer (8 required) |
| 7 | 6135 | Piston pin (4 required) |
| 8 | 6200 | Connecting rod (4 required) |
| 9 | 6211 | Connecting rod upper bearing (4 required) |
| 10 | 6110 | Piston (4 required) |
| 11 | 6211 | Connecting rod lower bearing (4 required) |
| 12 | 6210 | Connecting rod cap (4 required) |
| 13 | 6010 | Cylinder block |
| 14 | 6333 | Cylinder block crankshaft main bearing (5 required) |
| 15 | 6303 | Crankshaft |
| 16 | 6333 | Crankshaft main bearing beam bearing (5 required) |
| 17 | 6F098 | Main bearing beam |
| 18 | 6K360 | Balance shaft assembly |
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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.