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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))ASSEMBLYENGINEMATERIAL
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
Section 1907 (Engine Mechanical - 2.5L (Except Hybrid)): Assembly: Engine: Material
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Material
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| High Temperature 4x4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease XG-11 |
WSS-M1C267-A1 |
| Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep ZC-31-A |
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| Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant with Bittering Agent (US); Motorcraft® Premium Gold Engine Coolant (Canada) VC-7-B (US); CVC-7-A (Canada); or equivalent (yellow color) |
WSS-M97B51-A1 |
| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent |
WSS-M2C930-A |
| Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A |
ESE-M1C171-A |
| Silicone Gasket and Sealant TA-30 |
WSE-M4G323-A4 |
| Silicone Gasket Remover ZC-30 |
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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.