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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))DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESPISTONMATERIAL
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
Disassembly And Assembly Of Subassemblies: Piston: 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
PART NUMBER REFERENCE
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6150 | Piston compression upper ring |
| 2 | 6152 | Piston compression lower ring |
| 3 | 6159 | Piston oil control upper segment ring |
| 4 | 6161 | Piston oil control spacer |
| 5 | 6159 | Piston oil control lower segment ring |
| 6 | 6140 | Piston pin retainer |
| 7 | 6140 | Piston pin retainer |
| 8 | 6135 | Piston pin |
| 9 | 6200 | Connecting rod |
| 10 | 6110 | Piston |
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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.