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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1805 (ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION)GENERAL PROCEDURESCONNECTING ROD LARGE END BORE
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
Connecting Rod Large End Bore
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Connecting Rod Large End Bore
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NOTE:
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
(2.5L), SPECIFICATIONS
(Hybrid), SPECIFICATIONS
(3.0L) and SPECIFICATIONS
(3.5L)
for the specification.
- Tighten the bolts to specification, then measure the bore in 2 directions. The difference is the connecting rod bore out-of-round. Verify the out-of-round is within specification.
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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.