Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Front
Lean Correction - Front, F-250 and F-350, 4x2
1. If lean correction is required, remove the high side front coil spring.
2. Compare the height of the original front coil spring with a new one with the same part number. Note the difference.
3. If the original front coil spring exceeds the height of the new one by 13 mm (1/2 inch), install the new front coil spring in the vehicle.
4. If the original front coil spring is shorter than the new one by at least 13 mm (1/2 inch), remove the low side front coil spring from the vehicle.
5. Compare all three front coil springs and select the two most evenly matched for installation.
6. Install the tallest replacement front coil spring on the low side of the vehicle.
1. If lean correction is required, remove the high side front coil spring.
2. Compare the height of the original front coil spring with a new one with the same part number. Note the difference.
3. If the original front coil spring exceeds the height of the new one by 13 mm (1/2 inch), install the new front coil spring in the vehicle.
4. If the original front coil spring is shorter than the new one by at least 13 mm (1/2 inch), remove the low side front coil spring from the vehicle.
5. Compare all three front coil springs and select the two most evenly matched for installation.
6. Install the tallest replacement front coil spring on the low side of the vehicle.
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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.