2000 Ford Excursion 7.3 F, 4WDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Gasoline Engines: Villager

    CAUTION: Parking brake control should be applied.
  1. Depress the parking brake pedal, and warm the engine to the normal operating temperature
  2. Turn off all electrical loads.
  3. Rev the engine to 2000-3000 rpm two or three times and allow the engine to return to the idle.
  4. Turn off the engine and disconnect the throttle position sensor electrical connector.
  5. Start the engine and rev it to 2000-3000 rpm two or three times and allow the engine to return to the idle.
  6. Check the idle speed. The idle speed should be between 700-800 rpm in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) position.
    7. NOTE: Make sure that the timing pointer is pointing to the 15° Before Top Dead Center (BTDC) mark on the crankshaft pulley. Each notch on the crankshaft pulley represents 5 degrees.
    Fig 1: Locating Ignition Timing Mark
    G00573017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Check the ignition timing with a timing light.
  8. If the marks are not aligned, loosen the distributor bolt and turn the distributor to make the adjustment. The ignition timing should be between 13°-17° BTDC.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Distributor Bolt
    G00573018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the distributor bolt.
    Fig 3: Distributor Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G00573019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Turn off the engine and connect the throttle position sensor electrical connector to the throttle position sensor.
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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.

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