2001 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL

ENGINE

ENGINE ID ⁽¹⁾

FUEL SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM

Cab & Chassis

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI ⁽²⁾

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

N/A

Cutaway

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI ⁽³⁾

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

N/A

Econoline

4.2L

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L

SFI

DIS

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI ⁽³⁾

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

N/A

Escape

2.0

SFI

DIS

.....

3.0

SFI

DIS

Excursion

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

N/A

Expedition

4.6L

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI

DIS

Explorer

4.0L OHV

SFI

DIS

.....

4.0L SOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

4.0L SOHC

SFI ⁽⁵⁾

DIS

.....

5.0L

SFI

DIS

Explorer Sport

4.0 SOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

4.0 SOHC

SFI ⁽⁵⁾

DIS

Explorer Sport Trac

4.0 SOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

4.0 SOHC

SFI ⁽⁵⁾

DIS

"F" Series Pickup

4.2L

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI ⁽³⁾

DIS

.....

5.4L

SFI ⁽⁴⁾

DIS

.....

5.4L (Supercharged)

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

N/A

Mountaineer

4.0L

SFI

DIS

.....

5.0L

SFI

DIS

Navigator

5.4L

SFI

DIS

Ranger

2.3L

SFI

DIS

.....

2.5L

SFI

DIS

.....

3.0L

SFI

Distributor

.....

4.0L SOHC

SFI

DIS

RV Cutaway

5.4L

SFI

DIS

.....

6.8L

SFI

DIS

.....

7.3L

Turbo Diesel

N/A

Villager

3.3L

SFI

Distributor

Windstar

3.8L

SFI

DIS

⁽¹⁾	Engine may be identified by 8th character of VIN.

⁽²⁾	Bi-fuel - gasoline and LPG only.

⁽³⁾

CNG only.

⁽⁴⁾	Bi-fuel - gasoline and CNG, or gasoline and LPG.

⁽⁵⁾	Flex-fuel - gasoline and ethanol.

Fig 1: VIN Definition

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

Safety Warning

Engine Introduction: Notes

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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