2003 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the cowl top vent panel grille assembly. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connectors
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  3. Remove the bolts and the lower cowl top vent panel assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Cowl Top Vent Panel Assembly Bolts
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  4. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
    Fig 3: Identifying RH Engine Mount Nut
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  5. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  6. Remove the RH nut.
    Fig 4: Identifying RH Nut
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  7. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
    Fig 5: Identifying LH Engine Mount Nut
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  8. Remove the LH front wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  9. Remove the LH engine mount nuts.
    Fig 6: Identifying LH Engine Mount Nuts
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  10. Remove the LH engine mount bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying LH Engine Mount Bolts
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  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Using the special tool, raise the engine 50.8 mm (2 inches).
    Fig 8: Lifting Engine
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  13. Raise the vehicle.
  14. If necessary, remove the LH bolts and the motor mount.
    Fig 9: Identifying LH Motor Mount Bolts
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  15. If necessary, remove the RH motor mount.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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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