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2003 Ford Windstar Base

General Specifications

2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION General Specifications

Item	Specification
Front Ride Height
Front	59 mm (2.36 in) ± 8.4 mm (0.33 in.)
Rear Ride Height
Rear	165 mm (6.6 in.) ± 12 mm (0.48 in.)
Ball Joint End Play
Maximum	Install a new ball joint if perceptibly loose.
Dogtracking
Maximum	20 mm (0.8 in.)

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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.