2003 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

Engine Torque Specifications

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Crankshaft pulley bolt 160 118 -
Front subframe bolts 90 66 -
Exhaust manifold nuts 25 18 -
Suction/discharge manifold and tube assembly bolt 20 15 -
Inspection cover plate bolt 10 - 89
Torque converter nuts 36 27 -
Power steering pressure line nuts 10 - 89
Engine to transaxle bolts 50 37 -
Engine support insulator bracket to transaxle bolts 63 46 -
Flywheel to crankshaft bolts 80 59 -
Water pump extension tube bolt 25 18 -
Tensioner pulley bracket bolts 25 18 -
Heater tube bolt 10 - 89
Power steering pump bracket (small) bolts 25 18 -
Power steering pump bracket (large) bolts 48 35 -
Upper intake manifold bolts 10 - 89
Upper intake manifold stud bolts 10 - 89
Upper intake manifold spacer bolts 10 - 89
Fuel injection supply manifold bolts 10 - 89
Camshaft synchronizer assembly bolt 25 18 -
Crankshaft position sensor nuts 6 - 53
Oil pick up tube and screen bolts 25 18 -
Spark plugs 15 11 -
Exhaust manifold studs 8 - 71
Oil pressure sender 27 20 -
Oil pan baffle nuts 32 24 -
Oil pan drain plug 26 19 -
Oil pan to transmission mounting bolt 45 33 -
RH motor mount to bracket nut 80 59 -
RH motor mount to subframe nut 90 66 -
LH motor mount bolts 63 46 -
LH motor mount to subframe nut 103 76 -
Rear motor mount to bracket nut 90 66 -
Rear motor mount to subframe bolts 90 66 -
Heater hose bracket nut 10 - 89
Main harness 42 pin connector 10 - 89
Engine harness ground bolts 10 - 89
Oil dipstick tube and bracket bolt 10 - 89
Valve cover bolts 10 - 89
Valve cover stud bolts 10 - 89
Electronic vacuum regulator nuts 5 - 44
Accelerator cable bracket bolt 10 - 89
Accelerator cable bracket nut 10 - 89
EGR tube nuts 40 30 -
Water bypass tube bolts 10 - 89
Oil pick up tube and screen nut 48 35 -
Lower intake manifold bolts (1) - - -
Rocker arm to cylinder head bolt(s) (1) - - -
Tappet guide plate bolts 12 9 -
Cylinder head bolts (1) - - -
Oil bypass filter to oil pump and filter body (1) - - -
Oil pump and filter body-to-engine front cover bolts (small) 10 - 89
Oil pump and filter body-to-engine front cover bolts (large) 25 18 -
Camshaft thrust plate bolts 12 9 -
Balance shaft bolts 12 9 -
Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts (1) - - -
Connecting rod cap bolts (1) - - -
Timing chain tensioner bolts 12 9 -
Engine front cover bolts (1) - - -
Water pump bolts 25 18 -
Water pump nuts 25 18 -
Camshaft position sensor drive gear bolt 45 33 -
Water pump pulley bolts 11 8 -
(1) Refer to the procedure in this article.
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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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