Piston and Connecting Rod

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Piston and Connecting Rod
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Item Specification
Piston diameter - single grade 3.5569 -3.5575 in (90.346 -90.36 mm)
Piston-to-cylinder bore clearance 0.0016 -0.0029 in (.04 -.074 mm)
Piston ring end gap - compression (top, gauge diameter) 0.0091 -0.0130 in (.23 -.33 mm)
Piston ring end gap - compression (bottom, gauge diameter) 0.0157 -0.0236 in (.4 -.6 mm)
Piston ring end gap -- oil ring (steel rail, gauge diameter) 0.0059 -0.0177 in (.15 -.45 mm)
Piston ring groove width - compression (top) 0.0406 -0.0413 in (1.03 -1.05 mm)
Piston ring groove width -- compression (bottom) 0.0406 -0.0413 in (1.03 -1.05 mm)
Piston ring groove width - oil ring 0.0799 -0.0807 in (2.03 -2.05 mm)
Piston ring width - upper compression ring 0.0382 -0.0390 in (.97 -.99 mm)
Piston ring width - lower compression ring 0.0382 -0.0390 in (.97 -.99 mm)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance (upper and lower compression rings) 0.0016 -0.0031 in (.04 -.08 mm)
Piston pin bore diameter 0.9057 -0.9058 in (23.004 -23.007 mm)
Piston pin diameter 0.9054 -0.9055 in (22.997 -23 mm)
Piston diameter (DN) height from top of the piston 1.398 in (35.5 mm)
Piston pin length 2.1654 -2.1772 in (55 -55.3 mm)
Piston pin-to-piston fit 0.0000 -0.0005 in (.0004 -.012 mm)
Connecting rod-to-pin clearance - standard 0.0001 -0.0007 in (.003 -.018 mm)
Connecting rod pin bore diameter 0.9056 -0.9061 in (23.003 -23.015 mm)
Connecting rod length (center-to-center) 6.01 in (152.68 mm)
Connecting rod maximum allowed bend 0.0015 in (.038 mm)
Connecting rod maximum allowed twist 0.0020 in (.05 mm)
Connecting rod bearing bore diameter - single grade 2.3570 -2.3576 in (59.869 -59.883 mm)
Connecting rod bearing-to-crankshaft clearance 0.0012 -0.0031 in (.031 -.078 mm)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - standard 0.0118 in (.3 mm)
Connecting rod side clearance (assembled to crank) - service limit (max play) 0.0167 in (.425 mm)
Torque Specifications 
Engine oil pan drain plug - 26 Nm (19 lb-ft)
Engine oil filter - Stage 1: Install to initial gasket contact
Engine oil filter - Stage 2: Tighten 3/4 to 1 turn
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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.