Connecting Rod - Large End Bore
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Tighten the bolts to specification, then measure the bore in two directions. The difference is the connecting rod bore out-of-round. Verify the out-of-round is within specification.
- Refer to ENGINE - 3.9L & 4.2L for the procedure.
- If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer to ENGINE - 3.9L & 4.2L for the procedure .