OEM 2001 Ford Windstar Oil Pan

2001 Ford Windstar Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the oil pan on 2001 Ford Windstar?

  A: The first step to service or repair an oil pan requires a clean environment because unclean conditions may enable foreign substances to reach oil or coolant passages leading to engine breakdown. Start the service by removing both the dual converter Y-pipe along with the starter motor then proceed. The engine oil removal starts with unscrewing the drain plug after which you can proceed with removing the inspection cover and bolt. Proceed by removing the oil pan to transmission mounting bolts as well as the oil pan itself after discarding the bolts. Before the oil pan installation process ends you need to remove the sealer and reapply it because installation time exceeds 15 minutes. The worker needs to clean all oil pan sealing regions and apply sealant to the rear main bearing cap as well as the oil pan mating surface while using a metal surface cleaner. The specified bolt torque sequence should guide you to install the oil pan while you tighten its bolts. Place the transmission mounting bolts into the oil pan then secure the inspection cover using its bolt. Finally attach the lower inspection cover through its screws. Reinstall the drain plug along with the starter motor before completing the procedure by adding clean engine oil to the system.