OEM 2003 Ford Windstar Oil Pan

2003 Ford Windstar Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the oil pan on 2003 Ford Windstar?

  A: The first step for oil pan servicing and repair requires complete cleaning of the area to stop engine failure because of foreign matter. Start the program by uninstalling both the dual converter Y-pipe and the starter motor. The first step to service the engine oil is removing the drain plug to drain the liquid before removing both bolt and inspection cover. After you remove the transmission mounting bolts from the oil pan you will take out both sets of bolts that secure the oil pan. Reapplication of sealant must occur when the oil pan installation takes longer than four minutes. You should seal the oil pan sealing areas with appropriate material followed by installing the oil pan rear seal and sealing the rear main bearing cap with silicone gasket and sealer before the final installation step. Use metal surface cleaner to clean oil pan joining surfaces before applying silicone gasket and sealer across them. Begin attaching the oil pan to its position before using a specified order to tighten all bolts. Reinstall transmission mounting bolts for the oil pan together with all bolts securing the inspection covers before installing screws onto the lower cover assembly. To finish the replacement process install the drain plug followed by the starter motor while adding clean engine oil.