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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999EXPLORER 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSALIGNMENT
1999 Ford Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI
Alignment
1999 Ford Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFISECTION Alignment
Caster 0° Frame Angle (a)
LH 4.2° ± 1.0°
RH 4.2° ± 1.0°
Total/Split -0.7° ± 0.5°
Camber
LH -0.5° ± 0.5°
RH -0.5° ± 0.5°
Total/Split 0° ± 0.7°
Toe @ Curb Ride Height (b)
Total/Split 0.12° ± 0.25°
Wheel Track 0.6 mm (0.02 inch)
Dogtracking - Maximum (c) 30 mm (1.18 inch)
Clear Vision (d) -2.4° ± 3.0°
Ride Height
Front - New Vehicle With Less
Than 500 Miles 113 mm ± 11 mm (4.4 in. ± 0.4 in.)
Front - Original Parts 101 mm ± 11 mm (4.0 in. ± 0.4 in.)
Front - Replacement Parts 113 mm ± 3 mm (4.4 in. ± 0.1 in.)
Rear - 4 Door Vehicles 128-149 mm (5-5.8 in.)
Rear - 2 Door Vehicles 110-123 mm (4.3-4.8 in.)
Vehicle Lean (Side-to-Side Height Difference)
Front Wheel Opening, Max. 16 mm (0.6 in.)
Rear Wheel Opening, Max. 20 mm (0.78 in.)
(a) If vehicle is higher in the rear, add the frame angle to the measured caster. If vehicle is lower in the rear, subtract the frame angle from the measured caster. Compare the total to the specification.
(b) Positive value is toe-in, negative value is toe-out.
(c) Centerline of front tires compared to centerline of rear tires
(d) Negative value is counterclockwise.
LH 4.2° ± 1.0°
RH 4.2° ± 1.0°
Total/Split -0.7° ± 0.5°
Camber
LH -0.5° ± 0.5°
RH -0.5° ± 0.5°
Total/Split 0° ± 0.7°
Toe @ Curb Ride Height (b)
Total/Split 0.12° ± 0.25°
Wheel Track 0.6 mm (0.02 inch)
Dogtracking - Maximum (c) 30 mm (1.18 inch)
Clear Vision (d) -2.4° ± 3.0°
Ride Height
Front - New Vehicle With Less
Than 500 Miles 113 mm ± 11 mm (4.4 in. ± 0.4 in.)
Front - Original Parts 101 mm ± 11 mm (4.0 in. ± 0.4 in.)
Front - Replacement Parts 113 mm ± 3 mm (4.4 in. ± 0.1 in.)
Rear - 4 Door Vehicles 128-149 mm (5-5.8 in.)
Rear - 2 Door Vehicles 110-123 mm (4.3-4.8 in.)
Vehicle Lean (Side-to-Side Height Difference)
Front Wheel Opening, Max. 16 mm (0.6 in.)
Rear Wheel Opening, Max. 20 mm (0.78 in.)
(a) If vehicle is higher in the rear, add the frame angle to the measured caster. If vehicle is lower in the rear, subtract the frame angle from the measured caster. Compare the total to the specification.
(b) Positive value is toe-in, negative value is toe-out.
(c) Centerline of front tires compared to centerline of rear tires
(d) Negative value is counterclockwise.
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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.