Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999EXPLORER 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFIREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCONNECTING ROD
1999 Ford Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI
Connecting Rod
1999 Ford Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFISECTION Connecting Rod
| Connecting Rod Bearings | Clearance to crankshaft desired | 0.0008 - 0.0015 Inch (in) |
| Clearance to crankshaft allowable | 0.0007 - 0.0024 Inch (in) | |
| Bearing wall thickness (STD) | 0.0572 - 0.0577 Inch (in) | |
| Connecting Rod Cap Nuts | 19 - 24 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb) | |
| Rod length center to center | 5.0885 - 5.0915 Inch (in) | |
| Alignment (bore-to-bore max. Diff.) twist | 0.015 Inch (in) | |
| Service limit | 0.023 Inch (in) | |
| Alignment (bore-to-bore max. Diff.) bend | 0.012 Inch (in) | |
| Side clearance (assembled to crank) | 0.010 - 0.020 Inch (in) | |
| Rod Bearing Bore I.D. | 2.2390 - 2.2393 Inch (in) | |
| Rod Bearing Bore Out-of-round | 0.0004 Inch (in) |
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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.