Removal (Aerostar & Ranger 4.0L)

Disconnect negative battery cable. On Aerostar models, remove front grille and bumper cover. On all models, remove air cleaner tube and assembly. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) and remove A/C condenser. Drain engine oil. Disconnect and remove power steering and transmission coolers.
Drain cooling system. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses. Disconnect radiator fan shroud and position over fan. Remove radiator. Remove accessory drive belt. On Aerostar models, remove right front air diverter flap. Remove center hood latch support.
Remove A/C compressor (if equipped). Remove oil fill tube. Remove engine cover. Remove ice/snow shield. Remove power steering hoses, pump and bracket. Remove transmission dipstick tube. On all models, remove alternator. Disconnect exhaust system from exhaust manifolds. Disconnect wiring and remove starter.
On A/T models, remove converter-to-flexplate bolts. Remove bolt securing transmission oil cooler bracket. Remove both engine mount to frame bolts. Remove converter housing to engine bolts, except 2 upper bolts. Remove left motor mount from engine. Remove 2 upper converter housing bolts.
On M/T models, disconnect electrical connectors at transmission and transfer case. On all models, release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE at beginning of article. Using Fuel Line Coupling Key (T90P-9550-A), disconnect fuel supply and return lines at fuel supply manifold. See Figure. Disconnect throttle linkage and bracket. Remove heater hoses.
Mark and disconnect all engine vacuum hoses. Disconnect throttle position switch connector. Remove throttle body from upper intake manifold. Disconnect engine wiring harness main connectors. Install engine lifting brackets on right-front and left-rear of engine. Remove engine.