Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Aerostar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter. Remove transmission. For M/T models, see appropriate article in CLUTCHES. For A/T models, see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING.
On 4WD models, remove front wheels. Remove pivot bolts/nuts from lower control arms, and allow control arms to hang free. Position jacks under control arms and then remove pivot bolts. Remove lower control arm rear pivot bracket from crossmember. Remove front drive axle assembly mounting bolts, and wire aside. See appropriate article in SUSPENSION.
On all models, drain engine oil and remove oil filter. Disconnect low oil level sensor connector from engine oil pan. Remove 2 engine-to-transmission bolts and spacers. Remove oil pan retaining bolts/nuts. On 4WD models, raise engine approximately one inch (25 mm). On all models, remove oil pan. Remove oil pan gasket and crankshaft rear main bearing cap and wedge seal. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Oil Pan Assembly

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.