Cylinder Head: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check dowels in cylinder block, and replace if necessary. Check cylinder head warpage. Resurface cylinder head if warpage exceeds specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head surface.