Fitting Pistons
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Ford Pickup, 2001 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Pickup, and 2000 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check piston-to-bore clearance. See PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. If clearance is not within specification, replace pistons and/or block. Oversize pistons are not available at this time.