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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the hood.
  3. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold  in this article.
  4. Remove the cowl vent grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  5. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  6. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  7. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
  8. Remove the accessory drive belt.
  9. Drain the engine oil and remove and discard the oil filter.
  10. Disconnect the degas bottle coolant hose.
    Fig 1: Locating Degas Bottle Coolant Hose
    GF0005545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors on the LH fender splash shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connectors
    GF0005546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03886436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the generator wiring harness retainer from the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 4: Identifying Generator Wiring Harness Retainer
    G03920178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the A/C compressor and the A/C high pressure cut-off switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 5: Locating A/C Compressor And A/C High Pressure Cut-Off Switch Electrical Connectors
    G03920179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the generator wiring harness retainer from the RH cylinder head and position the harness aside.
    Fig 6: Locating Generator Wiring Harness Retainer
    G03920180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wiring harness retainer from the starter motor wiring harness.
    17. Fig 7: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Wiring Harness Retainer
    G03920181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainer from the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve bracket.
    Fig 8: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Retainer
    GF0005516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the vacuum hose and engine wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 9: Locating Vacuum Hose And Engine Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0005517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick connect couplings and the electrical connector from EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
    Fig 10: Connecting Electrical Connector And EVAP Tube Quick Connect Couplings
    G03919866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the 3 nuts and remove the EVAP canister purge valve and bracket assembly.
    Fig 11: Locating Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve Bracket Nuts
    G03919862Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the body wiring harness retainer from the degas bottle support bracket.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Body Wiring Harness Retainer From Degas Bottle Support Bracket
    GF0005547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 3 nuts and the degas bottle support bracket.
    Fig 13: Locating Degas Bottle Support Bracket Nuts
    GF0005548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the 2 nuts and the air cleaner outlet tube support bracket.
    Fig 14: Locating Air Cleaner Outlet Tube Support Bracket Nuts
    GF0005524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the heater hose.
    Fig 15: Connecting Heater Hose
    GF0005549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G03920195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the stud bolt and position the ground strap aside.
    Fig 2: Identifying Ground Strap Stud Bolt
    GF0005551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If equipped, disconnect the engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03920098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and the starter wiring harness support bracket.
    Fig 4: Identifying Cooler Tube/Electrical Harness Support Bracket Bolt
    G03919905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0002667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 6: Locating Bolt Access Holes For A/C Compressor
    G03919912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the 2 heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
    Fig 7: Identifying Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connectors
    GF0005552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold flange nuts.
    Fig 8: Locating Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts
    GF0002678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 9: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts
    G03919938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 6 RH and LH motor mount nuts.


  1. Install the special tool.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
    G03920205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a suitable floor crane, remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
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