Removal (Expedition & F150 Pickup)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2001 Ford Pickup, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Pickup, and 2000 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Ensure air suspension system is shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Air suspension switch is located behind right kick panel. Failure to do so can result in inflation or deflation of air springs, which may cause vehicle to shift during servicing.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove hood. Drain cooling system. Remove radiator. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Release fuel pressure and disconnect fuel lines. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS .
On Expedition and Navigator, remove air conditioning condenser and EGR manifold tube. Unclip mega fuse holders from junction block bracket. Disconnect starter relay cables.
On all models, remove upper intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove bulkhead connector cover. Disconnect necessary grounds and harness connectors. Disconnect necessary water and vacuum connections. Unbolt power steering bracket, and position reservoir and bracket assembly aside. Remove ignition coils and brackets.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter. Remove A/C compressor. Remove transmission cooler line from block mounted clip. Remove transmission inspection cover, torque converter bolts and transmission-to engine bolts. Remove power steering retaining bolts and position power steering pump aside.
Disconnect dual-converter "Y" pipe from exhaust manifolds, and position aside. Remove right and left engine mount bolts. Lower vehicle and support transmission. Remove engine from vehicle.