1996 Bronco/F-Series

Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI

1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L or 5.8L MFI Engines Workshop Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Specifications
Engine	Bore and Stroke	Firing Order	Oil Pressure Hot @ 2000 rpm		Engine Type and Number of Cylinders
Engine	Bore and Stroke	Firing Order	kPa	(psi)	Engine Type and Number of Cylinders
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	4.00 x 3.00	13726548	275-413	(40-60)	O.H.V. V-8
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	4.00 x 3.50	13726548	275-448	(40-65)	O.H.V. V-8

General Specifications

Cylinder Head And Valve Train
Engine	Combustion Chamber Volume C.C.^a	Valve Guide Bore Diameter		Valve Seat Width^b
Engine	Combustion Chamber Volume C.C.^a	Intake	Exhaust	Intake	Exhaust
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	61.3-64.4	0.3433-0.3443	0.3433-0.3443	0.060-0.080	0.060-0.080
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	60.6-63.6	0.3433-0.3443	0.3433-0.3443	0.060-0.080	0.060-0.080

^a Compression pressure (psi) of the lowest cylinder must be at least 75% of the highest to be within specification.
^b Valve seat angle — 45°.

Cylinder Head And Valve Train (Continued)
Engine	Valve Seat Runout TIR Maximum	Valve Arrangement Front to Rear	Gasket Surface Flatness^a
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.002	RT I-E-I-E-I-E-I-E LT E-I-E-I-E-I-E-I	0.003 in Any 6 Inches 0.006 Overall
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.002	RT I-E-I-E-I-E-I-E LT E-I-E-I-E-I-E-I	0.003 in Any 6 Inches 0.006 Overall

^a Gasket surface finish — rms 60-150.

Valve Rocker Arm Shaft, Push Rods And Tappets
Engine	Rocker Arm Lift Ratio to 1	Push Rod Runout TIR Maximum	Valve Tappet or Lifter			Collapsed Tapped Gap (Clearance)
Engine	Rocker Arm Lift Ratio to 1	Push Rod Runout TIR Maximum	Standard Diameter	Clearance to Bore^a	Hydraulic Lifter Leakdown Rate^b	Allowable	Desired
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	1.59	0.015	0.8740- 0.8745	0.0007- 0.0027	10 to 50 Seconds for 1/16 Travel	0.071-0.171	0.091- 0.151
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	1.59	0.015	0.8740- 0.8745	0.0007- 0.0027	10 to 50 Seconds for 1/16 Travel	0.071-0.171	0.091- 0.151

^a Service limit — 0.005.
^b Time required for plunger to leak down 0.0625 inch under load of 50 lbs. using leakdown fluid in tappet.

Valve Springs
Engine	Valve Spring Compression Pressure (Lbs.) @ Specified Height		Valve Spring Free Length (Approximate)		Valve Spring Assembled Height		Valve Spring Out of Square
Engine	Intake^a	Exhaust	Intake	Exhaust	Intake	Exhaust	Valve Spring Out of Square
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	74-82 @ 1.78 196-212 @ 1.36	76-84 @ 1.60 190-210 @ 1.20	2.06	1.88	1.75-1.81	1.58-1.64	5/64 (0.078)
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	74-82 @ 1.78 190-210 @ 1.20	76-84 @ 1.60 190-210 @ 1.20	2.06	1.88	1.75-1.81	1.58-1.64	5/64 (0.078)

^a Service limit — 10% loss pressure.

Valves
Engine	Valve Stem to Guide Clearance^a		Valve Head Diameter^b		Valve Face Runout Maximum
Engine	Intake	Exhaust	Intake	Exhaust	Valve Face Runout Maximum
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.0010-0.0027	0.0015-0.0032	1.690-1.694	1.439-1.463	0.002
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.0010-0.0027	0.0015-0.0032	1.770-1.794	1.453-1.468	0.002

^a Service clearance — 0.0055.
^b Valve face angle — 44°.

Valve Stem Diameter
Engine Standard 0.015 Oversize 0.030 Oversize

Intake Exhaust Intake Exhaust Intake Exhaust

5.0L (302 CID)
MFI V-8 0.3415-0.3423 0.3410-0.3418 0.3565-0.3573 0.3561-0.3568 0.3715-0.3723 0.3711-0.3718

5.8L (351 CID)
MFI W-V-8 0.3415-0.3423 0.3410-0.3418 0.3565-0.3573 0.3561-0.3568 0.3715-0.3723 0.3711-0.3718

Valve Stem Diameter
Engine	Standard	0.015 Oversize	0.030 Oversize
Intake	Exhaust	Intake	Exhaust	Intake	Exhaust
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.3415-0.3423	0.3410-0.3418	0.3565-0.3573	0.3561-0.3568	0.3715-0.3723	0.3711-0.3718
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.3415-0.3423	0.3410-0.3418	0.3565-0.3573	0.3561-0.3568	0.3715-0.3723	0.3711-0.3718

Camshaft
Engine	Lobe Lift^a		Camshaft End Play		Camshaft Journal to Bearing Clearance^b
Engine	Intake	Exhaust	End Play	Wear Limit	Camshaft Journal to Bearing Clearance^b
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.2637	0.2801	0.001-0.007	0.009	0.001-0.003
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.2637	0.2801	0.001-0.007	0.009	0.001-0.003

^a Maximum allowable lift loss — 0.005.
^b Service limit — 0.006 maximum.

Camshaft Drive
Engine	Camshaft Journal Diameter — Standard^a
Engine	No. 1	No. 2	No. 3	No. 4	No. 5
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	2.0815	2.0655	2.0515	2.0365	2.0215
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	2.0815	2.0665	2.0515	2.0365	2.0215

^a Camshaft journal runout — 0.005 TIR maximum.

Note: Timing chain deflection — 12.70mm (0.50 inch) maximum.

Engine	Camshaft Bearing Inside Diameter					Camshaft Front Bearing Location^a
Engine	No. 1	No. 2	No. 3	No. 4	No. 5	Camshaft Front Bearing Location^a
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	2.0835	2.0685	2.0535	2.0385	2.0235	0.005-0.020
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	2.0835	2.0685	2.0535	2.0385	2.0235	0.005-0.020

^a Distance in inches that front edge of bearing is installed below the front face of the cylinder block.

Note: Timing chain deflection — 12.70mm (0.50 inch) maximum.

Cylinder Block
Engine	Cylinder Bore Diameter^a	Main Bearing Bore Diameter^b	Distributor Shaft Bearing Bore Diameter	Head Gasket Surface Flatness	Head Gasket Surface Finish	Tappet Bore Diameter
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	4.0000-4.0012	2.4412-2.4420	0.4525-0.4541	0.003 in any 6 in. 0.006 overall	RMS 60-150	0.8752-0.8767
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	4.0000-4.0048	3.1922-3.1930	0.5155-0.5170	0.003 in any 6 in. 0.006 overall	RMS 60-150	0.8752-0.8767

^a Maximum out-of-round — 0.0015, service limit — 0.005, maximum taper service limit — 0.010, cylinder bore surface finish — rms 18-38, Bore tapes service limit — 0.010.
^b Crankshaft to rear face of block runout. TIR maximum 0.005.

Bearing Journals
Engine	Main Bearing Journal Diameter^a	Main Bearing Journal Runout TIR Maximum^b	Main Bearing Thrust Face Runout TIR Maximum	Main Bearing Journal Taper Maximum Per Inch	Thrust Bearing Journal Length	Main and Rod Bearing Journal Finish rms Maximum	Main Bearing Thrust Face Finish rms Maximum
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	2.2482- 2.2490	0.002	0.001	0.0005	1.137-1.139	12	25 Front — 20 Rear
5.0L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	2.9994- 3.0002	0.002	0.001	0.0005	1.137-1.139	12	25 Front — 20 Rear

^a Maximum out-of-round — 0.0006.
^b Service limit — 0.005.

Crankshaft And Flywheel
Engine Assembled	Connecting Rod Journal Diameter^a	Connecting Rod Journal Taper Per Inch Maximum	Crankshaft Free End Play^b	Flywheel Clutch Face Runout
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	2.1228-2.1236	0.0006	0.004-0.008	0.010
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	2.3103-2.3111	0.0006	0.004-0.008	0.010

^a Maximum out-of-round — 0.0006.
^b Service limit — 0.012.

Crankshaft Bearings
Engine	Connecting Rod Bearing To Crankshaft Clearance Selective Fit			Main Bearing to Crankshaft Clearance Selective Fit^a
Engine	Desired	Allowable	Bearing Wall Thickness Std.^a	Desired	Allowable	Bearing Wall Thickness Std.^a
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.0008-0.0015	0.0007-0.0024	0.0572-0.0577	0.0005-0.0015^b	0.0005-0.0024^c	0.0957-0.0960^d
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.0008-0.0015	0.0008-0.0025	0.0572-0.0577	0.0008-0.0015	0.0008-0.0026	0.0957-0.0960

^a For .002 undersize add .001 to standard wall thickness.
^b No. 1 Bearing — .0001-.0015; all others — .0005-.0015.
^c No. 1 Bearing — .0001-.0020; all others — .0005-.0024.
^d No. 1 Upper only — .0961 — .0966; all others — .0957-.0962.

Connecting Rod, Piston And Rings
Engine	Piston Pin Bore or Bushing I.D.	Rod Bearing Bore I.D.^a	Rod Length Center to Center	Connecting Rod Alignment Maximum Total Difference		Rod to Crankshaft Assembled Side Clearance^b
Engine	Piston Pin Bore or Bushing I.D.	Rod Bearing Bore I.D.^a	Rod Length Center to Center	Twist^b	Bend^c	Rod to Crankshaft Assembled Side Clearance^b
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.9096-0.9112	2.2390-2.2398	5.0885-5.0915	0.015	0.012	0.010-0.020
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.9097-0.9112	2.4265-2.4273	5.9545-5.9575	0.024	0.012	0.010-0.020

^a Connecting rod bearing bore maximum out-of-round — .0004.
^b Service limit — .023.
^c Pin bushing and crankshaft bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane with specified total difference when measured at the ends of an 8-inch long bar, 4 inches on each side of rod centerline.

Piston
Engine	Diameter^a			Piston to Bore Clearance Selective Fit	Piston Pin Bore Diameter
Engine	Coded Red	Coded Blue	.003 Oversize Coded Yellow	Piston to Bore Clearance Selective Fit	Piston Pin Bore Diameter
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	3.9987-3.9993	3.9999-4.0005	4.0011-4.0017	0.0012-0.0020	0.9126-0.9128
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	3.9978-3.9984	—	—	0.0015-0.0023	0.9123-0.9126

^a Measured at the piston pin bore centerline at 90° to the pin.

Piston (Continued)
Engine Ring Groove Width Compression

Top Bottom Oil

5.0L (302 CID)
MFI V-8 0.060-0.061 0.060-0.061 0.1587-0.1597

5.8L (351 CID)
MFI W-V-8 0.060-0.061 0.060-0.061 0.1587-0.1597

Piston (Continued)
Engine	Ring Groove Width Compression
Top	Bottom	Oil
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.060-0.061	0.060-0.061	0.1587-0.1597
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.060-0.061	0.060-0.061	0.1587-0.1597

Piston Pin
Engine	Length	Diameter — Standard	To Piston Pin Bore Clearance^a	To Connecting Rod Bushing Clearance
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	3.010-3.040	0.9121-0.9122	0.0004-0.0007	Interference Fit
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	3.010-3.040	0.9121-0.9122	0.0003-0.0005	Interference Fit

^a Selective fit.

Piston Rings
Engine	Ring Width		Side Clearance^a
Engine	Top Compression	Bottom Compression	Top Compression	Bottom Compression	Oil
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.0577-0.0587	0.0577-0.0587	0.0013-0.0033	0.0013-0.0033	Snug
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.0577-0.0587	0.0577-0.0587	0.0013-0.0033	0.0013-0.0033	Snug

^a Service limit — 0.002 maximum increase in clearance.

Piston Rings (Continued)
Engine	Ring Gap
Engine	Top Compression	Bottom Compression	Oil^a
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	0.010-0.020	0.018-0.028	0.010-0.040
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	0.010-0.020	0.018-0.028	0.010-0.040

^a Steel rail.

Oil Pump And Oil Capacity
Engine Relief Valve Spring Pressure Lbs. @ Specified Length Driveshaft to Housing Clearance Relief Valve to Housing Clearance Rotor Assembly End Clearance Outer Race to Housing Clearance

5.0L (302 CID)
MFI V-8 10.6-12.2
@ 1.74 0.0015-0.0030 0.0015-0.0030 0.004 Maximum 0.001-0.013

5.8L (351 CID)
MFI W-V-8 18.2-20.2
@ 2.49 0.0015-0.0030 0.0015-0.0030 0.004 Maximum 0.001-0.003

Oil Pump And Oil Capacity
Engine	Relief Valve Spring Pressure Lbs. @ Specified Length	Driveshaft to Housing Clearance	Relief Valve to Housing Clearance	Rotor Assembly End Clearance	Outer Race to Housing Clearance
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	10.6-12.2 @ 1.74	0.0015-0.0030	0.0015-0.0030	0.004 Maximum	0.001-0.013
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	18.2-20.2 @ 2.49	0.0015-0.0030	0.0015-0.0030	0.004 Maximum	0.001-0.003

Oil Pump And Oil Capacity (Continued)
Engine Engine Oil Capacity^a

U.S. Quarts Imperial Quarts Liters

5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8 5 4.2 4.7

5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8 5 4.2 4.7

Oil Pump And Oil Capacity (Continued)
Engine	Engine Oil Capacity^a
U.S. Quarts	Imperial Quarts	Liters
5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8	5	4.2	4.7
5.8L (351 CID) MFI W-V-8	5	4.2	4.7

^a Add 1 U.S. quart (or equivalent in imperial quarts or liters) when replacing filter.

Torque Limits — 5.0L (302 CID) MFI V-8 W-V-8
1/4-20	5/16-18	5/16-24	3/8-16	3/8-24	7/16-14	7/16-20	1/2-13	9/16-18
8-12 (6-9)	17-24 (12-18)	19-27 (14-20)	30-43 (22-32)	37-51 (27-38)	54-75 (45-57)	55-81 (40-60)	75-108 (55-80)	116-162 (85-120)

Note: All values in Nm (lb-ft), unless otherwise noted. Oil threads with engine oil unless the threads require oil or water-resistant sealer. The standard torque limits listed above are applicable for all functions not listed in the special torque chart.

Pipe Threads
1/8-27 1/4-18 3/8-18 1/2-14

7-11 (5-8) 11-16 (8-12) 16-24 (12-18) 16-24 (12-18)

Pipe Threads
1/8-27	1/4-18	3/8-18	1/2-14
7-11 (5-8)	11-16 (8-12)	16-24 (12-18)	16-24 (12-18)

Torque Specifications
Description	Nm	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Camshaft Sprocket — Gear to Camshaft	54-61	40-45	—
Camshaft Thrust Plate to Cylinder Block	12-16	9-12	—
Connecting Rod Nut — 5.0L	26-33	19-24	—
Connecting Rod Nut — 5.8L	54-61	40-45	—
Engine Front Cover	20-28	15-21	—
Cylinder Head Bolts	SEE NOTE
Damper to Crankshaft	95-122	70-90	—
EGR Valve to Throttle Body	18-26	13-19	—
Flywheel to Crankshaft	102-115	75-85	—
Main Bearing Cap Bolts — 5.0L (302 CID) V-8	82-95	60-70	—
Main Bearing Cap Bolts — 5.8L (351 CID) W-V-8	129-142	95-105	—
Manifold to Cylinder Head — Intake	SEE NOTE
Upper to Lower Intake Manifold	17-24	12-18	—
Manifold to Cylinder Head — Exhaust	35-43	26-32	—
Intake Manifold Vacuum Fittings — Aluminum	8-13	—	71-115
Intake Manifold Pipe Fittings — Aluminum	17-24	12-18	—
Oil Pump Screen Cover and Tube to Main Bearing Cap	30-43	22-32	—
Thermactor Pump Bracket to Cylinder Block	44-67	30-45	—
Distributor Clamp-Down	24-32	18-24	—
Oil Filter Insert to Cylinder Block/Adaptor	28-40	20-30	—
Oil Filter to Adapter or Cylinder Block	1/2 Turn After Gasket Contacts Sealing Surface — Oiled Gasket
Oil Inlet Tube to Pump
5.0L	9-13	12-18	—
5.8L	14-20	10-15	—
Oil Pan Drain Plug	20-34	15-25	—
Oil Pan to Cylinder Block (18 Places)	9-13	—	84-120
Oil Pan to Cylinder Block (4 Places)	12-16	9-12	—
Oil Pump to Cylinder Block	30-43	22-32	—
Oil Filter	11-14	8-10	—
Damper Bolt	54-71	40-52	—
Rocker Arm Stud/Bolt to Cylinder Head	24-34	18-25	—
Spark Plug to Cylinder Head	14-20	10-15	—
Valve Cover	16-20	12-15	—
Water Outlet Housing	13-16	9-12	—
Water Pump to Block/Front Cover	20-28	15-21	—
Thermactor Pump and Alternator Bracket to Cylinder Head — Bolt 3/8-16	41-54	30-40	—
EGR Transducer — Bolt (5.0L)	12-16	9-12	—
EGR Transducer — Nut (5.8L)	17-24	12-18	—
Accelerator Cable Bracket-to-Upper Intake Manifold	11-13	—	97-115
Intake Manifold Vacuum Outlet Fitting and Cap	8-13	—	71-115
Coil and Solenoid Bracket to Exhaust Manifold Stud	6-7	53-62	—
Heater Outlet Hose to Intake Manifold	3-4	—	27-35
Radiator Hose Clamps	3-4	—	27-35
Front Engine Cover Bolts — 5.8L (Holes 3, 4, 6, 10, 12, 13 and 14), 5.0L (Holes 14 and 15)	8-13.5	—	70-120
Remaining Holes	16-24	12-18	—
Timing Pointer/Misfire Sensor	8-12	—	70-105
Fuel Charging Wiring Harness Retaining Nut	16-24	12-18	—
Oil Pan-to-Cover Attaching Screws	16-24	12-18	—
Engine Cover-to-Cylinder Block Attaching Screws	20-28	15-21	—
Rocker Arm Bolts	24-34	18-25	—
Engine Lifting Eyes	16-24	12-18	—
Engine Mount Nuts	96-127	71-94	—
Wire Harness Bracket	16-24	12-18	—
Upper Pickup Tube Bolts	16-24	12-18	—
Clutch Housing-to-Engine Bolts	55-67	40-50	—
Torque Converter Housing-to-Engine Bolts	55-67	40-50	—
Insulator-to-Chassis Bracket Nuts	73-100	54-74	—
Fan Shroud Attaching Bolts	7-10	—	62-89
Oil Pump Screen Cover and Tube Attaching Bolts, 5.0L	16-24	12-18	—
Oil Pump Screen Cover and Tube Attaching Bolts, 5.8L	14-20	10-15	—
Oil Pressure Sensor to Cylinder Block	11-24	8-18	—
Oil Cooler Adapter-to-Water Pump	2-5	—	20-40
Oil Cooler Mounting Bolt Insert to Cylinder Block	54-61	40-45	—
Oil Cooler Adapter-to-Oil Cooler	3-6	—	30-50
Oil Cooler Line to Radiator	24-31	18-23	—
Flywheel Housing-to-Engine Bolts	68-88	50-65	—
Fan Shroud	17-24	—	62-89
Clutch Pressure Plate	27-39	20-29	—
Thrust Plate Retaining Bolts	12-16	9-12	—
Air Conditioning Compressor to Bracket	24-31	18-22	—
Power Steering Pump to Bracket	41-54	30-40	—
Thermactor Pump Holding Bolt	41-54	30-40	—
Alternator Attaching Bolt	41-54	30-40	—
Thermactor Pump and Alternator Bracket to Cylinder Head 3/8-16 Bolt	41-54	30-40	—
Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Bracket to Head	54-71	40-50	—
Thermactor Pump Pivot Bolt	30-40	22-30	—
Thermactor Pump Pulley to Pump Hub	9-12	—	6.5-9
Exhaust Manifold-to-Exhaust Pipe	33-49	24-36	—
Heat Shield, Spark Plug	16-24	12-18	—
Clutch-to-Fan Bolts	16-24	12-18	—
Fan and Clutch Assembly-to-Pulley	16-24	12-18	—
Dipstick Tube Bracket	16-24	12-18	—
EGR Valve Studs	18-26	13-19	—
Exhaust Manifold Fitting Nut — 5.8L	61-75	45-55	—
Intake Manifold Fitting Nut — 5.0L	27-34	20-25	—
Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket	16-24	12-18	—
Secondary Air Injection Manifold Tube — C6 Transmission	23-34	17-25	—
Vacuum Harness Bracket and Nut	17-24	13-18	—
EGR Tube Flange Nuts
5.8L	41-54	30-40	—
5.0L Valve	34-47	23-35	—
5.0L Intake	27-34	20-25	—
5.0L Oil Level Indicator Tube to Cylinder Block	16-23	12-17	—
5.8L Oil Level Indicator Tube to Exhaust Manifold Stud	16-24	12-18	—

Note: 5.0L — Tighten in steps: first to 34-37 Nm (25-35 lb-ft), then to 61-75 Nm (45-55 lb-ft).
5.8L — Tighten in steps: first to 129-142 Nm (95-105 lb-ft), then to 143-151 Nm (105-112 lb-ft).

Greases, Lubricants, Sealers And Adhesives
Description	Part No.	Specified Ford Equivalent
Multi-Purpose Grease	D0AZ-19584-AA	ESB-M1C93-B and ESR-M1C159-A
Lubricant	SAE 50WT	ESE-M2C39-F
Silicone Rubber	F4AZ-19562-B	WSE-M4G323-A1
Threadlock Sealer	E0AZ-19554-AA	ESE-M4G204-A5
Perfect Seal Sealing Compound	F2AZ-19554-AA	ESR-M18P2-A and ESE-M4G115-A
Pipe Sealant with Teflon®	D8AZ-19554-A	WSK-M2G350-A2

Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal

NOTE: The decal pictured is for typical, and is included for informational purposes only. For actual emission-related data, refer to individual specifications charts.