1.) This manual is next to useless, the publisher is trading on his reputation ?2.) This manual has marginal utility, it is better than nothing.
3.) It is replete with errors, omissions and faulty captions.
Examples:
Page 3-129: the conspicuously absent main and rod bearing clearences
Page 1-34, fig 73: Incorrectly labled as the belt diagram for the 4.0L engine. The diagram is for the 3.0L engine with AC.
Page 1-47 to 1-49 Ignition timing 3.0L engine: Chilton's editor's think that you have to remove the water pump and timing chain cover to check/set the ignition timing ?
Page 1-52, item 3: "Unplug the single wire, inline spout connector near the distributor"...
1. spout should be SPOUT an acronym for spark out
2. The SPOUT is not located near the distributor. It is located (3.0L engine) above and to the left of the brake master cylinder, a foot or two from the distributor. The SPOUT functions as a manual switch to allow the basic engine timing to be set. A picture or drawing of the SPOUT would be real nice. Ah Shucks, what's a manual for anyway.
Front cover: The picture on the front cover does allow you to identify the Ford Aerostar van.
