Clevite MS2202H H-Series Tri-Metal Main Bearing Set for Ford 4.6L 5.4L Windsor

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Product Specification:

SKU:CLEMS2202H

MPN: MS2202H

UPC: 027067708731

Weight: 1.2 lb

Inventory: 28

Type: Bearings

Vehicle Fitment

1997-2010 Ford F-150 (4.6L / 5.4L SOHC V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
1997-2004 Ford F-250 (5.4L SOHC V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
1997-2014 Ford Expedition (4.6L / 5.4L SOHC V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
1998-2014 Lincoln Navigator (5.4L SOHC / DOHC V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
1999-2000 Ford Mustang GT (4.6L SOHC 2V V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block, VIN Code X)
1997-2002 Ford E-150 / E-250 / E-350 (4.6L / 5.4L SOHC V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
2002-2005 Ford Explorer (4.6L SOHC V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer (4.6L SOHC V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
2006-2010 Ford Explorer (4.6L SOHC 3V V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac (4.6L SOHC 3V V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
2000-2005 Ford Excursion (5.4L SOHC V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block)
Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP) Boss 5.0L Big Bore Cast Iron Block

Fitment Notes

Fits Ford 4.6L and 5.4L Modular V8 Windsor cast iron blocks only - does not fit Romeo cast iron or aluminum blocks
Windsor blocks are identified by "W" markings and dowel-pin cross-bolted main caps; Romeo blocks use jackscrew cross-bolted main caps with "R" markings
Also fits the Ford Racing (FRPP) Boss 5.0L big bore cast iron block
Fits engine VIN codes 6, W, and X with cast iron blocks
1999-2000 Mustang GTs used Windsor blocks (VIN X); 1996-1998 and 2001-2004 Mustang GTs used Romeo blocks - verify your block before ordering
Does not fit 4.6L DOHC aluminum block engines (Lincoln Mark VIII, Mustang Cobra 96-01) - those use aluminum blocks
Standard size bearings - for machined crankshafts, select corresponding undersize variants

Features

Tri-Metal TM-77 construction with hardened steel backing, cast copper-lead intermediate layer, and electroplated lead-tin-copper overlay
H-Series design developed primarily for NASCAR racing and high-RPM competition engines
Medium eccentricity profile optimized for engines operating in the medium-to-high RPM range
High crush factor ensures secure retention in main bearing caps under severe operating conditions
Enlarged chamfers at bearing sides provide additional clearance for oversize crankshaft fillets and forged crankshafts
Manufactured without flash plating for improved seating and bearing-to-cap contact
Half-groove oil distribution design for optimized lubrication flow to rod bearings
Recommended for applications over 500 HP, forced induction, and forged crankshaft builds
Made in Atlantic, Iowa, USA

Specifications

Part Number: MS-2202H
Brand: Clevite 77 (MAHLE)
Bearing Series: H-Series (High Performance)
Bearing Material: TM-77 Tri-Metal (Steel/Copper-Lead/Lead-Tin-Copper)
Bearing Size: Standard
Groove Configuration: Half Groove (Upper)
Engine Compatibility: Ford 4.6L / 5.4L Modular V8, Windsor Cast Iron Block (VIN Codes 6, W, X)
Also Fits: Ford Racing (FRPP) Boss 5.0L Big Bore Cast Iron Block
Quantity: Set of 6 (upper and lower halves for all 6 main positions)
Bearing Usage: Performance

Included Components

6x Clevite MS-2202H H-Series Main Bearings (upper and lower halves for all 6 main positions)

Product Description

The Clevite MS2202H is an H-Series tri-metal main bearing set engineered specifically for the Ford 4.6L and 5.4L Modular V8 engine in Windsor cast iron block configurations. Originally developed for NASCAR competition, the H-Series design delivers an optimized balance of medium eccentricity, high crush factor, and hardened steel backing that makes it ideally suited for engines operating at sustained high RPM under demanding conditions. The TM-77 tri-metal construction provides exceptional fatigue resistance, conformability, and load-carrying capacity, making these bearings the preferred choice for professional engine builders working on high-output Ford Modular builds including supercharged, turbocharged, and nitrous applications.

The H-Series design features enlarged chamfers at the bearing sides, providing additional clearance for the oversize crankshaft fillets commonly found on forged crankshafts used in performance builds. The bearings are manufactured without flash plating, allowing for improved seating and superior bearing-to-cap contact. The half-groove oil distribution design ensures consistent oil flow to the connecting rod bearings while maintaining adequate oil film protection at the main journals. Modular Head Shop and other leading Ford Modular engine builders recommend these bearings for all applications exceeding 500 horsepower, any forced induction setup, and any build utilizing a forged crankshaft.

This standard-size set of 6 fits the Windsor cast iron block used primarily in Ford truck and SUV applications from 1997 through 2014, including the F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion, E-Series vans, and the 1999-2000 Mustang GT. It also fits the Ford Racing (FRPP) Boss 5.0L big bore cast iron performance block. It is critical to verify whether your 4.6L block is a Windsor or Romeo casting before ordering, as the two block designs require different main bearing sets. Windsor blocks are identified by "W" markings and dowel-pin cross-bolted main caps, while Romeo blocks use jackscrew caps with "R" markings. For crankshafts machined undersize, corresponding variants are available, along with the HX version offering an extra .001 in. of clearance for select-fitting applications.