Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Description and Operation - Final Drive

Description and Operation - Differential

The differential allows the halfshafts and wheels to rotate at different speeds during cornering. The differential assembly consists of the following components: Differential carrier Two pinion gears Two side gears When driving in a straight line, both front wheels rotate at relatively the same speed...

Description and Operation - Planetary Assembly

Item Part Number Description 1 7L4377L437 Ring gear 2 7A3987A398 Planetary carrier 3 7A3487A348 Sun gear This transmission has one simple planetary gear set...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Refrigerant System Tests - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4

Inspection NOTE: Procedure 1 — Ambient Temperature below 21 °C (70 °F). NOTE: Proper A/C system diagnosis on a vehicle’s compressor is dependent on correct refrigerant system charge and tested in ambient temperatures above 21°C (70°F)...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Transmission Case Cover

Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone SealantTA-29 WSS-M4G323-A8  Removal Remove the transmission. Refer to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45, Removal and Installation)...