Ford Escape Manuals

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


Item Part Number Description
1 7C0987C098 Traction motor drive gear assembly
2 7H4717H471 Transfer shaft and gear assembly
3 7F4657F465 Differential carrier and gear assembly
4 7L4377L437 Ring gear assembly

The final drive gear is meshed with the transfer shaft and bolted to the differential case. The ring gear bolts are one time use bolts. Use new bolts when installing the ring gear.

    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: Diagnosis and Testing - Seatbelt Systems


    Symptom Chart(s) Preliminary Inspection Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Before diagnosing or repairing the seatbelt system, inspect the following items: Seatbelt webbing integrity (torn, frayed, cut or stretched) Seatb..

    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Shock Absorber


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Vehicle/Axle Stands Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fa..

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    Fastening the Seatbelts

    Ford Escape. Fastening the Seatbelts

    Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle, the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from, until it engages.

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