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 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Center Antenna

Removal Release the clips and remove the floor console upper rear trim panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the PATS center antenna. Remove the nuts. Lift upward on the PATS center antenna...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Roof Rear Frame

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 -  Removal   WARNING: Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised high voltage safety systems an..