Ford Escape: Engine / General Procedures - Engine Oil Draining and Filling
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Draining
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
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Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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Install the oil drain plug.
Torque:
21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
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Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Filling
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Install a new oil filter.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Install the underbody shield and fasteners.
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Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Refer to: Specifications (303-01C Engine, Specifications).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
Refer to: Valve Cover (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft bolt...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-465Tool, Camshaft Align TimingTKIT-1994-LMH/MH2TKIT-1994-FH/FMH/FLMH
303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW
Feeler Gauge
Removal
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important...
Other information:
Connect your device to a USB port.
Follow the instructions on the
touchscreen.
Note: Certain features of the system are
not available when you are using Apple
CarPlay.
Switching Apple CarPlay Off
Select the settings option on
the
feature bar...
Removal
Open the glove compartment and remove the check strap.
Fully lower the glove compartment.
Lift glove compartment off hinge piviot.
Remove the bolts and the glove compartment close out...