Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap

Ford Escape: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Feeler Gauge

Check

NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.

NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore.

NOTE: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.

NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and out-of-round.
Use a piston without rings to push a piston ring in a cylinder to the bottom of ring travel.

Using the Feeler Gauge Set measure the top piston ring end gap and the second piston ring end gap
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge

General Procedures - Piston Protrusion Check

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Dial Indicator Check Verify that the cylinder block deck surface and the pistons are clean. The piston protrusion is measured in-line front and rear avoiding raised or etched marking...

General Procedures - Piston Selection

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications. NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Specifications

Lubricants, Fluids, Sealers and Adhesives Market Item Specifications US, Canada Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil / YN-34 WSS-M2C31-B2 US, Canada Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / YN-35 WSS-M2C300-A2 Mexico Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B ..

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Starter Amperage Draw Test

NOTE: Make sure the test is performed with the engine at 60.8 °F ( 16 °C) or above. Make sure the battery is fully charged. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables - 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel) . Disable the Fuel System. For Gasoline engines refer to: For additional information, refer to: Fuel System Pressure Rele..

Vehicle Identification

Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Ford Escape. Vehicle Identification