Ford Escape 2020-2025 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...

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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Stabilizer Bar Link

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...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control - Overview

Overview The ABS and stability control systems are comprised of the following subsystems which assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle: ABS EBD EPB control ESC Hill start assist Hydraulic fade compensation RSC Selectable drive modes Supplemental braking assist Supports adaptive cruise control Suppor..

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