Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1) / General Procedures - Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

Ford Escape: Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1) / General Procedures - Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

Activation

Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C) .

Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C) .

If the starter drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear are not fully meshing and the gears are scored or damaged, install a new starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C) .

If necessary, install a new flywheel or flexplate.
Refer to: Flexplate (303-01C) .

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...

Removal and Installation - Starter Motor

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Gate Trunk Module (RGTM)

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component. The PMI process must begin with the current RGTM installed. If the current RGTM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Active Park Assist Precautions. Switching Active Park Assist On and Off

Active Park Assist Precautions WARNING: You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death...

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.