Ford Escape 2020-2024 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 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control. Programming the Remote Control. Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting

Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control You can purchase replacement keys or remote controls from an authorized dealer. Authorized dealers can program remote controls for your vehicle. Note: Your vehicle keys came with a security label that provides important key cut information...

Ford Escape 2020-2024 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Quarter Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Scraper for Straight Edges Spherical Cutter Hot Air Gun Air Body Saw 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 - ..

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.