Ford Escape: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Valve Guide Inner Diameter
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
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NOTE:
Valve guides tend to wear in an hourglass pattern.
The ball gauge can be inserted into the combustion chamber side of the
valve guide, if necessary.
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Use a ball gauge to determine the inside diameter of
the valve guides in 2 directions at the top, middle and bottom of the
valve guide.
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Measure the ball gauge with a micrometer.
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If the valve guide is not within specifications, install a new cylinder head assembly.
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap...
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram - DCDC
Item
Description
1
Ignition Switch
2
PCM
3
ISC/SOBDMC
4
BCM
5
BECM
6
DCDC
7
High Voltage/Low Current Fuse
8
ACCM
Network Message Chart
DCDC Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Modu..
You cannot switch the system off.
Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist Settings
You can adjust the following settings by
using the touchscreen controls in the
pre-collision assist menu:
Change alert and distance alert
sensitivity to one of three possible
settings.
Switch distance indication and alert on
or off.
If required, switch automatic
emergency braking on or off.
If required, sw..