Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Block Heater

Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Block Heater

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).

Remove the catalytic converter.
Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00C Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: Make sure the block heater wiring is routed and secured away from rotating or hot components.
Disconnect the block heater electrical connector.

Remove the block heater.
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).

General Procedures - Engine Cooling System Flushing

Flushing WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot...

Removal and Installation - Coolant Pump

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Removal Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures)...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Exhaust System - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV) - Overview

Overview NOTICE: Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter. In a vehicle that is continually misfueled, the lead in the fuel will be deposited in the catalytic converter and completely blanket the catalyst. Lead reacts with platinum to "poison" the catalyst...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Center Seatbelt Buckle

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the LH rear seat cushion. Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion Cover (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation). Disconnect the rear center seatbelt buckle electrical connector...

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.