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

Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Thermostat

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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).

Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

NOTE: During installation, make sure the coolant inlet connection is fully seated on the thermostat housing before tightening the bolts.
Remove the bolts and detach the coolant inlet connector.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Remove the thermostat. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Installation

NOTE: Component(s) must be lubricated with clean engine coolant.
Lubricate the new O-ring seal.
Refer to: Specifications (303-03C Engine Cooling, Specifications).

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).

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

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Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

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