Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine / Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit

Ford Escape: Engine / Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit

Removal

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

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

Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this time. The bolts will be tightened during the timing chain installation procedure.
Remove the bolts and the VCT units.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Road test the vehicle.

Removal and Installation - Valve Tappets

Removal Remove the camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts (303-01B Engine - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation). If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, make sure they are assembled in their original positions...

Removal - Engine

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen SensorTKIT-1994-LM/MTKIT-1994-FTKIT-1994-FLM/FM Strap Wrench Floor Crane Adjustable Mounting Arm Oil Drain Equipment Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Fluid Container Powertrain Jack Wooden Block Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock..

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Starting the Engine

Before starting the engine, check the following: Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make sure the transmission is in park (P). Fully press the brake pedal.Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal. Turn the key to position III.Note: The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until it starts. Note: The engine..

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Brake Precautions. Anti-Lock Braking System. Brake Over Accelerator

Brake Precautions WARNING: Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It may take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Wet brakes result in reduced braking eff..

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.