Ford Escape: Body and Paint / Roof Sheet Metal Repairs

Removal and Installation - Front Side Member Section

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spherical Cutter Air Body Saw MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Removal   WARNING: Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard...

Removal and Installation - Roof Front Frame

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Removal   WARNING: Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage electrical shock hazard...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Subframe Front Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 204-598Hydraulic Cylinder 10t 204-598-01Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide 204-598-04Adapter for 204-598 204-598-05Adapter for 204-598 Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization

Check NOTE: Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3 pounds depending on the tire stiffness...