Diagnostic Tests: Engine: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

Illustration	Tool Name	Tool Number
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture	100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit	014-00708 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	EngineEAR	107-R2100 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	EngineEAR/ChassisEAR	107-R2102 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Oil Pressure Gauge	303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Quick Disconnect Compression Tester	134-R0212 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Vacuum/Pressure Tester	164-R0253 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS)	software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	12 Volt Master UV Diagnostic Inspection Kit	164-R0756 or equivalent (Leak Detector)

Material

Item	Specification
Dye-Lite® Gasoline Engine Oil Leak Detection Dye 164-R3700 (Rotunda)	-
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada); or equivalent	WSS-M2C930-A

There are 2 diagnostic paths that can be followed depending on the type of engine concern. Carry out Inspection and Verification - Engine Performance or Inspection and Verification - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH).