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Common Specifications & Procedures

ESCAPE & Escape Hybrid - COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM -- ESCAPE & ESCAPE HYBRID
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front Hub Nut 222 Ft. Lbs. (300 N.m)
Rear Hub Nut 222 Ft. Lbs. (300 N.m)
Battery HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY -- ESCAPE & ESCAPE HYBRID
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc/Drum Brakes w/Torque
Front Disc SPECIFICATIONS
Rear Drum SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator w/Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.5L ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.5L or ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID
3.0L (4V) ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V)
Belt Routing
2.5L ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.5L
3.0L (4V) ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.0L (4V)
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications For Non-Hiybrid SPECIFICATIONS or SPECIFICATIONS for Hybrid
Radiator Cap Pressure
2.5L 17.4-21.7 psi (120-150 kPa)
3.0L (4V) 25 psi (172 kPa) Minimum at 1, 500 RPM with engine warmed up after 10 minutes of idling
Thermostat R & I
2.5L For Non-Hybrid THERMOSTAT HOUSING -- 2.5L or THERMOSTAT HOUSING for Hybrid
3.0L (4V) THERMOSTAT -- 3.0L (4V)
Water Pump R & I
2.5L For Non-Hybrid COOLANT PUMP -- 2.5L or COOLANT PUMP for Hybrid.
3.0L (4V) COOLANT PUMP -- 3.0L (4V)
Engine Mechanical
2.5L
Compression COMPRESSION TEST -- ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT HYBRID or COMPRESSION TEST -- HYBRID
Oil Pressure (hot @ 2, 000 RPM) 29-39 psi (200-268 kPa)
Overhaul For Non-Hybrid SPECIFICATIONS or SPECIFICATIONS For Hybrid
Torque For Hybrid SPECIFICATIONS or SPECIFICATIONS For Non-Hybrid
3.0L (4V)
Compression COMPRESSION TEST -- ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT HYBRID
Oil pressure (Minimum at 1, 500 RPM with engine warmed up after 10 minutes of idling) 25 psi (172 kPa)
Overhaul For Non-Hybrid SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
2.5L Stage 1: 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Stage 2: 59 Ft. Lbs. (80 N.m)
Stage 3: 83 Ft. Lbs. (112 N.m)
3.0L 59 Ft. Lbs. (80 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Lifetime fuel filter (serviced as part of the Fuel Pump module).
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL PUMP MODULE
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plugs
2.5L
Type Motorcraft AYSF-32-YPC
Gap 1.25-1.35 mm (0.049-0.053 in)
Torque 106 In. Lbs. (12 N.m)
3.0L
Type Moorcraft CGSF-22N
Gap 1.15-1.25 mm (0.045-0.049 in)
Torque 133 In. lbs (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter w/Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT ANGLES
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)