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Diagnosis And Testing: Engine: Notes

Special Tool(s)

GFD81887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
12 Volt Master UV Diagnostic Inspection Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent (Leak Detector)
GFD81614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
GFD81419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
EngineEAR 107-R2103 or equivalent
GFD81420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
EngineEAR/ChassisEAR 107-R2102 or equivalent
GFD81888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
GFD81889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent
GFD81592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
Material

Item Specification
Dye-Lite ® Gasoline Engine Oil Leak Detection Dye 164-R3700 (Rotunda) -
Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C945-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 - NVH.