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Diagnosis And Testing: Engine: Notes

Special Tool(s)

GFD337600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
12 Volt Master UV Diagnostic Inspection Kit164-R0756 or equivalent (Leak Detector)
GFD337601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
GFD337602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
EngineEAR107-R2103 or equivalent
GFD337603Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
EngineEAR/ChassisEAR107-R2102 or equivalent
GFD337604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Oil Pressure Gauge303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
GFD337605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vacuum/Pressure Tester164-R0253 or equivalent
GFD337497Courtesy 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 Dye164-R3700 (Rotunda) --
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 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