Ford Fusion: Engine System - General Information / Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection. General Procedures

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Feeler Gauge

Cleaning

Clean the exhaust manifold using a suitable solvent. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean the gasket sealing surfaces.

Inspection

NOTE: New exhaust manifold gaskets, studs, nuts and/or bolts must be installed when an exhaust manifold is serviced.

NOTE: Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent. For example, if the Straightedge is 61 cm (24 in) long, the machined edge must be flat within 0.010 mm (0.0004 in) from end to end.
Using the Straightedge and a Feeler Gauge Set, check the exhaust manifold sealing surface for warpage. If the warpage is greater than 0.76 mm (0.0299 in), install a new exhaust manifold.
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge

Cylinder Head Distortion. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Make sure all cylinder head surfaces are clear of any gasket material, silicone sealant, oil and coolant...

Piston Inspection. General Procedures

Inspection NOTE: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses, (3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons...

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt. General Procedures

Adjustment NOTE: Typical seatbelt tongue shown, others similar. Fold the seatbelt as indicated. Feed the folded portion of the seatbelt into the seatbelt tongue. Pull the seatbelt through the seatbelt tongue to remove the twist in the seatbelt...

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Owners Manual: Using Summer Tires. Using Snow Chains

Using Summer Tires Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, we do not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 45°F (7°C) or below (depending on tire..

Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Ford Fusion. Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. You can view the tire pressure readings through the information display. The low tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low. Once the light is illuminated, your tires are under-inflated and need to be inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure. Even if the light turns on and a short time later turns off, your tire pressure still needs to be checked.