Ford Fusion: Engine - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Oil Cooler. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Materials

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
   

1. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.

   Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
   Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
   Use the General Equipment: Strap Wrench
   Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)
   Torque: 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)

1. • Using hose locking pliers, clamp the oil cooler coolant hoses.
     Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
   • Disconnect the coolant hoses.
     

1. NOTICE: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may cause engine failure.

   • Remove the retainer and the engine oil cooler.
     Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
   • To diagnose mechanical concerns.
     Refer to: Engine (303-00 Engine System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
     Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

1. Inspect the oil cooler seal.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Inspect and adjust the engine oil level.
   Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)

1. Inspect and adjust the engine coolant level.
   Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
   Material: Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2)