Ford Fusion: Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / 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. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.

NOTE: Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.

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...

Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Selector Lever Cable - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4. Removal and Installation

Removal Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and apply the parking brake. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Front Bumper Cover. Disassembly and Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hot Air Gun DISASSEMBLY NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...

Power Door Locks

The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

Ford Fusion. Power Door Locks

Unlock. Lock.