Ford Fusion: Engine System - General Information / Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / 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.

NOTE: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.

NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and out-of-round.
Use a piston without rings to push a piston ring in a cylinder to the bottom of ring travel.

Ford Fusion. Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures

Using the Feeler Gauge Set measure the top piston ring end gap and the second piston ring end gap
Use the General Equipment: Feeler Gauge

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...

Piston Selection. General Procedures

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications. NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston...

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Body Repair Health and Safety and General Precautions. Description and Operation

WARNING: Always refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) when handling chemicals and wear protective equipment as directed. Examples may include but are not limited to respirators and chemically resistant gloves. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury...

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Roof Opening Panel. Diagnosis and Testing

The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when repairs are carried out on any part of the roof opening panel system or when the roof opening panel motor, glass, assembly, or air deflector has been removed or replaced for any reason. Symptom Charts Symptom Chart: Operation Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practice..

Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.

Ford Fusion. Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy