Ford Fusion: Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures
Inspection
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Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
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Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and
the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, then
install the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
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If the starter motor drive gear and the flywheel or
flexplate ring gear are not fully engaging and the starter motor drive
gear is scored or damaged, then install a new starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
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If the teeth on the flywheel or flexplate ring gear are
scored or damaged, then install a new flywheel or flexplate.
Refer to: Flexplate (303-01A Engine - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Inspection and Verification
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
All-wheel drive uses all four wheels to
power the vehicle. This increases traction,
enabling you to drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel
drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system
turns on when needed and does not require
input from you...
OVERVIEW
The
Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) converter control module also
known as the Voltage Quality Module (VQM) is used on vehicles equipped
with a start/stop system.
Stop-Start
technology provides fuel savings by turning the engine off during stop
events and then automatically re-starting the engine when the driver is
ready to continue driving...