Ford Fusion: Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures

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Inspection

Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).

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).

Ford Fusion. Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures

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).

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).

Starting System. Diagnosis and Testing

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)...

Auto-Start-Stop Deactivation Switch. Removal and Installation

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision. General Procedures

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Child Safety Locks

When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.

Ford Fusion. Child Safety Locks