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

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures

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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Owners Manual: All-Wheel Drive

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...

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module - Overview. Description and Operation

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...

Child Safety Locks

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

Ford Fusion. Child Safety Locks