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

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Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Transport Mode Deactivation. General Procedures

Deactivation NOTE: After vehicle build, some vehicle modules are set in Transport mode including the IPC and the BCM. Transport mode reduces battery drain during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in transport mode, the IPC displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center...

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Front Seat Backrest Blower Motor. Removal and Installation

Removal Remove the front seat. Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation). Detach the electrical connector retainers and position the wire harnesses aside. Detach the backrest cover straps and position the backrest cover upward...

Child Safety Locks

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

Ford Fusion. Child Safety Locks