Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Active On-Demand Coupling Configuration

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Active On-Demand Coupling Configuration

Configuration

Using the diagnostic scan tool, under the toolbox icon select powertrain then select active on demand coupling barcode Entry. Follow the instructions displayed on the diagnostic scan tool.

NOTICE: If the active active on demand coupling bar code information is not correct, rear drive unit (RDU) damage or driveability concerns can occur.
Enter the 4-digit alpha numeric bar code found on the label. The diagnostic scan tool verifies the digits entered are valid and displays a message if the information is not valid.

Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.

Road test the vehicle. Carry out the AWD drive cycle after downloading the active on demand coupling solenoid bar code information to the PCM.
Refer to: Four-Wheel Drive Systems (308-07A Four-Wheel Drive Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

Diagnosis and Testing - Rear Drive Axle and Differential

Preliminary Inspection Visually inspect the housing, seals, and pinion flange for obvious signs of mechanical damage. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH ...

General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling

Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Body Control Module (BCM)

DTC Chart: Body Control Module (BCM) 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). BCM DTC Chart DTC Description Action B1026:04 Steering Col..

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Rear Toe Adjustment - AWD

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Wheel Alignment System Adjustment NOTICE: Do not use any tools or equipment to move the wheel and tire assembly or suspension components while checking for relative movement. Suspension damage may occur. The use of tools or equipment will also create relative movement that may not exist when using hand force. Relative movemen..

Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shaft

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.

NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent)

Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.