Ford Ecosport: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Inspection

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Piston Inspection

Inspection

NOTE: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses, (3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.

NOTE: Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.
Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.

General Procedures - Piston Diameter

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. Measure the piston diameter 90 degrees from the piston pin and 41 mm (1...

General Procedures - Piston Ring End Gap

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Reset the Oil Change Indicator

Activation Without starting the engine, place the ignition in RUN. Using the message center switch, navigate and select MAINTENANCE from the menu. REFER to the Owner Literature for additional information about the message center menu navigation...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Seat Latch

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the rear seat backrest. Refer to: Rear Seat Backrest (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation)...

Removal and Installation - Front Brake Flexible Hose

Removal

Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt.
Disconnect the brake tube fitting and remove the brake hose clip.
Loosen the brake hose fitting and remove the brake flexible hose.