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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINE
2007 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H Hybrid
Piston, Engine
2007 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H HybridSECTION Piston, Engine
Piston
Diameter
(1) 87.465-87.475 mm (3.443-3.444 inch)
(2) 87.4725-87.4875 mm (3.4438-3.4439 inch)
(3) 87.485-87.495 mm (3.4442-3.4447 inch)
Piston-to-bore clearance 0.025-0.045 mm (0.0009-0.0017 inch)
Ring groove width
Top 1.203-1.205 mm (0.0473-0.0474 inch)
2nd 1.202-1.204 mm (0.0473-0.0474 inch)
Oil 2.501-2.503 mm (0.0984-0.0985 inch)
Skirt coating thickness 0.008-0.016 mm (0.0003-0.0006 inch)
Piston Pin
Diameter 20.995-21.0 mm (0.8265-0.8267 inch)
Length 59.6-60.4 mm (2.346-2.377 inch)
Piston-to-pin clearance 0.008-0.016 mm (0.0003-0.0006 inch)
Pin-to-rod clearance Press fit
Diameter
(1) 87.465-87.475 mm (3.443-3.444 inch)
(2) 87.4725-87.4875 mm (3.4438-3.4439 inch)
(3) 87.485-87.495 mm (3.4442-3.4447 inch)
Piston-to-bore clearance 0.025-0.045 mm (0.0009-0.0017 inch)
Ring groove width
Top 1.203-1.205 mm (0.0473-0.0474 inch)
2nd 1.202-1.204 mm (0.0473-0.0474 inch)
Oil 2.501-2.503 mm (0.0984-0.0985 inch)
Skirt coating thickness 0.008-0.016 mm (0.0003-0.0006 inch)
Piston Pin
Diameter 20.995-21.0 mm (0.8265-0.8267 inch)
Length 59.6-60.4 mm (2.346-2.377 inch)
Piston-to-pin clearance 0.008-0.016 mm (0.0003-0.0006 inch)
Pin-to-rod clearance Press fit
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.