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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2007 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H Hybrid
System Specifications
2007 Ford Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H HybridSECTION System Specifications
Cylinder Head
The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 inch) square area, or scratches more than 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch).
Cylinder Head Bolts
The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.
Lubricate the bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
First pass 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
Second pass 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Third pass 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Fourth pass tighten 90°
Final pass tighten 90°
Intake manifold bolts 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
First pass Tighten one turn at a time until finger tight
Second pass 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
Final pass 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft sprocket bolts 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Discard the 7 exhaust manifold nuts.
First pass 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Final pass 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 inch) square area, or scratches more than 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch).
Cylinder Head Bolts
The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.
Lubricate the bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
First pass 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
Second pass 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Third pass 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Fourth pass tighten 90°
Final pass tighten 90°
Intake manifold bolts 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts
First pass Tighten one turn at a time until finger tight
Second pass 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
Final pass 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft sprocket bolts 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Discard the 7 exhaust manifold nuts.
First pass 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Final pass 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.