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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1318 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 4.6L (2V))REMOVALENGINE
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Section 1318 (Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (2V)): Removal: Engine

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Engine
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0011693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine 303-DS086 (D93P-6001-A)
GF0002764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor 303-476 (T94P-9472-A)
Material

Item Specification
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (US); Penetrating Fluid (Canada)
XL-1 (US); CXC-51-A (Canada)		 -
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Remove the hood.
  4. Disconnect both battery cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  5. Remove the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  6. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  7. Remove the 2 nuts and the support bracket.
    8. Fig 1: Support Bracket & Nuts
    GF0013647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
  9. Remove the RH cowl extension.
    1. Remove the retainers.
    2. Remove the nuts.
    3. Remove the bolts.
    4. Remove the RH cowl extension.
    10. Fig 2: Identifying RH Cowl Extension Components
    GF0018706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the LH cowl extension.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    3. Remove the LH extension.
    11. Fig 3: Identifying LH Cowl Extension Components
    GF0018707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  12. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    13. Fig 4: Vacuum Hose
    GF0013648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the 2 evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve hoses and electrical connector.
    14. Fig 5: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve
    GF0013649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  15. Detach the generator battery cable retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
    16. Fig 6: Generator Battery Cable Retainer
    GF0013650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator battery cable.
    • Detach the generator battery cable pin-type retainer.
    17. Fig 7: Generator Battery Cable & Retainer
    GF0013651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.
    18. Fig 8: PCM Electrical Connectors
    GF0013652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolt and the ground wire.
    19. Fig 9: Ground Wire Bolt
    GF0013653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the A/C electrical connector.
    20. Fig 10: A/C Electrical Connector
    GF0013654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the A/C low charge protection switch electrical connector.
    21. Fig 11: A/C Low Charge Protection Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0013655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    22. Fig 12: Heater Hoses
    GF0013656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the bolt and the ground strap.
    23. Fig 13: Ground Strap
    GF0013657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the engine. Secure the hose to the radiator assembly.
    24. Fig 14: Upper Radiator Hose
    GF0013658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the oil filter adapter.
    25. Fig 15: Lower Radiator Hose
    GF0013659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  26. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug when finished.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    27. Fig 16: Engine Oil Drain Plug
    GF0002670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove and discard the oil filter.
  28. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
  29. Disconnect the power steering electrical connector.
    30. Fig 17: Block Heater Electrical Connector
    GF0013660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
    31. Fig 18: Oil Pressure Sender Electrical Connector
    GF0013661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
    32. Fig 19: Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0013662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    33. Fig 20: Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    GF0013663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the transmission cooler tube bracket bolt.
    34. Fig 21: Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Bolt
    GF0013664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  35. Remove the nut and position the power steering tube bracket aside.
    36. Fig 22: Power Steering Tube Bracket
    GF0013665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers from the A/C compressor.
    37. Fig 23: Engine Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0013666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    38. Fig 24: A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    GF0013667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    39. Fig 25: A/C Compressor Bolts
    GF0013668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    40. Fig 26: A/C Compressor Bolts
    GF0046704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  41. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
  42. Disconnect the LH HO2S electrical connector.
    43. Fig 27: LH HO2S Electrical Connector
    GF0013671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • • 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.