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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 141 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONWATER PUMPREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Removal and Installation
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Disconnect the thermostat housing-to-bypass tube hose and position aside.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 thermostat housing bolts and position aside the thermostat housing.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Disconnect the coolant pump hose and position aside.
- Remove the 4 coolant pump bolts and the coolant pump.
- To install, tighten in the following sequence:
- Tighten the coolant pump center bolt to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
- Loosely install the 3 coolant pump outer bolts.
- Tighten the coolant pump center bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 3 coolant pump outer bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- To install, tighten in the following sequence:
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new sealing washer on the center coolant pump bolt.
- Install a new O-ring seal on the thermostat housing and lubricate with clean engine coolant.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
CAUTION:
The center coolant pump uses a sealing washer and must be replaced whenever the bolt is removed.
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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.