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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 28 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION)SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
General Specifications
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Differential | |
| Preload | 0.15-0.21 mm (0.0059-0.0083 in) |
| Adjustment shim thickness | Refer to Transaxle for adjustment shim selection procedure. |
| Side gear and pinion gear backlash | 0.02-0.08 mm (0.0079-0.0031 in) |
| Gear Clearance | |
| 1st gear end play | 0.20-0.30 mm (0.0078-0.0118 in) |
| 2nd gear end play | 0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in) |
| 3rd gear thrust clearance | 0.18-0.31 mm (0.0071-0.0122 in) |
| 4th gear end play | 0.20-0.30 mm (0.0078-0.0118 in) |
| 5th gear thrust clearance | 0.06-0.16 mm (0.0024-0.0063 in) |
| Input Shaft | |
| End play | 0.00-0.06 mm (0.00-0.0024 in) |
| Adjustment shim thickness | Refer to Transaxle for shim selection procedure. |
| Mainshaft | |
| End play | 0.00-0.06 mm (0.00-0.0024 in) |
| Adjustment shim thickness | Refer to Transaxle for shim selection procedure. |
| Reverse Idler Gear | |
| End play | 0.04-0.14 mm (0.0016-0.0055 in) |
| Adjustment shim thickness | Refer to Transaxle for shim selection procedure. |
| Input shaft thrust washer thickness | Refer to Input Shaft for thrust washer thickness chart. |
| Input shaft snap ring thickness | Refer to Input Shaft for snap ring thickness chart. |
| 4th gear adjustment shim thickness | Refer to Mainshaft for 4th gear adjustment shim thickness chart. |
| 5th gear snap ring thickness | Refer to Mainshaft for 5th gear snap ring thickness chart. |
| Mainshaft C-ring thickness | Refer to Mainshaft for C-ring thickness chart. |
| Synchronizer Ring Clearance | |
| 1st gear clearance (outer ring-to-synchronizer cone) | 0.60-1.10 mm (0.0236-0.0433 in) |
| 1st gear clearance (inner ring-to-synchronizer cone) | 0.60-0.80 mm (0.0236-0.0314 in) |
| 2nd gear clearance (middle synchronizer ring-to-gear) | 0.60-1.20 mm (0.0236-0.0472 in) |
| 2nd gear clearance (outer ring-to-synchronizer cone) | 0.60-1.10 mm (0.0236-0.0433 in) |
| 2nd gear clearance (inner ring-to-gear) | 0.70-1.10 mm (0.0276-0.0433 in) |
| 3rd gear | 0.90-1.45 mm (0.0354-0.0571 in) |
| 4th gear | 0.90-1.45 mm (0.0354-0.0571 in) |
| 5th gear | 0.95-1.40 mm (0.0374-0.0551 in) |
| Reverse idler gear | 0.95-1.40 mm (0.0374-0.0551 in) |
| Transaxle | |
| Physical weight | - |
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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.