2016 Ford Escape SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Case

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Base Part Number: 7251

All vehicles 

  • 1.

    Install a new compression seal.
GFD50515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  • 2.

    Install the PTU.
GFD50513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  • 3.

    Install the new top PTU bolts.

    Torque:

    59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

GFD50516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  • 4.

    Install the new bottom PTU bolts.

    Torque:

    59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

GFD50517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4/2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) 

  • 5.

    Install the PTU support bracket and the support bracket bolts.

    Torque:

    1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

GFD50518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma 

  • 6.

    Install the PTU support bracket and the support bracket bolts.

    Torque:

    18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD50519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All vehicles 

  • 7.

    Connect the PTU vent hose.
GFD50500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  • 8.

    Install the PTU heat shield and heat shield bolts.

    Torque:

    97 lb.in (11 Nm)

GFD50509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4 

  • 11.

    Install the CAC tube.

    Torque:

    1: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

    2: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

GFD50520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma 

  • 12.

    Install the CAC tube.

    Torque:

    44 lb.in (5 Nm)

GFD48555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

All vehicles 

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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.