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2009 Ford Escape CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape XLT 2.5 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and safely support the vehicle.
- Remove front wheel assembly.
- Remove front brake disc.
- Remove and discard front axle wheel hub nut.
- Remove tie rod end nut, then remove tie rod end.
- Separate the lower ball joint from the front wheel knuckle.
- Separate halfshaft from front wheel knuckle, using suitable tool.
- Remove the halfshaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque tie rod end nut to 41 ft. lbs.
- Torque lower ball joint pinch bolt to 52 ft. lbs.
- Torque axle hub nut to 214...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow scan tool manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow the scan tool manufacturer's instructions.
Symptom Test
Refer to Fig. , for symptom test charts.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspec...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape XLT 2.5 L4 GAS
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Disconnect battery.
- Remove five bolts, one pushpin and righthand lower splash shield.
- Rotate front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position accessory drive belt aside.
- Remove battery harness locator from lower alternator stud.
- Remove alternator bolt.
- Remove alternator stud nut.
- Working from top of vehicle, press locking tab to release alternator lower air duct from alternator and remove lower air duct.
- Position alternator B+ protective cover asid...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2008-09 Escape, Escape Hybrid, Mariner & Mariner Hybrid
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape Limited Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the two wiper pivot arms nuts, then remove the wiper arms, Fig. .
- Remove the lefthand and righthand cowl end cap retainers, then the end caps, Fig. .
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2006-09 Escape & Escape Hybrid -> Relearn -> Reset -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS
Reset
If the system detects low tire pressure, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE lamp will illuminate. Inflating tire(s) to recommended pressure will clear the tire message. Up to two minutes of driving above 20 mph may be required for the warning lamp to turn OFF after the tires have been filled to the recommended pressure.
Relearn
TPMS Sensor Activation
To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to tran...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape Limited Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Drain cooling system into a sui...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape XLS 2.5 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Position vehicle on hoist with vehicle in NEUTRAL.
- Remove pint-type retainer, five bolts and then remove righthand splash shield.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner count...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Navigation Radio - When On In CD Mode - Time Displays Twice In The FDIM Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Symptoms: |
Document: Satellite Radio (Non Navigation) - Inoperative With Blank Message Display and No Codes - Built between 12/3/2008 - 5/9/2009 Vehicle: 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2009 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2009 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2009 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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