Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Bearing Inspection

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Bearing Inspection

Inspection

1. Cratering - fatigue failure
1. Spot glazing - incorrect seating
1. Scratching - dirty engine oil
1. Base exposed - poor lubrication
1. Both edges worn - journal damaged
1. One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated

Diagnosis and Testing - Engine

Inspection and Verification - Engine Performance NOTE: There are 2 diagnostic paths that can be followed depending on the type of engine concern. Carry out Inspection and Verification - Engine Pe..

General Procedures - Camshaft Surface Inspection

Inspect the camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the active area. Minor pitting is acceptable outside the active area. The active area includes the opening ramp and closing ramp...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Back Pressure Sensor

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), Removal and Installation)...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Steering Gear

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Tie Rod End Remover Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense...

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Driver and Passenger Airbags

WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction. Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.