Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Camshaft Surface Inspection

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / 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. The opening ramp is the point where the lifter just begins to lift until the point it reaches the nose of the lobe. The closing ramp is the point from the nose back down to the lash point. The base circle of the camshaft is not the active area.

General Procedures - Bearing Inspection

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General Procedures - Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Clearance

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: The crankshaft connecting rod journals must be within specifications to check the connecting rod bearing..

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a reca..

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Liftgate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal Release the clips and remove the liftgate center upper trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover Release the clips in the order shown from the inside edge and remove the liftgate RH upper trim panel...