Ford Ecosport: Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System / Description and Operation - Frame Assembly - Overview

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Frame and Mounting / Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System / Description and Operation - Frame Assembly - Overview

Overview

The front subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:

aid in structural support.
provide mounting surfaces for the steering gear.
provide mounting surfaces for the front suspension lower control arms, the transmission roll restrictor and for the front stabilizer bar.

For body dimension specifications,
Refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications).

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System

Removal and Installation - Front Subframe

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Tie Rod End Remover Transmission Jack Removal All vehicles NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems...

Other information:

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Seat Track Motor Cable

Removal NOTE: Seat removed for clarity. Position the front seat in the full rearward position. Position the front seat in the full upward position. Using a suitable hex wrench locate the access hole and release the tab and position the front seat track motor upward...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Pinpoint Test - DTC: AH, Vehicles With: Rear Seat Side Airbag

U0154:00 Normal Operation and Fault Conditions The RCM uses information contained in messages from the OCSM sent on the HS-CAN2 . DTC Fault Trigger Conditions DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions U0154:00 Lost Communication with Restraints Occupant Classification System..

Removal and Installation - Brake Disc Shield

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the brake disc.
Refer to: Brake Disc (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and brake disc.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)