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: General Procedures - Corrosion Prevention

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Rust Protection Coating Gun Undercoating Gun Materials Name Specification ValuGard™ Premium UndercoatingVG101, VG101A - ValuGard™ Rust InhibitorVG104, VG104A - Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B - Repair NOTE: Undercoating NOTE: The follo..

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview

Overview The rear suspension consists of the following components: Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle) Coil springs Shock absorbers Rear axle bushings Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies Wheel studs Characteristics of rear axle: Single-pipe gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum handling. Axle..

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)