Ford Ecosport: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Bearing Inspection
Inspection
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Cratering - fatigue failure
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Spot glazing - incorrect seating
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Scratching - dirty engine oil
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Base exposed - poor lubrication
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Both edges worn - journal damaged
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One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated
Symptom Charts
Symptom Chart - Gasoline Engine Performance
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Make sure the oil in the crankcase is of the correct
viscosity and at the correct level and that the battery is correctly
charged. Operate the vehicle until the engine is at normal operating
temperature...
Other information:
Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration
is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an
object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality
issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the
customer...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert..