Diagnosis And Testing: Engine: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	12 Volt Master UV Diagnostic Inspection Kit164-R0756 or equivalent (Leak Detector)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	EngineEAR107-R2103 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	EngineEAR/ChassisEAR107-R2102 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Vacuum/Pressure Tester164-R0253 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS)software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

Material

Item	Specification
Dye-Lite ® Gasoline Engine Oil Leak Detection Dye164-R3700 (Rotunda)	-
Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft ® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)	WSS-M2C945-A

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