Car engine repair Ford Fusion

Engine design features
Ford Fusion cars are equipped with four-cylinder 16-valve gasoline engines located across the engine compartment (1.2, 1.4, 1.6 Duratec) and diesel engines (1.4, 1.6...

Possible engine malfunctions, their causes and remedies
Possible engine malfunctions, their causes and remedies

Useful tips for engine repair
With a certain skill and care, many malfunctions of the engine and its systems can be quite accurately determined by the color of the smoke coming out of the exhaust...

Cylinder compression check
Compression (pressure at the end of the compression stroke) in cylinders - the most important indicator for diagnosing the condition of the engine without disassembling...

Removal and installation of a mudguard of the engine
The engine mudguard, located in the engine compartment on the bottom right, protects the engine compartment from contamination and is not a power crankcase protection....

Replacement of the right support of a suspension bracket of the power unit
The power unit is mounted on two supports with rubber cushions on the right and left and one support (also with rubber cushion), fixed through the bracket on the gearbox...

Replacement of the left support of a suspension bracket of the power unit
You will need: keys «on 10», «at 18», end head «at 15», flat blade screwdriver. 1. Remove the battery tray mounting bracket (see « Removal and installation of an arm of...

Replacing the rear support suspension of the power unit
You will need: wrench and socket head «at 15». 1. Place a secure support under the gearbox housing or hang the power unit with a lifting mechanism. 2. Turn away a nut of...

Setting the piston of the first cylinder to the TDC position of the compression stroke
The piston of the 1st cylinder is set to the TDC position of the compression stroke so that when carrying out work related to the removal of the camshaft drive belt, the...

Removal, installation and troubleshooting of the flywheel
The flywheel is removed to replace the crankshaft rear oil seal, to replace it if the gear rim is damaged, and to grind the surface for the clutch disc. You will need:...

Replacing the cylinder head cover gasket
If oil leakage from under the cylinder head cover could not be eliminated by tightening the cover bolts, replace its gasket. You will need a key «at 12». 1. Disconnect...

Replacing the cylinder head gasket
If a leak of engine oil or coolant is detected at the junction of the block head with the cylinder block, remove the head and replace its gasket. A leak can also occur...

Replacement of valve stem seals
An external sign of wear on the valve stem seals is the short-term appearance of blue smoke from the exhaust pipe after starting the engine, as well as when braking the...

Replacing camshaft seals
If traces of oil leakage through the camshaft seals are found, first check if the crankcase ventilation system is clogged and if the hoses of this system are pinched, if...

Replacing the crankshaft seals
To replace the front seal crankshaft, do the following. 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove the timing belt (see « Replacing the timing...

Replacing the oil sump seal
The engine oil sump flange is sealed with sealant-gasket WSE-M4G323-A4. If an oil leak occurs, the seal must be replaced. Perform work on a viewing ditch, overpass or...

Replacing the intake pipe gasket
A gasket is installed between the cylinder head flanges and the intake pipe. If this gasket is leaking, the engine will run unevenly («troit»). If the problem cannot be...

Replacing the gasket of the collector
A sealing gasket made of a thin molded metal strip is installed between the flanges of the cylinder head and the collector. In case of violation of the tightness of this...

Valve clearance adjustment
To compensate for the thermal expansion of the valve, a gap is set between the end of the valve stem and the camshaft cam. With an increased clearance, the valve will...

Cylinder head — general information
This subsection describes only the removal and installation of camshafts, which is necessary to replace them and adjust the clearances in the valve drive mechanism. In...

Replacing camshafts
Camshafts are replaced in the following cases: the pressure in the engine lubrication system has dropped. The cause of this malfunction is often increased wear on the...

Lapping of valves
The valves are lapped on the removed cylinder head. To remove the valves from the guide bushings of the cylinder head, it is necessary to remove the valve springs by...

Removal and installation of the engine
Remove the engine and transmission assembly by lowering it down from the engine compartment. This requires a lift to raise the front of the car higher. In garage...