Lincoln Corsair: Starting System - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4 / General Procedures - Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

Lincoln Corsair 2020-2024 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Starting System - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4 / General Procedures - Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

Inspection

Remove the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).

Check the wear patterns on the starter motor drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, then install the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).

If the starter motor drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear are not fully engaging and the starter motor drive gear is scored or damaged, then install a new starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).

If the teeth on the flywheel or flexplate ring gear are scored or damaged, then install a new flywheel or flexplate.
Refer to: Flexplate (303-01A Engine - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).

General Procedures - Starter Amperage Draw Test

NOTE: Make sure the test is performed with the engine at 60.8 °F ( 16 °C) or above. Make sure the battery is fully charged. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Specifications)...

Removal and Installation - Starter Motor

Removal WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn...

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Lincoln Corsair 2020-2024 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Crankshaft Rear Seal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 303-328 (T88P-6701-B1) Replacer, Rear SealTKIT-1988-FLMTKIT-1988-FTKIT-1988-LM Oil Drain Equipment Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357 WSE-M4G323-A6 Removal Remove the flexplate...

Lincoln Corsair 2020-2024 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen SensorTKIT-1994-LM/MTKIT-1994-FTKIT-1994-FLM/FM Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize LubricantXL-2 - Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock LubricantXL-1 - Removal NOTICE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by e..

Keyless Starting

Note: The keyless starting system may not function if the key is close to metal objects or electronic devices such as cellular phones.

Note: A valid key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on and start the engine.

Ignition Modes

Lincoln Corsair. Keyless Starting