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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012ESCAPE 2WD L4-2.5L HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVARIABLE VALVE TIMING SOLENOIDSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L Hybrid
Variable Valve Timing Solenoid: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L HybridSECTION Service and Repair
Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Oil Control Solenoid
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the valve cover.
2. Remove the bolt and the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.