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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012ESCAPE 2WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRCAMBER AND CASTER ADJUSTMENT
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L
Camber and Caster Adjustment
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5LSECTION Camber and Caster Adjustment
Camber and Caster Adjustment
Front Camber and Caster Adjustment
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the 4 front strut upper mounting bracket nuts.
3. Push the front strut mounting bracket downward and turn it to the desired position to set the camber and caster. Both camber and caster for the front suspension are adjustable. For additional information, refer to Steps 4 and 5.
4. NOTE: Notice the position of the strut rod in each position.
NOTE: Arrows shown in illustrations are pointing towards the front of the vehicle.
Use the following table for LH side camber and or caster adjustment.
Difference From Standard Position (LH side)
5. NOTE: Notice the position of the strut rod in each position.
NOTE: Arrows shown in illustrations are pointing towards the front of the vehicle.
Use the following table for the RH side camber and or caster adjustment.
Difference From Standard Position (RH side)
6. Install the 4 front strut upper mounting bracket nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
7. Recalibrate the steering wheel position sensor. Diagnosis and Testing for steering wheel position sensor calibration.
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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.