2.0L EcoBoost Engine Complete Assembly for 2016 Ford & Lincoln • Escape, MKC - Lower

A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right engine shows up:

• Confirm the 8th digit of the VIN is '9'.
• Verify the build date on the driver's side door jamb sticker (must be 11/19/15 or later for Escape; 09/24/15 or later for MKC).
• Locate the barcode sticker on the original engine's timing cover or block and verify the identification code is GN388AA or GN38-8A-A.
• Visually inspect the original turbocharger for shaft play, oil leaks, or damaged fins since it must be reused.

What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:

Special tools this job needs:

• Ford Master Timing Tool Kit (CTA 5067 or equivalent)
• Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg / Pin (303-748)
• Camshaft Alignment Bar (303-376)
• Crankshaft Vibration Damper Alignment Tool (303-1521)
• Torque wrench capable of handling torque-to-yield bolts
• Engine hoist and stand

Budget for these consumables at install:

• Engine Oil (5.7 quarts of full synthetic 5W-30 meeting Ford WSS-M2C913-C or WSS-M2C946-B1 / API SP/SN Plus)
• Engine Oil Filter
• Engine Coolant (Motorcraft Orange or updated Motorcraft Yellow)
• Spark Plugs (4 new OE-spec iridium, gapped to 0.028"-0.030")
• Intake Manifold Gasket
• Exhaust Manifold Gasket
• Turbocharger mounting gaskets and oil/coolant line O-rings
• Front and rear crankshaft main seals
• Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (Torque-to-Yield, MUST BE REPLACED)
• Crankshaft Friction Washers / Diamond Washers (MUST BE REPLACED)
• Cylinder head bolts (Torque-to-Yield, MUST BE REPLACED if head is removed)
• Cam phaser bolts (if timing is serviced)

What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:

What’s involved: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Relearn and Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction

A Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor relearn procedure is required after installation using a dealer-level scan tool (such as Ford IDS or FORScan) to prevent false misfire codes (P0300/P0315) and a flashing Check Engine Light.

Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:

• THE KEYLESS CRANKSHAFT / HARMONIC BALANCER: The crankshaft sprocket and harmonic balancer are not keyed. They are held in place purely by friction and clamping force. Loosening the pulley bolt without locking tools will cause the engine to instantly jump timing and bend valves.
• Crankshaft Position Sensor Alignment: The sensor must be aligned precisely using tool 303-1521 relative to the harmonic balancer teeth, or the engine will misfire or fail to start.
• Transfer of AWD Components: If the vehicle is AWD, you must transfer the Power Takeoff Unit (PTU) or transfer case from the old engine using new gaskets.
• Accessory and Bracket Swapping: Brackets such as the oil cooler assembly or axle carrier brackets may need to be swapped from the original engine to fit the specific chassis.
• Fragile Sensors and Connectors: Plastic connectors on the wiring harness become brittle with age and must be handled with extreme care.

Easy to get right once you know them:

• Ordering for a 2017+ Escape assuming all 3rd-gen Escapes share the same 2.0L engine (2017+ uses a different Gen 2 Twin-Scroll engine).
• Ignoring the mid-year 2016 changeover date (vehicles built on or before 11/18/15 require a different engine interchange).
• Reusing the torque-to-yield crankshaft pulley bolt or omitting the diamond-coated friction washers, leading to timing slippage and catastrophic engine failure.
• Failing to perform the mandatory CKP sensor relearn, resulting in immediate misfire codes and a flashing CEL.
• Assuming all 2.0L EcoBoost engines are identical across different models (e.g., Fusion vs. Escape) without checking specific accessory and bracket differences.

Not issues with the units on this page — the manufacturer documented these for every engine of this family, wherever you buy one. Handy for your installer: