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Removal
Vehicles without Auto-Start-Stop System
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2...
Inspection
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and
the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, then
install the starter motor...