Valve Train Analysis - Valve Tappet - 2.5L and 3.5L Engines
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check for valve tappet face wear.
- Check for excessive valve tappet clearance. Refer to Valve Clearance Check. For the 2.5L engine, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L -- FUSION & MILAN (EXCEPT HYBRID) article. For the 3.5L engine, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article. For 2.5L Hybrid engine, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L -- FUSION HYBRID, MILAN HYBRID & MKZ HYBRID article.