2007-2012 Ford Escape: How To Replace Valve Cover Gaskets (3.0l V6 Engine)

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[osas]

The valve cover gasket kit on this video is for Escape 3.0 v6 built after 01/19/2006. The engines built up to 01/18/2006 have different kit; the kit is FEL-PRO Valve Cover Gasket VS50579R. BTW, excellent video on how-to.

[derekfordyce]

Thank you!

Also, re-torque all the cam cap bolts while you are in there. They can come loose towards CYL 3 and 6, break, and eject the lash adjusters into the cover.

[Johnnykgb-nsa]

The absolute best explained video on this that I've seen. Very well explained! Thank you! John

[zombikratz]

Great help bro! It took me about about 10hrs with breaks in between and spending time with the kiddo, but got it done because of you!

[lesnav]

Thank you so much! My husband fixed the oil leak in our car with this video

[ragtie]

Excellent video. 2010 here and will be doing the front cover soon. Watched a bunch of video on this, but yours is the
Best one out there. Thank you
Sub'd & Bell rang.

[roynewman]

Wow dude, that was great! Very descriptive and concise. I'll be changing mine very soon. Thanks a bunch.

[LuisG]

Excellent video! I have a question though, Do you have to reset the computer once this is done? Mine is a 2008 Ford Escape XLT

[TokeyoHartsock]

Thank you for making this video, I just replaced our valve gasket on our 2007 escape. After buttoning everything up I got rough idle and p2195 and p2197 on the obd. I’ve checked the vacuum lines to be sure they are on securely. Im wondering if I have a vacuum leak or bad o2 sensors.

[joebklyn]

Fantastic! One of the best presentations I've seen. Well done!

[bwuepper]

Thank you much for the great reference video. It sure has a lot of connections and parts/pieces. I hope I could remember all of the connections to be unhooked/hooked back. I had heard on another channel that the 3.0L V6 in the Escape can have a problem with the camshaft caps. In particular the bolts holding the caps on would become loose. Would it had been a good idea to get new bolts and torque those bolts if this is a model year with that type of problem? If the bolts get too loose a catastrophic fail will require a new engine. Very expensive.

[andrewsal]

Great video! It was very helpful how you thoroughly explained everything.

[rickg.]

Brian, it looks like the tube that holds the dip stick would have been in the way when removing/installing the front valve cover. Was this the case and how did you deal with it? Thanks.

[ManlyPastry]

Fantastic how-to guide, thanks very much for this!

[doncampbell]

Great instructional video. I have a 2005 escape. Is there any difference from the 2007 escape?

[johnparchman]

Any tricks/tips to get access to the back bolts removed? And then properly torqued on re-installation?

[michaelcastaneda]

I have a question when u put the silicone do you have to wait for it to dry a lil bit or u can put it all back together right away and start the car

[johnnyk]

Great video I have to do the head gaskets on my gf 2002 book time is 15hrs this gave me a glimpse why

[awaters]

Thanks so much for this video. Now I can change mine with this very in depth video.

[DaveS]

very descriptive thanks i just did the tuneup this past weekend never done one before on this car but still only took me an hour and 40 minutes i should have done the valve cover gaskets when i had it apart due to the oil settled in the spark plug holes in the valve cover but no worries after watching this i think ill be fine lol thanks !!!