How To Change Turbo Boost Solenoid On Ford Escape 2.0L

Today, I’m going to show you how to change the Turbocharger Boost Solenoid on a 2.0L Ford Escape. I will walk through all the tools you need and each step along the way. If you find the video helpful feel free to drop a thumbs up! Thanks for watching!
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[@georgegrieninger8776]

Hose needle style works great, different sizes and some are angled, use pliers, get grip twist, it breaks the heat stuck rubber and comes off real easy, learned to use them when vacuum lines on the older cars with carbs, also f=works great on heater hoses.

[@deuceliter]

Thanks for the great info 👍

[@alexe407]

Thanks for sharing this dude!

[@deuceliter]

No problem!

[@brennerzeller3501]

Hey thanks for the video. Can you help me figure out where I can find the boost intake filter? Not the engine filter or the cabin filter. Specifically the round long intake filter.....

[@timherweyer19226]

I’m getting a p0234 code. I replaced this selonoid and was fine most of the summer. Once the temp got colder the code comes back again. Pretty much right when I start driving. Any ideas?

[@timherweyer19226]

I have the same issue. Did you get it fixed?

[@BillDerr]

Just so you know, you don't need to use the pry bar to remove the hoses. The hoses stick to the bath fittings. Simply take the pliers, grip the hoses on the barbs and twist them (so this before unclipping the sensor). Once they spin free, you can pull them right off without any issues.

[@prettymuch142]

Please what code did you have?

[@josephbarrerareyes]

sometimes it throws the code P0234, over boost condition.

[@ED---209]

Is that also called a waste gate ? I had the turbo replaced..and still getting a code...so Ford said it's the waste gate. But charging me an arm and a leg.

[@theonedubgaming5895]

The wastegate is in the hot side of the turbo, the plunger in the wastegate actuator controls when it opens and the wastegate can be jammed by carbon holding it open or closed causing boost issues

[@jeisonpinero948]

@@theonedubgaming5895dónde puedo comprar esa pieza del turbo boost por favor

[@deborahlavelle6110]

Would this be same for 2014 ford edge with code Po299

[@alejandropineda1507]

Me too

[@jensschnebele6206]

What about the second one. Down by the waste gate. Real tight space and annoying to reach?

[@deuceliter]

I haven't messed with it yet but I've heard it's much harder to change out. It was having surging RPM issues and thought this was the solve, ended up being bad transmission fluid...

[@vapinbachelor289]

​@deuceliter can you elaborate on the transmission fluid causing the rough running issue.

[@deuceliter]

@vapinbachelor289 It would feel like slippage or a small vibration and loss of power around 45 - 55. Changed fluid, and it went away! Fluid should be changed every 50k but it was around 110k and never done.

[@elis51501]

@ichbinking1784 Where is the 2nd solenoid?

[@johnsimms2087]

Is there a second solenoid on the 2.0

[@erictomaskovic5455]

Thank you very much! Fixed my Escape which threw a P0234 code in about 15 minutes thanks to your video. Very well done.

[@jeisonpinero948]

Disculpa dónde compraste esa pieza?

[@erictomaskovic5455]

@@jeisonpinero948 O'Reilly auto parts

[@Mattimeoo]

A friend told me that this is pretty much the same location/process on a 2013 Fusion SE. Do you know if that's true? Or does this person not know what they're talking about?

[@deuceliter]

If it's the 2.0L, it should be basically the same, I believe.

[@ironKurgan]

Great info to have ! I just pulled a PO236 error code =Turbo boost sensor A circuit. Am I right to assume this is the solenoid ? and if so, is it true I will need to replace both top and bottom ones? thanks again.

[@rudymcconnohie7511]

Did you figure it out? Pls help lol

[@ironKurgan]

@@rudymcconnohie7511 On these engines there is a Ford bulletin about this turbo sensor. It will need to be replaced as they fail often after a certain amount of time. Unfortunately the sensor usually seizes on the intercooler on which it is attached, so you may need to replace the intercooler along with the sensor as I had to. My cost was over 800 dollars Canadian for a 50 dollar small sensor replacement.And they had to remove the entire front bumper/clip to access it.

[@jeffcastegnaro4571]

Mine thru a po299 code whi h said A cracked turbo charger / or a faulty boost control solenoid

[@tyent743]

Will this help an underboost code

[@jeisonpinero948]

Dónde puedo conseguir esa pieza por favor?

[@deuceliter]

@@jeisonpinero948 Dorman 667-534 Turbocharger Boost Solenoid: amzn.to/41IgReL​

[@gerardovera9829]

Hello, nice video. Is the wastegate solenoid near the turbo, the same as this? I mean can I buy the same part twice for both applications?

[@paultechguy]

Nice job. I sure appreciate your up-close shots and showing each connector removal. That back one was snugged into a collar pretty good. For others, you really need a pry tool...easier than doing it by pulling.

[@martinmartines8558]

I have p1016 code this selonoid can be the problem answer please

[@okeynwachukwu7333]

Thanks for the video but it appears there another one bcos the error code says solenoid A and B

[@carolparker3923]

Thanks so much! For showing patience! EZ to get frustrated with this especially with bad hands!a 70 yr old woman I’m trying this first! I think I’m eliminating a code :) thanks again

[@carolparker3923]

Hey, I’m just curious my 1.6 is not there the position you showed. I thought I fixed it with a little wiggle on a loose wire harness, but my light came on again and I’d like to fix this part. I can’t afford to take it to the dealer thanks for any help. Have a great day.

[@githane]

Have a 2014 escape 2.0 throwing code P0299 on occasion. Dealer and local shop has tried to figure out cause to no avail. Figured ill try this since it often comes up as common cause of over/under boost codes. At least its a cheap part and easy to replace. Figured they’d bury it so it would take half a day to replace. Thanks for the vid.

[@deuceliter]

Hope you get it figured out!

[@NoName-oe8ii]

Hey how did it go for you?

[@jagalong3540]

Thank You, Thank You very much!

[@Countryboy316]

what year is that excape

[@rtz549]

How to increase the boost?

[@vinland98trance]

Just add some boost juice

[@touficobeid]

Is it related to code p0299

[@Ronald-rs1uf]

That’s what code I’ve got,too. Have you fixed problem yet?

[@dustinhawley8113]

I am. Currently running through my problem the top one boost pressure solenoid was fine there is a second one at the turbo I will checking if the waste gate sucks in and if the bottom sensor is faulty

[@alejandromarquez806]

@@dustinhawley8113were you able to get it? I just got the same p0299 code today

[@CXO5221]

@@dustinhawley8113 Did you get it fixed? Ive got the same issue, and trying to track down the cause. No other symptoms.

[@bryanfrias9365]

Is a boost solenoid and wastegate solenoid the same thing?

[@es_pocoloco1290]

Thats my question too. Is it?

[@bryanfrias9365]

@@es_pocoloco1290 I ordered the "dorman wastegate solenoid"

[@dustinhawley8113]

No they aren’t there’s 2 of them

[@applefordguy76]

Boost solenoid I believe is on the back side of the motor near or on the turbo.

[@josephbarrerareyes]

Thanks for sharing

[@deuceliter]

My pleasure

[@marperf]

Awful

[@bobobrazil1973]

What was the car doing that you came to this conclusion its bad

[@deuceliter]

It actually didn't end up solving the problem but I was chasing a surging during acceleration. After some research I found out that these often fail and that is a common symptom. It ended up being bad transmission fluid though

[@TheJawtech]

I am also chasing down a surging. In the same vehicule, did changing the fluid fix your problem? and what exactly did you do a single spill and fill? Thanks.

[@josephburgess5754]

@@TheJawtech It could take up to 4 dump & fills cause on how dirty your fluid might be, It’s impossible to get all the fluid to come out at once because there is some trapped in the torch converter every time u dump it

[@applefordguy76]

@@deuceliter Mine is surging as well, under moderately hard accel, especially feel it in sport mode. I just bought this thing from the dealer I work at, and luckily its a CPO vehicle, so currently have transmission parts on order, but a part of the issue is the torque converter, which is on backorder. Ford is footing the entire bill. Has 117k on it, and the same repair was done at 61k. Mine has the 2-3 shift bump that is a very common problem with these 6F transmissions. Hopefully that will cure the surging as well. Great little vehicle, but the transmissions suck. Being a Ford parts guy, we probably do a couple of these a month.

[@AngelAlmada-c1d]

Same question ; wondering if that’s the problem with my 2015 escape . Make a flapping noise in parking , and goes away when slightly accelerate