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Ford Escort CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Thermostat, Replace -> 1.3L Engine -> 1.8L Engine -> 1.9L Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Contour & Mystique -> DOHC -> Escort -> Probe -> SOHC
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS
1.3L Engine
- Remove radiator pressure cap from radiator filler neck.
- Drain coolant level below radiator upper hose.
- Disconnect electrical connector from cooling fan switch on thermostat housing, Fig. .
- Disconnect upper radiator hose at thermostat housing, then remove two thermostat housing retaining bolts from cylinder head.
- Remove thermostat housing and gasket.
- Remove thermostat.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque thermostat housing bolts to 14-22 ft. lbs.
1.8L Engine
- Ensure engine is cool, remove radiator cap an...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> BRAKE DISC SERVICE
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Escort Pony 1.9 L4 GAS
Disc brake service is extremely critical due to the close tolerances required in machining the brake disc to ensure proper brake operation.
Maintaining close control of the shape of the rubbing surfaces is necessary to prevent brake roughness. In addition, the surface finish must be non-directional and maintained at a micro-inch finish. This is necessary to avoid pulls and erratic performance and promote long lining life and equal lining wear of both the left and right brakes.
Do not attempt to refinish the rubbing surfaces unless precision equipment, ca...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 1991-96 Escort, 1996-98 Tracer & 1991-94 Capri
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow ar...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and splash shield.
- Raise staked portion of halfshaft retaining nut
- Remove retaining nut and discard.
- Remove cotter pin from tie rod end and separate tie rod end from steering knuckle using a suitable tie rod remover tool.
- Remove lower ball joint clamp bolt and pry down on lower control arm to separate ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Pull outward on steering knuckle/brake assembly.
- Carefully pull halfshaft from steering knuckle and position knuckle aside.
- Support transaxle with a suitable jack stand.
- Remove four transaxle mount to crossmemb...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove kickdown cable routing bracket from engine block.
- On all models, disconnect wire from starter solenoid S terminal. When disconnecting connector from S terminal, grasp connector and depress plastic ta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. It may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspect. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to water pump inlet tube.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS
- Insert a 3/8 inch drive ratchet or breaker bar onto tensioner.
- Rotate or lift tensioner to relieve te...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Speed Control Servo Diagram for 1989 Ford Escort Pony 1.9 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Wagon Body Diagram for 1997 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1990 Ford Escort Pony 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CHIRP/SQUEAL FROM BLOWER MOTOR AT LOW SPEEDS - REV 6 Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: EGR VALVE POSITION SENSOR - DIAG CHANGED - S/M REV Vehicle: 1985 Ford Escort GL 1.9 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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