1996 Ford Escort A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Escort

  • 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:J
  • 1996 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS, CID:112, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:112, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 1996 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS, CID:116, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:116, Engine VIN:, Desg:J

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 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 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> CCRM/IRCM -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Cooling Fan Relay -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS

CCRM/IRCM
Continental

Refer to "Cooling Fan Motor."

Sable & Taurus
  • Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from module connector
  • Release clips and module from battery tray.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque engine control sensor connector to 12-18 inch lbs.
Cougar & Thunderbird
  • Remove radiator sight shield.
  • Disconnect electrical connector, then remove integrated relay control assembly from radiator support.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Mustang
  • Disconnect IRCM electrica...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 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 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Module Configuration Procedure -> Ford Motor Company -> 1992-1998
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS

Some modules will require configuration after being installed on the vehicle. All configurable modules will be packaged in a kit which contains a warning label and multi-language sheet which lists requirements to configure the modules.

There are two types of configuration data. The first type is used by the module so that it can interact with the vehicle correctly. The second type is customer preference driven. These are items that the customer may or may not want to have enabled. To program customer driven preferences, a Ford service function card (FSF) and the New G...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 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 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Adjustments -> Air Flow Control Cable -> Aspire -> Control Cables -> Escort & Tracer -> Except Aspire, Escort, Probe & Tracer -> Mode Selector Cable -> Probe -> Recirc/Fresh Air Cable -> RECIRC/FRESH Air Door Cable -> Temperature Control Cable
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS

NOTE: Prior To Service, Refer To Technical Service Bulletins Located At The Rear Of This Section.

Control Cables
Except Aspire, Escort, Probe & Tracer

Function and/or temperature control cables self-adjust when levers are moved to extreme right of WARM and/or DEFROST slot in face of control assembly. On models equipped with a control knob, the cables self-adjust when the knob is rapidly rotated clockwise toward the WARM position. Some function and temperature control levers move from top to bottom.

The control cable wire should be pre-set to prevent ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 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 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Refrigerant Recovery
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used on R-134a systems.

Refrigerant-12 recovery stations cannot be used on Refrigerant-134a systems. A separate recovery station must be used on R-134a systems. The refrigerants are not compatible and will contaminate the R-12 recovery station.

The use of refrigerant recovery and recycling stations allows the recovery and reuse of refrigerant after contaminants and moisture have been removed.

When using a recovery ...

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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 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars -> Heater
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 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 1996 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Accumulator/Drier, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Probe
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS

Aspire
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then remove battery.
  • Remove radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
  • Disconnect A/C pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
  • Disconnect jumper line and liquid line from suction accumulator/drier. Discard O-rings.
  • Remove two clamp screws and remove suction accumulator/drier.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Use new O-rings lubricated with refrigerant oil.
    • Torque suction accumulator/drier inlet fitting and liquid line at suction accumulator/drier ou...

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