1997 Ford Escort A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Ford Escort

  • 1997 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1997 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1997 Ford Escort Sport 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 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 1997 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1997 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 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 1997 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Fan Service
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Fan Service

Do not operate engine until fan has first been inspected for cracks and/or separations. If a fan blade is found to be bent or damaged in any way, do not attempt to repair or reuse damaged part. Proper balance is essential in fan assembly operation. Balance cannot b...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 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 1997 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

An important fact most car owners ignore is that the A/C system must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.

Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important asp...

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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 1997 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Heater Core, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental & Mark VIII -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Contour & Mystique
  • Remove front ashtray by pulling outward from console panel.
  • Remove transaxle control selector knob, then pry transaxle control lever plate away from console panel.
  • Remove front console panel to instrument panel screws, then, through ashtray opening, the console panel to instrument panel screws.
  • Open console glove compartment screws, then remove console panel to front door pan screws.
  • Raise control panel and ease parking brake handle boot over parking brake release handle.
  • Disconnect cigar lighter knob and element wir...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 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 1997 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Escort Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

Contour & Mystique
  • Remove instrument panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel."
  • Place drain pan or suitable container under heater water hose connections at cowl panel.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect heater water hoses from heater core inlet and outlet tubes. Plug water hoses and cap heater core tubes to prevent coolant loss during evaporator housing removal.
  • Disconnect vacuum supply hose from vacuum source in engine compartment.
  • Disconnect discharge line using spring lock coupling...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 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 1997 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Escort Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

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