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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Electric Cooling Fans -> Description -> Continental -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escape & Villager -> Escort & ZX2 -> Focus -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

Continental

The electric drive cooling fan system consists of a fan and a two-speed electric motor. The fan motor will only run when ignition switch is in Run position.

The cooling fan is controlled during engine operation by the Integrated Relay Control Module (IRCM) and EEC module. These controls activate the fan at low speed when engine temperature reaches approximately 215°F, or when A/C is on and vehicle does not provide enough air flow. Fan will continue to run until engine temperature drops to approximately 210°F.

The cooling fan will run at high speed whe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> 1997 Windstar -> Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager -> Pushrod -> Villager
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

Pushrod

Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger

To measure pushrod adjustment, use a suitable gauge and position it against the master cylinder mounting surface as illustrated in Fig. . Adjust pushrod screw by turning it until the end just touches inner edge of gauge slot.

Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager

Refer to "Brake Booster, Replace" for pushrod adjustment.

Villager

Refer to "Brake Booste... "

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

On model...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel assembly.
  • Remove front brake disc.
  • Remove and discard front axle wheel hub nut.
  • Remove tie rod end nut, then remove tie rod end.
  • Separate the lower ball joint from the front wheel knuckle.
  • Separate halfshaft from front wheel knuckle, using suitable tool.
  • Remove the halfshaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque tie rod end nut to 41 ft. lbs.
    • Torque lower ball joint pinch bolt to 52 ft. lbs.
    • Torque front halfshaft hub nut to 214 ft. lbs.
    • Torque wheel nuts to 98 ft. lbs.

Rear

  • Raise and safely support the...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remove lower alternator bolts.
  • Loosen but do not remove upper alternator bolt from engine. Insufficient clearance does not allow for removal of bol...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2001-04 Escape
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the four caps from the righthand side cowl cover retaining screws.
  • Remove the four righthand side cowl cover retaining screws and four pin type retainers, then the cover, Fig. .
  • Pull the rain shield rain up...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at hose connection on engine.
  • Remove hose from hose connection.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ins...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove righthand front wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove righthand ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Door Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape  3.0 V6 GASDoor Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Hand Rear Speaker
  • Left Hand Rear Speaker
  • Left Hand Rear Power Window Motor
  • Right Hand Rear Power Window Motor
  • Connector C-311
  • Floor Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape  2.0 L4 GASFloor Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Subwoofer Amplifier
  • Right Hand Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Connector C-426
  • Connector C-466
  • Connector B-16
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Ford Escape  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Restraints Control Module
  • Side Air Bag Sensor, Left
  • Side Air Bag Module, Left
  • 2001 Ford Escape  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Sensor
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: Noise - Front Strut Area
    Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Ford Escape 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 2001 Ford Escape 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 2001 Ford Escape 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 2001 Ford Escape 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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