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2001 Ford Escape 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 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Blower Motor, Replace -> 2001 -> 2002 -> Auxiliary -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Center Console -> Econoline -> Escape -> Excursion & F-Super Duty -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F-150 -> Front -> Plenum -> Ranger -> Second Row -> Standard -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator
Plenum
  • On models equipped with adjustable pedal system, move adjustable pedal system full forward.
  • On all models, position front seats forward and remove two front floor console rear mounting bolts.
  • Position front seats rears, then remove console finish panel mat and mounting screw.
  • On models equipped with parking aid, remove parking aid switch connector.
  • On models equipped with navigation display unit, remove navigation display unit connector.
  • On models equipped with auxiliary air conditio...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Brake Booster Replacement -> 1997-98 -> 1999-2001 -> Aerostar, Excursion, F-250HD, F-350 & F-Super Duty -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager -> Escape -> Ranger -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

Aerostar, Excursion, F-250HD, F-350 & F-Super Duty

  • Remove air cleaner housing, if required.
  • Remove brake master cylinder attaching nuts.
  • Position brake master cylinder aside.
  • Disconnect booster vacuum hose.
  • Disconnect power distribution box auxiliary relay and set aside.
  • Remove fuse panel cover.
  • Remove stop lamp switch self-locking pin.
  • Remove stop lamp switch and brake booster pushrod from brake pedal pin.
  • Remove power brake booster nuts.
  • Remove power brake booster.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque booster mounting nuts to 16-21 ft. lbs.

Escape

  • Remove brake pedal pushrod cotte...

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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 2.0 L4 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 2.0 L4 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 -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet and from vehicle.
  • Reverse pro...

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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+.

Floor Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape  3.0 V6 GASFloor Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Subwoofer Amplifier
  • Right Hand Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Connector C-426
  • Connector C-466
  • Connector B-16
  • Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape  3.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Hand Front Fog Lamp
  • Connector C-1043
  • Windshield Washer Pump Motor
  • Connector M-217
  • Right Hand Side Turn Signal Lamp
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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:
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • Master Window/Door Lock/Unlock Switch
  • 2001 Ford Escape  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Dual Pressure Switch
  • Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor
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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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