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2002 Ford Escort CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:
- Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
- Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
- The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Continental, Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, LS, Marauder, Mustang (Except Cobra), Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & Town Car -> Contour & Mystique -> Disassemble -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Inspection -> Mustang Cobra -> Overhaul -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
Replacement
On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake booster system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.
Continental, Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, LS, Marauder, Mustang (Except Cobra), Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & Town Car
Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.
- On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension service switch to Off position.
- On...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1999-03 Escort, Escort ZX2, EXP, Lynx, LN7 & Tracer
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
The...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lug nuts and remove front tire and wheel.
- Raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer using a small cape chisel.
- Remove and discard front axle wheel hub retainer.
- Remove cotter pin and tie rod end nut.
- Use a suitable tool to separate tie rod end from front wheel knuckle.
- Remove stabilizer bar link.
- Remove nut and ball joint pinch bolt.
- Pry down on front suspension lower arm separating front suspension lower arm ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
- Pull outward on front wheel knuckle then pull front wheel driveshaft and joint from front w...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Disconnect H02 sensor harness clip from alternator bracket.
- Remove air conditioning line bracket bolt.
- Remove power steering pressure line bracket bolts.
- Remove alternator bracket bolts.
- Position alternator bracket aside
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then position alternator aside.
- Disconnect alternator ele...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.
On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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