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2003 Ford Escape CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS
Do not reuse the bolts and cap straps for either the center U-joint or the rear U-joint. Install new bolts and cap straps or damage to the vehicle may occur. There is a difference in length of the head of the replacement yoke strap bolts from the production bolts. The longer head pinion bolts can be used in either location.
- Remove driveshaft.
- Clamp bearing cup re...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect 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 bolt.
- Move ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2001-04 Escape
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse pro...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, remove righthand front tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove righthand front lo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSPECTION PROCEDURE Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Noise - Front Strut Area Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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