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2004 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 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2004 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Escape & Mariner -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake Drums
Any time brake drums are removed for brake service, braking surface diameter should be inspected with a suitable micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced.
Minor scores should be removed with ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 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 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner box.
- Disconnect transmission shift cable-to-manual lever.
- Remove transmission cable bracket bolts and detach wire harness retainer.
- Position aside transmission cable and bracket.
- Remove starter motor solenoid wire nut.
- Remove starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position aside ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2001-04 Escape
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse p...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Wiring Harness Overview Diagram for 2004 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
On Steering Diagram for 2004 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2004 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSPECTION PROCEDURE Vehicle: 2004 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Noise - Front Strut Area Vehicle: 2004 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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