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2008 Ford Escape CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Escape & Mariner -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Inspection & Verification -> Pinpoint Tests
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool and Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalents, to the Data Link Connector (DCL) located in the passenger compartment beneath the instrument panel. Follow tool manufacturer's instructions for accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Figs. and for diagnostic trouble code interpretation.
Diagnostic Tests
Inspection & Verification
Verify concern by applying brakes under different conditions. Inspect for obvious sign...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 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 axle hub nut to 222...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
If the system detects low tire pressure, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE lamp will illuminate. Inflating tire(s) to recommended pressure will clear the tire ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen band clamp and remove air filter element, tray and inlet snorkel.
- Remove bolts, disconnect wiring harness, remove upper radiator hose then remove cooling fan assembly.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position accessory drive belt aside.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Position alternator B+ protective cover aside, remove B+ termi...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2008-09 Escape, Escape Hybrid, Mariner & Mariner Hybrid
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 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.
- Remove the two wiper pivot arms nuts, then remove the wiper arms, Fig. .
- Remove the lefthand and righthand cowl end cap retainers, then the end caps, Fig. .
- ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Anti-Lock Or Rear Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp will light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at coolant adapter assembly.
- Remove hose from coolant adapter assembly.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, remove righthand front tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove righthand front lo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Seat Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CD4E TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER (EXCLUDES HYBRIDS) - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 5/9/2008 Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: Red Triangle On and Stop Safely Now Message - DTC P1A0C Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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