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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Aspire cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> 1994 -> 1994 2.0L/4-121 Engine -> 1995 -> 1995 2.0L/4-121 Engine -> 2.5L/V6-153 Engine -> ASPIRE -> CAPRI -> ESCORT & TRACER -> Less A/C -> PROBE -> TEMPO & TOPAZ -> VILLAGER -> WINDSTAR -> With A/C
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Aspire SE 1.3 L4 GAS

Refer to MOTOR's "Auto Engine Performance & Driveability Manual" for additional EEC-IV and EEC-V diagnostic procedures and testing.

Perform visual inspection before performing diagnosis and testing procedures.

  • Check coolant level and condition.
  • Check condition of radiator, thermostat and hoses.
  • Check for fan blade interference.
  • Check for proper mounting of fan motor.
  • Check for proper fan blade attachment to motor.
  • Check for blown fuses.
  • Check wiring harnesses for damaged wires and poor or corroded connectors.
  • Ensure battery is ful...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Aspire cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Aspire, Escort & Tracer -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Aspire -> CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES -> CONTINUOUS TEST -> Escort & Tracer -> KEY ON-ENGINE RUNNING (KOER) TEST -> ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS -> PINPOINT TESTS -> QUICK TEST -> RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES -> Using Analog VOM -> Using Rotunda Super STAR II -> WARNING INDICATOR
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Aspire SE 1.3 L4 GAS

QUICK TEST

For Quick Test, refer to Figs. and on Aspire models and Figs. and on Escort and Tracer models.

WARNING INDICATOR

The anti-lock brake warning indicator will come on to warn the driver of an ABS failure. Normal brake system operation will still be available. However, the wheels will lock up under hard braking.

ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS

On-Board Diagnostics is divided into two specialized tests, the "Key ON-Engine Running (KOER) Test" and the "Continuous Test." Before performing either test, inspect the anti-lock brake warning indicator to verify a fault has been detected by t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Aspire cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 1994-97 Aspire & Festiva
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Aspire 1.3 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Aspire cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Aspire SE 1.3 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Drain transmission fluid from transaxle.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Use small cape chisel to carefully raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer.
  • While applying brakes, loosen but do not remove front axle wheel hub retainer.
  • Remove ball joint clamp bolt and nut.
  • Carefully pry down on front suspension lower arm to separate ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
  • Separate driveshaft and joint from transaxle gradually. If driveshaft is yanked from transaxle, d...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Aspire cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aspire 1.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut.
  • Remove B+ terminal lead.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
  • Remove alternator adjustment bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove alternator mounting...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Aspire cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Aspire 1.3 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. It may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspect. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Aspire cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aspire 1.3 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then the cooling fan motor electrical connector.
  • Remove radiator cap, then drain engine coolant.
  • Disconnect all coolant hoses to radiator.
  • On models with automatic transaxles, disconnect oil cooler lines.
  • On all model...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Aspire cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning w/o Power Steering -> Air Conditioning w/Power Steering -> Alternator
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Aspire SE 1.3 L4 GAS

Air Conditioning w/o Power Steering

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen drive belt idler pulley nut.
  • Loosen idler pulley adjusting bolt until there is enough slack to remove A/C compressor drive belt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive belt from drive belt idler pulley.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque drive belt idler pulley nut to 27 to 38 ft. lbs.

Air Conditioning w/Power Steering

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Remove air cleaner intake tube and engine air cleaner.
  • Loosen po...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Ford Aspire cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1994 Ford Aspire  1.3 L4 GASBody Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1994 Ford Aspire 1.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defroster Relay
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • Right Front Door Switch
  • Left Front Door Speaker
  • Dome Lamp
  • Body Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Ford Aspire  1.3 L4 GASBody Component & Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Ford Aspire 1.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • Dome Lamp
  • Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sender
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp Assembly
  • Right Hand Front Door Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Aspire cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1995 Ford Aspire  1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 Ford Aspire 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Parking Lamp Relay
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Multi-Function Switch
  • Instrument Cluster Illumination
  • 1995 Ford Aspire SE 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 Ford Aspire SE 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Washer Pump
  • Wiper Motor
  • Multi-Function Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Ford Aspire cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C SYS SERVICE - TSB REFERENCE LIST FOR PROCEDURES
    Vehicle: 1995 Ford Aspire SE 1.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: BRAKES - PREVENTING BRAKE VIBRATION - TIP - REV
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aspire 1.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Aspire AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Aspire 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 Ford Aspire 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 Ford Aspire 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 Ford Aspire 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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