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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort 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 Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> Ford Motor Co.
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aspire, Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Aspire -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Drive Cycle Test -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Pinpoint Tests -> Using Analog VOM -> Using Rotunda Super STAR II -> Warning Indicator
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Escort Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Aspire

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes may be retrieved using the following methods:

  • Identifying voltage fluctuations with analog voltmeter.
  • Identifying flashes of anti-lock brake warning indicator.
  • Reading digital or audible diagnostic trouble code from Rotunda Super STAR II Tester tool No. 007-0041B, or equivalent, using Rotunda Super MECS Adapter tool No. 007-00052, or equivalent.

The test connector available for obtaining diagnostic trouble codes is the Data Link Connector (DLC), located near the battery.

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-96 Escort, Escort ZX2, EXP, Lynx, LN7 & Tracer -> Except Wagon -> Wagon
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS

Except Wagon

The inertia switch is located on righthand si...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Escort LX-E 1.8 L4 GAS

If removing both right and left side halfshafts, appropriate plugs must be installed. Failure to do so may result in dislocation of differential side gears, necessitating transaxle disassembly to re-align gears.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and splash shield.
  • Raise staked portion of halfshaft retaining nut using suitable tool.
  • Remove retaining nut and discard.
  • Remove cotter pin from tie rod end and separate tie rod end from steering knuckle using a suitable tie rod remover tool.
  • Remove lower ball joint clamp bolt and pry down on lower control arm to separate ball joi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on hoist.
  • Disconnect starter cable at starter terminal.
  • Remove bolts attaching starter rear support bracket.
  • On vehicles equipped with a roll restrictor brace to ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Escort 1.9 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 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Escort 1.9 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at thermostat housing using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from thermostat housing.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Components Diagram for 1995 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GASBody Components Diagram for 1995 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Rear Speaker
  • Left Rear Speaker
  • Rear Window Defrost Grid
  • Right Rear Door Lock Motor
  • Right Front Limit Switch
  • Premium Sound Amplifier Diagram for 1989 Ford Escort GT 1.9 L4 GASPremium Sound Amplifier Diagram for 1989 Ford Escort GT 1.9 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Premium Sound Amplifier
  • Connector C233
  • Connector C234
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

    1990 Ford Escort GT 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Ford Escort GT 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Warning Chime Module
  • Digital Clock
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Radio
  • Power Mirror Switch
  • 2002 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • PCM Power Relay
  • Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM)
  • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: A/C - ADDING REFRIGERANT OIL - SERVICE TIP
    Vehicle: 1991 Ford Escort Pony 1.9 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: A/C - IDENT OF NON-APPROVED REFRIGERANTS - REV
    Vehicle: 1993 Ford Escort LX 1.9 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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