Ford Escort

Guys! One REAL common reason cars quit running while being driven is Broken Timing Belt. Pull the distributor cap and try turning...

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you have to take the alternator off and put the one you bought from the store on and start it and if it freezes you have to take...

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If you will go to most of the autoparts places such as Advance they have it in a book and most of the time on their computers as...

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I am not a mechanic but since both items are electrical in nature, they could be shorting each other. It could be somewhere in...

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the climate control wires all unplug at the actual control module behind the dash then just disconnect all the other electrical...

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I have a 94 mercury tracer. Probably same engine. The relay may be in the fuse compartment under the hood. Your local ford dealer...

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I know this is long after the fact for whoever asked this, but I thought I would provide a bit of valuable advise for anyone else...

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find the gas tank and follow the lines comming off of it to the fuel filter. there should be a rubber hose on each side of...

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1,3,2,4 it should be marked with a "1" or a little notch or an arrow or something. yeah what he said! might i add buying a...

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I have a 98 escort so I beleive that they are probaly similar. The top pully where the serpentine belt is has a little square in...

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I changed the bulb on my 99 Escort in following manner: I hope this helps Open trunk, Remove 2 screws that hold the taillight...

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a set of ford radio removal keys should be all that is needed. = Eddie's Tips = They sell "OEM Stereo Removal Tools" at any...

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get a haynes repair manual great step by step instructions and pix. Also, to replace the water pump will involve removing the...

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The Clutch cable is not adjustable, it is so called self adjusting, your only option if it slips or engages to high is a new...

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Hey RichThe idle speed solonoid is pprobably to blame. Take it off of the throtle body and clean it with carb cleaner. Also...

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Hey Olin The timing is controled by the ecm. GoodluckJoe Answer i looked in a book for this car and it said the cam at top...

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While the probable answer is that the fuel cutout has been trigggered by some external shock, Another case where the light comes...

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As you face the car, look to the right side of the engine. The thermostat (the one that opens as the engine warms to allow...

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It is in the rear hatch or trunk area just over drivers side rear tire. Access from inside the car. I just took off fuel tank on...

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Stalling at a Stop Here is advice: It is probably the idle control solonoid on the throtle body. Take it off and clean ...

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i'm not sure how often it happens, but it did in mine! cheap, easy to fix, makes everything all better!

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It is very likely. If no one tells you yes or no just look at the motor mounts and if they match up then you should be ok. Sorry...

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The dash lights are connected to fuse #2 in the fuse block which controls: Instrument cluster, illumination, license plate lamp,...

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Undo the bolts, leave it 3 threads then knock it with hammer. To fit new just tighted bolts. Hope that helps Depends on what...

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On my 2005 ford focus ZX3 I had to open the hatchback - unscrew the phillips bolt and then look up underneath the light housing /...

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The solenoid is attached to the starter itself, which is between the engine and the firewall.

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hey, you just gotta drain your brake fluid, unscrew the two bolts holdin it to the tranny plus the on to the engager, the thing...

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You Need a 35 Series Battery The best answer I can offer is that you need a battery that is a 35 series. They vary from brand...

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No Answer ask UHaul - you can bet that their lawyers have given them guidelines as to what cars can adequately pull the...

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it will be in one of the valve covers connected to a rubber line. It will be metal and when you shake it, it should rattle.

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in my 89 escort gt the fuel shut off switch was in the trunk on the left hand side wall. Answer Yes the fuel pump...

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Ford Escort Answer In the left part of the engine compartment there is a little twist off cap that looks like a bikes tire...

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To replace the bulbs: Unplug the electrical connector on the back of the bulb. Remove the ring around the base of the bulb by...

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The manual transaxle has a drain plug located between the two support bars that run from front to back underneath the unit. ...

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TRY TO UNHOOK HOSE FROM WASHER AND BLOW AIR THROUGH

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first, buy a repair manual I would start by purchasing a repair manual-like Haynes or Chilton- these are available at most...

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IN MY EXPIRIANCE AN INTERMITENT DOOR CHIME IS A WARNING TO A DEAD OR DYING BATTERY Answer This could also be the victim of a...

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First disconnect your speedometer cable on the back top side of the transmission. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE LEAD TERMINAL TO BATTERY!!...

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changing CV axle in 91-96 Escort You need a new or reman. axle, a new axle nut, the transmission fluid specified for your car,...

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There were 2 motors in the escort that year. B Clear. Answer near the flywheel, would be a good guess... Answer look to...

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a temperature sensor could be faulty...i have a 1994 legacy and i had the same problem...i replaced the temperature gage sensor...

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It is located under the timing cover and it is driven by the timing belt.

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electric cooling fan not working will cause this. Allow car to run and wacht the temp gauge, when it hits 225, it should have...

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Jack up the front end of the car and go right underneath it, about dead center. Find the oil pan. Plug is located on back side,...

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Some heaters are in the freeze plug and hard to get at. TAke it to a garage.

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Contact the dealer. Answer I didn't know that 1992 had dealer codes. The radio i had in my 1992 had a tape deck, with...

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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for...

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You need to lacated it first and just take off everything in your way. Make sure you put all new gaskets on and that you dont...

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Above the drivers left foot area is a fuse box that is easy to see. Above THAT fuse box is another, smaller fuse box. The...

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Note: I did this on a 95 Escort GT, should be similar though:: Take out all the screws on the bottom of the black dash panel,...

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194LLBP I looked up my Recipt that I went bought one for bulb on instrument cluster which is Instrument Panel the bulb...

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Headlight Problems Are you changing them because they are dirty? If that's it try cleaning them instead. I know exactly...

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Look in the trunk area on the passenger side. It has a little panel to allow access to the fuel cutoff.

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If you look down at the belt area, you will see a pully toward the front of the car that looks like it's attached to an arm. That...

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It is on the upper right of the engine. Find the upper radiator hose at the top right (drivers side) of the radiator, then follow...

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The cover on the passenger side of the motor has long lines on it, those are your timing marks. Hold the timing gun above them...

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You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Answer I have a...

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Escort wiring diagram - none on WWW to date - go to your local library & check out a CHILTONS manual for the car & copy...

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every easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you just need a 3/8 rachet or a breaker bar to remove it ( it has square, there put the...

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Try a Chilton manual(you can get them at most parts stores).

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The headlight assembly on newer cars is two pieces. It consists of a bezel and light bulb. The bezel is the part of the headlight...

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I PUT A POTENTIOMETER ON MINE TO INCRESE THE THROTTLE REPONSE. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR: WHEN...

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I have a 1996 Explorer, and changed an oxygen sensor just the other day. All I needed was a 7/8" wrench. Since the year of the...

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Look on the drivers side close to the firewall; it should have a screw-on cap. More improved answer: I takled this a couple of...

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I just took one out of a 95 4 door Ford Escort today. I took the molding off around the track and motor then unpluged the wires...

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if have the water pump is gonna be under the timing cover and is run by the timing belt your best off hiring someone to do it...

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The horn on my 94 Escort (same body style, I imagine) is in the very front corner behind the driver's side bumper cover. I had...

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When changing a new or swaping batteries from one vehicle to the next, the main thing to look for is the cold cranking amp or the...

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it is attached to the bell housing and makes contact with the clutch fork.

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This is a very involved procedure, that is too complex to post here. Go to any auto parts store and purchase a repair manual for...

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you need to do a voltage test and see if there's a greater load of energy returnig to the battery and compare it to the load...

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TRY CHECKING THE SWITCH IN THE HAND LEVER ITS SELF.SOMETIMES IT CAN GET A PEICE OF TRASH STUCK IN IT.OR IT CAN BE WORN...

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take transmission bolts off aprox 15? NOT SURE< bolt pan backwith new rubber gasket refill with 2 qts. then drive 2 miles check...

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Most fuel pumps are located in the gas tank. We just changed our fuel pump in our 1993 ford tempo an thats where it was located....

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if you look under yhe car,you see a pan with a bolt sticking out of it either on the forward side or the rear of it.once you find...

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hears what i do if you cant obtain a manual for your car your local library more than likely has on just go in and write...

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The answers below are not correct. There are 2 ways of adding tranny fluid to the '97 Escort 5-speed: 1. Most of the 5-speed...

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Hey BarryIt varies with the body shop. Call and get estimates on time and labor costs. GoodluckJoe

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What year? What motor? Pukenstein@aol.com Answer if it has 50,000 miles plus and your unsure of the last tuneup you should...

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On the rear of the engine(driver' side of the car), under the ignition coil assembly. The t-stat housing is held on with three 8...

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Sometimes it is a chore. If it is rusted on, you jay have to use heat around the hub. If the shoes have worn groves in it, you...

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Purchase a Haynes or Chilton's repair manual for your car at any auto parts store.

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You could quickly open the hood. Locate the fan motor in the firewall, usually on the passenger side. Disconnect probably a 2 or...

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to reset the ecu on most 95-96 ford escorts dosconect the live terminal on the battery and leave for 2mins then reconect. the ecu...

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Actually it probably wasn't customised. That is how they were made. The two sides go together right at the cat converter. There...

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I have a 99 Ford Escort SE and mine burned out also, my husband removed the cover at the shifter and there was a screw underneath...

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try changing the fuse to the tail lights as well.

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Blower not working on 99 zx2 The fuse/breaker you mention is hard to remove. I got mine out and tested it with 12v power and it...

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Go to the parts store and look in the book that hangs near the wipers and get either inserts or blades that will fit your car and...

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32 foot pounds. Check them after it has been run.

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Well the starter of the Ford Escort 1997 is on the base of the steering wheel and you can not change it!!!

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press the set button and use the seek and scan buttons to change time. Answer Press the volume control knob and hold...

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Have two people when doing this; makes it easier and faster. If the car is equiped with power locks or windows you will have to...

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brakes wore out maybe

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If it was up your ass you would know where it was.

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If it has one, it is inside the car on the firewall about 18 inches up from the floor on the pass side. Answer The fuel...

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THere is a sterio and speaker wire diagram at www.installdr.com. dont know if that helps at all

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i can get you a hood for any car 1998 and older for about 60 dollors plus shipping most of the time i can get a color match...

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