wear and tear, transmission oil leakage causing gears to freeze up/chip causing more damage etc.
how would you damage the halfway valve on a ford econo van
You must go to a service outlet. Without the proper equipment, you could damage the whole system by over charging it.
If you have a tire iron with a narrow tip on the end opposite of where you loosen the lug nuts then you can stick it in the crank hole and turn it until the spare tire is lowered. Sam Kent
weak or faulty battery, faulty alternator (or slipping alternator belt causing battery not to charge) or faulty starter motor
tailgate
Your suspension is probably shot. Check your shock absorbers.
The fuel pump is at the top of the fuel tank. Tank must be lowered to gain access.
If this is the European Escort This engine is classed as an interference engine. In the event of belt failiure the valves meet the pistons causing the valves to bend and possibly other engine damage.
Alternator causing interferance.
if it becomes misaligned, then yes it has the potential to do damage.
You may have dirt inside the track. Clean it out...