the timing belt is located on the left side of the engine in the engine bay. Most mechanics will probably have to disconnect the motor mount to elevate the engine to access the cover and belt. the cover has three bolts holding it. Of course, you would have to remove the serpentine belt to access. Be aware of the serpentine belts positioning, it seems to be a common question! Oops, misunderstood the question , thought the qestion read 1999 not 1989. Anyway, this is for the Escort ZX2!
It will cost approximately $500 to change the timing belt in your 2002 escort. The exact cost is dependent upon several factors.
Yes. its on the timing belt and therfore difficult to change.
timing belt
timing belt
water pump is located under timing belt cover! change it when you change the belt.
The water pump should be driven by the timing belt, yes. If you change the water pump, you might wanna change the timing belt and tensioner while you're in there.
This car will use a timing belt.
get a haynes or chilton manual the job is quite involved you have to remove the timing cover and belt and such. when you do the job change the timing belt since you will there anyway.
97 ford escort 2000 timing belt replacement
No , it's a timing BELT
every 70,000 miles.
it should be checked every 3rd oil change 5-10000 km