1. Take the negative cable end loose first, then the positive (red ) side.
2. Remove the hold down.
3. Lift the cover off.
4. Remove the battery.
When installing the new battery put the positive post on first.
Remove the neg battery cable, then the belt.Then the wiring and mounting bolts,
1997 escort tranny's are a breed of their own you must replace it with a 1997 transmission.
It will cost approximately $450 to replace the clutch in your 1997 Ford Escort. The clutch will cost approximately $200 and require four hours of labor to install.
Unbolt it from the frame of the car. Silly!
There could be several reasons why a 1997 Ford Escort will not start. A few reasons could be the starter, the battery, spark plugs and wires, or even a blown engine.
Under the hood near your battery.
I finally went to the Ford parts department and they provided me with the diagram to replace the belt. Thanks anyway.
how many freeze plug at 1997 ford escort
The firing order of a 1997 Ford Escort is 4,1,2,3
No
were is number four cylinder 1997 ford escort
replace front brake discs and pads.