A possible reason the engine dies when the oil light comes on in a 1999 Ford Escort could be because it is in major need of an oil change. There also could be an oil pressure problem because the oil pump may need to be replaced.
why do check engine light comes on
What does it mean when the airbag light and battery light on 1999 Ford Escort flashes?
you can disconnect the battery for one minute >> then reconnect it ..... that should put the light out
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NO! The 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 liter is not an Interferance engine. Replace the belt at 120,000 miles.NO! The 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 liter is not an Interferance engine. Replace the belt at 120,000 miles.
If the red " BRAKE " light in your dash is lit up , that means that either your parking / emergency brake is engaged or the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW in the brake master cylinder located in the engine compartment on your 1999 Ford Escort
The engine diagram for the 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 can be found in the owner's manual for the car. You can also find the engine diagram online at Owner.Ford.Com or on the Do It Yourself website.
The check engine light comes on when the computer detects a problem and sets a code. You need to have it diagnosed with a scan tool.
I have a 99 Hyundai Sonata That the check engine light came on, and # 3 & 5 Injectors were fouled
Yes as long as they are both the same type of Escort such as LX or Zx2.
It's bolted to the engine.
According to the 1999 Ford Escort owners manual : ( 5W-30 engine oil is used in the 2.0 liter SOHC engine ) and also the 2.0 liter DOHC , Zetec engine