It has a timing chain. I don't know the answer to the latter part of the question, sorry. I've actually had the same issue finding true engine specs, not just the basics and the interior features!
Its a random misfire detected
V6 engine ( 5 quarts / 4.7 liters ) WITH ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE
Gt with 4.6 L - V8 engine ( 6 quarts/ 5.7 liters ) with filter change
First, drain off the radiator fluid to a level below the upper radiator hose. Then disconnect the hose from the water neck on the engine block (and from the radiator if you wish). Remove the water neck, and the thermostat is right there to replace (under the water neck on the engine intake). After replacing the thermostat and bolting down the water neck, reconnect the upper radiator hose, etc, warm the car up. add radiator fluid, then be sure to loosen the screw on the water neck that allows any trapped air in the water neck to escape. You should see a stream of radiator fluid exiting the vent on the water neck. Retighten the vent screw, and fill the radiator to the top and replace the pressure cap, and you should be good for a long time.
Mine was zip-tied and stuck behind one of the headlights. It seems that it was never used so I would check there first. I found it changing a bulb. Didn't know what it was at first since I'm still young & dumb.
Well if they dont work at all i would look undernear your dash near the pedals and check your fuses cuz most the time its just a blown fuze but it might be something else i dont know
i have a buddy who drives an escape and he rencently had trouble with his car shaking. he said whenever he put the keys in the ignition that the escape would shake vibrantly. so he said he took it to his father-in-law's house because he's been a car technition since vietnam(he got a purple heart for trying to run supplies to stranded soldiers, god bless him). so my friend took off work for the next 3 or 4 days. they worked so hard and diligently for hours each day. but then his stove caught fire and half of his house burnt to the ground. but then i loaned 25 grand and he just bought a new car. good luck
If your 2002 Ford Escape 4-Cyl Engine is anything like my 2006 Ford Escape XLS 2.3L 5-Speed Manual Transmission, click on the following link to access FORDPARTS.COM
Your part does not come up on this site but mine does. After opening this webpage, follow the selections below the link.
http://www.fordparts.com/
SHOP BY: Model
SELECT YEAR: 2006
SELECT A MAKE: Ford
SELECT A MODEL: Escape
SELECT CATEGORY: Emission Control
SELECT SUB-CATEGORY: Crankcase Ventilation System
POP-UP WINDOW - ATTRIBUTES - ENGINE BASE: 2.3L - 4Cyl
SCROLL DOWN TO: PCV Valve, Motorcraft P/N EV-274 (Ford Part ID: 6A666)
CLICK ON: VIEW IMAGE - PCV Valve is located on the TOP-SIDE of the OIL SEPARATOR. The OIL SEPARATOR is in the center of the Engine, facing FORWARD. You can print the image!
Hope this helps!
SUBMITTED: Friday, 03JUN11
5W-20 , according to the Owner Guide
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Just adding to the answer :
With engine oil filter change the 2.0 liter Zetec four cylinder engine in a 2004
Ford Escape takes ( 4.5 U.S. quarts )
* 5W-20 as mentioned above
On a 2009 Ford Escape , both engines ( 2.5 liter four cylinder and 3.0 liter
V6 ) use timing CHAINS
Oxygen Sensor
Some vehicles have (2) and some have (4) O2 sensors.
When you start looking at the O2 sensors, they are normally numbered something like "Bank 1 Sensor 1" Bank 1 is on the passenger side; Bank 2 is on the driver's side. Sensor 1 is the upstream sensor (near the frame, between the block and the cat) and Sensor 2 is near the Y-pipe (downstream of the cat).
Normally it is the upstream sensors (sensor 1) that go first. They see the harshest conditions.
You will need;
Oxygen Sensor Socket
Anti-Seized
Penetrating Oil
I have even used a small plumbers propane tank and heat it up and it help get them free.
Sometimes it will take 15 minutes or take a few hours it depends on your luck...
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Oxygen Sensor
There are actually (4) O2 sensors on your truck. If you look inside the wheel wells behind the fender liner, right about where the frame is one O2 sensor, the other is underneath the truck about half way back in relation to the transmission. If you see where the exhaust joints together, you went about 6" too far.
When you start looking at the O2 sensors, they are normally numbered something like "Bank 1 Sensor 1" Bank 1 is on the passenger side; Bank 2 is on the driver's side. Sensor 1 is the upstream sensor (near the frame, between the block and the cat) and Sensor 2 is near the Y-pipe (downstream of the cat).
Normally it is the upstream sensors (sensor 1) that go first. They see the harshest conditions.
You will need;
Oxygen Sensor Socket
Anti-Seized
Penetrating Oil
Sometimes it will take 15 minutes or take a few hours it depends on your luck…
#1----#2----#3
#4----#5----#6
front of Ford Escape > driver
In order:
Engine coolant may not be full.
Sensor may be damaged or stuck.
Wiring may be damaged.
OE charge of DexCool and supplemental sealant may cause sensor to stick.
BCM or IPC may be damaged.