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Ford Escort LX

The Escort LX is a compact car produced by Ford Motor Company. Similar to other Escort models, this vehicle adopted the general design and badge of its European model counterpart.

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If the gas gauge is stuck in one spot on a 1997 Ford Escort how do you access it to try and fix it?

check the fuse, it should be linked to other devices in the vehicle if you've noticed other components (radio, interior lights, etc.) not working. if the gauge is pegged in the super high or low position and the fuse is good, pull apart dash and check voltage reading at gauge wiring (you need voltage values from ford to determine if the gauge is out or if it is indeed telling you the right reading). If the gauge wiring checks out, the sender unit on your fuel pump went out and it is integral with the fuel pump itself. Ala, time to replace the fuel pump. Good luck.

What is wrong with my car 1.9 liter escort bucking at freeway speeds?

I had a similar problem. Check your intake tube for cracks. If there is a crack it the motor will suck in more air and that throws off the Mass Air Flow Sensor.

On a 95 escort does the seat belt motor on a 2 door fit a 4 door?

No you cannot. The motor will not bolt up the same to the body. I tried using a motor from a four door into a two door and did not work. Those seat belts are just a big pain in the butt anyways. When I locked both of mine on my 95 LX Sport I left them alone.

How do you remove the ignition switch on a 2001 Tundra?

"you can't unless you grind off the bolts from the steering column bracket. Most times people just change the whole steering column because its all part of one unit."

Actually, you can do it without grinding the bolts -

remove the lower trim panel (below the steering wheel)

insert your ignition key and turn it to acc

on the bottom of the ignition switch, there is a button you have to push in and you can then remove the switch

What causes 97 ford escort 4th cylinder misfire?

I have a 97 escort lx wagon and recently I got the #4 cly. misfire after replacing the wires and plug's misfired again causing the check engine light to come on,had it checked at the auto parts store and got the #4 cyl. misfire.replaced the dist. cap.still had problems,took it to Bob Lees auto repair and the engine went south on a test drive.
Busted piston!!! . probably a timing belt problem!!!!!

Is there low fuel light on 96 Ford Escort?

I was looking at the 1996 Ford Escort Owner Guide and it doesn't show

anything about it having a low fuel warning light ( or a check " gage " light )

What is the point gap for 1989 ford 4-cylinder?

The 1989 Ford Escort is computer controlled and therefore has no points or gap.

Whats is the fuse box layout or diagram for a ford escort se 1998 model?

I spent hours looking for this layout this morning as I was unsure of some of the pictures on the back of the fuse box cover. I had no luck. I own a 1998 Ford Escort Finesse 1.6. I eventually found my manual and decided there are some things you can't find on the net. I am therefore typing it up for the next person who is looking for it so they can find it on the net.

Jenny

Ford Escort Central fuse box.

Fuse number Rating Amp Circuits protected

1 30 Starter solenoid

2 25 Heater blower, air conditioning clutch solenoid

3 15 Headlamp switch

4 10 Side light right-hand side

5 15 Main beam left-hand side

6 15 Main beam right-hand side

7 10 Side light left-hand side, auxiliary driving light

8 7.5 EEC lV module

9 20 Anti lock braking system

10 30 Headlight washer system

11 7.5 Air bag

12 10 Control lights, main beam switch

13 15 Diesel fuel filter heater

14 15 Fuel pump

15 10 HEGO sensor (catalytic converter)

16 20 Cold start valve, engine management

17 15 Heated seats

18 15 Supplementary radio equipment

19 30 Electrically operated front windows and sliding roof

20 30 Cooling fan

21 7.5 ABS module

22 20 Ignition coil

23 25 Electrically operated rear windows


24 30 Anti-lock breaking

25 20 Wiper motor, screen washer

26 10 Direction indicators, reversing lights

27 25 Heated rear screen and exterior mirrors

28 15 Horn, hazard flasher

29 15 Interior lights, cigar lighter, radio, clock

30 10 Dipped beam left-hand side

31 10 Dipped beam right-hand side

32 15 Fog lamps

33 20 Electrically operated seats

34 15 Heated washer jets, brake lights

Auxiliary fuse on the rear of the fuse box (under bonnet)

35 20 Central locking

I spent hours looking for this layout this morning as I was unsure of some of the pictures on the back of the fuse box cover. I had no luck. I own a 1998 Ford Escort Finesse 1.6. I eventually found my manual and decided there are some things you can't find on the net. I am therefore typing it up for the next person who is looking for it so they can find it on the net.

Jenny

Ford Escort Central fuse box.

Fuse number Rating Amp Circuits protected

1 30 Starter solenoid

2 25 Heater blower, air conditioning clutch solenoid

3 15 Headlamp switch

4 10 Side light right-hand side

5 15 Main beam left-hand side

6 15 Main beam right-hand side

7 10 Side light left-hand side, auxiliary driving light

8 7.5 EEC lV module

9 20 Anti lock braking system

10 30 Headlight washer system

11 7.5 Air bag

12 10 Control lights, main beam switch

13 15 Diesel fuel filter heater

14 15 Fuel pump

15 10 HEGO sensor (catalytic converter)

16 20 Cold start valve, engine management

17 15 Heated seats

18 15 Supplementary radio equipment

19 30 Electrically operated front windows and sliding roof

20 30 Cooling fan

21 7.5 ABS module

22 20 Ignition coil

23 25 Electrically operated rear windows


24 30 Anti-lock breaking

25 20 Wiper motor, screen washer

26 10 Direction indicators, reversing lights

27 25 Heated rear screen and exterior mirrors

28 15 Horn, hazard flasher

29 15 Interior lights, cigar lighter, radio, clock

30 10 Dipped beam left-hand side

31 10 Dipped beam right-hand side

32 15 Fog lamps

33 20 Electrically operated seats

34 15 Heated washer jets, brake lights

Auxiliary fuse on the rear of the fuse box (under bonnet)

35 20 Central locking

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You can view the 1998 Ford Escort owners manual ( for NORTH AMERICA ) online at :

www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces )

Click on Owner Guides

( the fuses and relays section starts on page 106 )

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How do you replace a water pump on a 1989 Ford Escort?

i was wondering if you changed you water pump??? i got mine almost out all but 2 bolts...not to bad. you have to take the timing cover and belt off..then your water pump is right there..pass..side..remove right tire...let me know about the bolts...

What is first shift?

Usually, that means 7 AM until 3 PM. 7am-3pm is first shift 3pm-11pm is second shift 11pm-7am is third shift

Does your 1998 ford escort zx2 come with abs?

On a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 there will be an " ABS " warning light under

the engine temperature gauge . When you turn the ignition key to the run

position , just before starting the vehicle , the light should come on for a

few seconds to prove that the bulb works ( I don't know if ABS was a

standard feature on the ZX2 model )

How much oil does a 97 ford escort lx need?

With engine oil filter change ( 3.8 liters / 4.0 quarts of engine oil ) for the 2.0

SPI engine in a 1997 Ford Escort according to the Owner Guide

Does the shape or size of a ball effect the bounce of it?

Does the size of the ball determine how high the ball will bounce? I need the answer for a science project.

Why would your engine race while in neutral?

AnswerVacuum leak. Sensor going bad that will make a fuel adjustment that in not needed. It tells the computer to add fuel, when the computer does, other sensors say that there is too much fuel and tell the computer to back off, thus the idle fluctuation. AnswerCould be insufficent free play in your throttle cable or a binding throttle cable. Answerif you have a carb, it could have been adjusted wrong, i need mine adjusted since the engine is new...usually needs to be retuned with new exhause, engine parts, and eveyrthing related to that.

Another Answer: The "AIS" (Automatic Idle control) is a step motor controlling a valve that bypasses the throttle valve or Throttle Body butterfly. At some point in time, the valve starts to fail and do not work properly, causing erratic or high idle speeds. Sometimes it can be cleaned, but frequently signals a worn mechanism and it is better to replace it, it should not be expensive. But check that one before purchasing the replacement.

Instructions on how to tighten the throttle cable on a 1995 ford escort lx?

loosen cable(bolt on either side of the support) adjust the cable using the bolts, then re-tighten