Ford Escort LX

3.8 liters ( 232 cubic inch ) V6

If the answer below doesn't solve the problem, have the alternator checked, as the regulator may not be working properly. Have it checked fairly soon, as fluctuations like those you describe can harm the car's computer and electronics. Clean both battery cables good and make sure there is a good ground between the engine and body. This ground is important so make sure it is tight and clean {no paint or grease}

The most common problem I have seen with an automatic shifting hard without a pattern in the wrong fluid level. Check the tranny fluid with the car running after going through all of the gears. You can over-fill the transmission causing it to act up.

Make sure the oil isn't black also. Remember, the engine has to be at idle; a common error.

If it throws the "service engine soon" light; get it read free at a shop. If the oil is good and the light never came on; send a reply and I can help you further.

Your year of Escort takes R 12 refrigerant. It is no longer available in 14 oz cans. It does come in 20 lb. bulk. In 1994 Ford Escorts went to R-134a refrigerant which will not harm the ozone layer. Kits are made to change the earlier systems which take R12 over to R-134a which mainly involves changing the charge ports. You could take it to an A/C shop and they could recharge it with R12 or you could change the ports over and get a kit at the parts place to recharge it yourself. Detailed instructions come with the R134a charge kits.

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On a 1997 Ford Escort :

Open the drivers door and on the latch pillar you will see an information

sticker . One of the things the sticker shows is the original size of tires on

the vehicle from the factory

You'll have to explain more, to many things could have happened. What happened when it first cut off on you? Did it seem like any grinding or anything seized. Any abnormal smoke? Check your fuel pump first, then fuel filter, cap and rotor wires, plugs...

There is a recall on '97 sunfires ignition switches. My car wouldn't start and after trying it several times smoke started coming from the ignition column. they will install a relay switch w/ your ignition switch to convert high voltage away from it. If it doesn't start and you continually try it or hold it back too long it will start to burn as mine did A Pontiac dealership fixed it for free but I had to fight them on the towing costs. I would do a search on the recall or call a Pontiac/GM dealership and they can tell you if it goes towards yours... you!

Also check for other recalls such as the PCM recall.

Yes , Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) shows it as an interference engine

Take the negative cable off the battery and wait 1 minute for the backup supply of current to dissipate in the air bag system.

1. Insert special tool (Ford T 87P-19061-A) to separate the radio from the mounting bracket. If you don't have the special tool you can us lengths of a coathanger.

2. Slip the radio out far enough to disconnect the antenna lead and electrical connectors.

3. Installation is the reverse of these steps.

This is actually much easier than most repair shops will tell you. We had the timing belt replaced on my son's fiance's '91 Escort at a cost of $750.00. When the belt on my '91 Escort let go, I replaced it in a little over 2 hours for $11.92, including tax!

My best advice to you is to invest about $12.00 (at my local AutoZone) for a small Haynes Repair Manual. This small manual will give you all of the instructions and photos needed to do the job. My water pump, idler pulley, and tensioning spring were all in good shape. Make sure you check these parts after you get the front end apart. Unless you have over 150,000 miles on your Escort, they're probably just fine.

I did find that it was easier to support the engine with blocking from underneath and pull the engine mount to get out the plastic timing belt cover. Other than that, the manual takes you through it step-by-step. It only requires basic tools (other than a puller for the crankshaft) and is quite a simple procedure.

If you don't have a gear puller, either buy a cheap one at Harbor Freight (that's what I used) or borrow one from your local parts house. AutoZone and Checker Auto loan their tools for free with only a deposit until you return them.

I would say "Good Luck", but you won't need it. It's really easier than it seems.

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Fill the brake reservoir with fluid. Starting with the right rear wheel, then left rear wheel, then right front wheel and lastly Left front wheel. As you are bleeding the brakes keep the reservoir full of fluid. Have some body pump up the brakes and hold it to the floor, Put a clear plastic hose over the bleeder valve into a container of brake fluid. As the assistant is holding the pumped up pedal to the floor, open the bleeder valve and watch for air bubbles in the container. Then, close the valve and have the assistant pump the pedal again and hold it to the floor. Open the valve and check for bubbles again. Do this on all four wheels until you get a GOOD pedal.

The button on top of the fuel pump shut off switch ( inertia switch ) should be

( DOWN ) If the button has popped up on the top of the switch then no power

is going to the electric fuel pump

How do you replace a 1999 Ford Escort headlight - could use a picture.

How do you replace a 1999 Ford Escort headlight bulb?"

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 oil capacity of a 99 Ford Escort is 4 quarts. Use 5W-30 weight oil. Use a SM rated oil which is the highest rating.

The speed sensor on a 1997 Escort is located on the transmission. It is right behind the bell housing. The Code PO715 means that this sensor needs to be fixed or replaced. This sensor can sometimes pop out of its plug, so do not purchase a new one until this is checked.

In dash fuse box on the 89 prelude is located to the left of your steering wheel approximately even with the bottom of the steering wheel.

The thinner a piece of wire, the more the resistance and the less space there is. The thicker the wire, the more space there is and the more current is allowed into the wire. This allows the fuse to melt later.

yes. the body style of the escort was the same amongst the LX trim package from 1991 to 1996. everything will directly bolt-on.

If you own a 2003-2009 ford f-150 with a rattle under the drivers side dash that sounds kind of like a metal tab or spring,,,try this. look at the brake pedal carrier assembly >> the metal frame that holds the pivot pin for your brake pedal >> it has 2 bolts that mount it to the sheet metal way up under your dash. You can either loosen the one closest to the drivers side door by 1/4 of a turn, this usually works on 75% of the time , or you can remove both bolts and put 2 thin washers behind the metal carrier.

In the fuel tank. Accessed from the top. Look for an access panel. if there is none, the tank will have to be removed. New Answer it is on top of fuel tank,access it by removing rear seat

Make sure the door lock is set to the unlocked position, then pull on the door handle.

"If you want to replace it, bad idea, that will be ALOT more costly. I had my original SRS module sent in for a reset. I just googled a company called www.myairbags.com and they reset mine for $55 and shipped it back to me free of charge, I hooked it up and it works like brand new! and I saved about $560.

*Disconnect battery if you are working with the Airbag Module, if its powered and it feels movement, It could trigger the Airbags to blow."