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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1992-93 -> Oil Level Check -> Cherokee, Comanche, Monaco, Premier & Wrangler -> Chrysler Corp. -> Ford Motor Co. -> General Motors -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

Chrysler Corp.

Cherokee, Comanche, Monaco, Premier & Wrangler

Compressor oil level should be checked whenever system is discharged for service part replacement or after rapid loss of refrigerant.

This compressor is a high speed unit. Proper operation requires sufficient lubrication, but excess oil will reduce cooling efficiency.

  • Determine the mounting angle of the compressor, then compare angle to Figs. and , for acceptable oil level.
  • Remove oil filler plug and, looking through plug hole, turn front clutch plate to position piston connect...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> BENDIX DIAPHRAGM TYPES -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal Or No Assist -> No Or Slow Release
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS

On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes refer to appropriate "Anti-Lock Brakes".

Complaints about power brake operation should be handled as if two separate systems exist. Check for faults in the hydraulic system first. If it is satisfactory, start inspecting the power brake circuit. For a quick check of proper power unit operation, press the brake pedal firmly and then start the engine. The pedal should fall away slightly and less pressure should be needed to maintain the pedal in any position.

Another check begins with installation of a suitable pressure gauge in the brake hydr...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1989-97 Aspire & Festiva 1.3L Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Drain transmission fluid from transaxle.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Use small cape chisel to carefully raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer.
  • While applying brakes, loosen but do not remove front axle wheel hub retainer.
  • Remove ball joint clamp bolt and nut.
  • Carefully pry down on front suspension lower arm to separate ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
  • Separate driveshaft and joint from transaxle gradually. If driveshaft is yanked from transaxle, d...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transaxle -> Manual Transaxle
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 L4 GAS

Automatic Transaxle

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove upper starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove manifold to cylinder block bracket bolts, then bracket.
  • Remove mounting bracket to support bracket bolt.
  • Remove support bracket.
  • Remove nuts and washers that secure mounting bracket to starter motor.
  • Disconnect the B+ and S terminal connectors at starter solenoid.
  • Remove lower starter motor mounting bolt.
  • Remove starter motor from vehicle.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air B...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at cylinder head fitting using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from cylinder head fitting.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at lower radiator hose using hose clamp...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning with Power Steering -> Air Conditioning without Power Steering -> Alternator
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 L4 GAS

Air Conditioning without Power Steering

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen drive belt idler pulley nut.
  • Loosen idler pulley adjusting bolt until there is enough slack to remove A/C compressor drive belt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive belt from drive belt idler pulley.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque drive belt idler pulley nut to 27 to 38 ft. lbs.

Air Conditioning with Power Steering

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Remove air cleaner intake tube and engine air cleaner.
  • Lo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1992 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1992 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 L4 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1992 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan Relay
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Parking Lamp Relay
  • WOT A/C Cutoff Relay
  • Refrigerant Pressure Switch
  • Body Component Locations Diagram for 1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GASBody Component Locations Diagram for 1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • ATX Select Illumination
  • Seat Belt Switch
  • Liftgate Wiper Motor
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • RH Front Passive Restraint Limit Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Alternator
  • 1992 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Control Mirror Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1992 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1992 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1992 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1992 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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