1998 Ford Escort A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Ford Escort

  • 1998 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1998 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1998 Ford Escort Sport 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1989, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:P

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Thermostat, Replace -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 3.9L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> DOHC Engine -> SOHC Engine
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

2.0L Engine
  • Remove engine air intake resonators from air cleaner assembly.
  • Drain engine cooling system so engine coolant level is below thermostat, then disconnect upper radiator hose and overflow hose from water hose connection.
  • Remove water outlet connection bolts, then the connection from thermostat housing, Fig. .
  • Remove thermostat and seal from housing.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
2.5L Engine
  • Drain engine cooling system so engine coolant level is below water thermostat.
  • Disconnect radiator hoses from thermostat h...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> 1998-2000
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Arming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1992-98 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-97 -> 1995 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Fixed Orifice Tube (Expansion Valve), Replace -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Focus -> LS -> Sable, Taurus & Mark VIII
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Continental

Do not attempt to remove the fixed orifice tube with orifice removal tool, it is an integral part of the liquid line. When a new fixed orifice tube is required, the line must be cut and a new fixed orifice kit installed.

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove condenser to evaporator tube.
  • Locate evaporator core orifice.
  • Cut a 2.5 inch section from condenser to evaporator tube to remove evaporator core orifice.
  • Clean tube ends, then install new evaporator core orifice kit.
  • Ensure flow dir...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 1998 -> 1998-99 -> 1999-2000 -> 2000 -> Continental -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis -> Escort & Tracer -> Focus -> LS -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus -> Town Car
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Continental
  • Remove rear seat airflow duct.
  • Remove instrument panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel."
  • Drain coolant into suitable container, to level below heater core.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Loosen screw and disconnect electrical connector from powertrain control module.
  • Disconnect heater hoses from heater core.
  • Disconnect vacuum supply hose.
  • Disconnect condenser to evaporator tube and evaporator to accumulator tube spring lock couplings from A/C evaporator core using suitable spring lock coupling disco...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Escort cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Escort Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable ...

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