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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Except 1999-2002

Disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is required to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles to allow PCM time to relearn operating strategy.

1999-2002
Automatic Data Transfer
  • Prior to removing old PCM, connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Follow scan tool manufacturers' instructions to download data from old PCM.
  • Install new PCM and connect scan tool to DLC.
  • Follow scan tool manufactur...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, caliper and linings. Inspect wheel bearings and repack if required.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

If caliper is removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Blow out drilled passages and bores with compressed air. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears, replace as required.

Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or corrosion can be cleaned with crocus clo...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2002-05 Thunderbird, 2000-06 LS, 1984-87 Escort, Tracer, Tempo & Topaz 2.0L Diesel Engine & 1984-85 Continental & Mark VI 2.4L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the pro...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lug nuts and remove front tire and wheel.
  • Raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer using a small cape chisel.
  • Remove and discard front axle wheel hub retainer.
  • Remove cotter pin and tie rod end nut.
  • Use a suitable tool to separate tie rod end from front wheel knuckle.
  • Remove stabilizer bar link.
  • Remove nut and ball joint pinch bolt.
  • Pry down on front suspension lower arm separating front suspension lower arm ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
  • Pull outward on front wheel knuckle then pull front wheel driveshaft and joint from front w...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air duct from throttle body to resonance chamber.
  • Remove starter motor upper mounting bolts, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect S terminal connector from starter solenoid. When disconnecting connector from S terminal, grasp connector and depress plastic tab to remove.
  • Remove B+ terminal mounting nut and disco...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 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 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove mounting bolts and righthand splash shield, Fig. .
  • Disconnect lower radiator hose and lower oil cooler outlet tube, Fig. .
  • Remove two oil cooler tube bracket bolts.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Discon...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Diagram for 1999 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GASBody Diagram for 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • Liftgate Latch Switch
  • Fuel Pump Driver Module
  • Connector C-302
  • Connector C-415
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 1999 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Steering Pressure Sensor
  • Radio Noise Capacitor
  • Left Fog Lamp
  • Knock Sensor
  • Idle Air Control Valve
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • License Lamp
  • Park Sense Switch
  • High Mounted Stoplamp
  • Luggage Compartment Switch
  • Fuel Pump Driver Module
  • 1999 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Hydraulic Control Unit
  • Antilock Brake Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Ford Escort 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: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1999 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Ford Escort 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 1999 Ford Escort 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 1999 Ford Escort 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 1999 Ford Escort 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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