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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Start engine and move shift control selector lever into Reverse position.
  • With vehicle moving in Reverse, press and release brake pedal several times.
  • Move shift control selector lever into Park position, then stop engine.
  • Position both front seats to rearmost position, then remove front console screws.
  • Recline both front seats, then remove rear con...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1997-03 Escort & ZX2
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Refer to ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 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 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Disconnect H02 sensor harness clip from alternator bracket.
  • Remove air conditioning line bracket bolt.
  • Remove power steering pressure line bracket bolts.
  • Remove alternator bracket bolts.
  • Position alternator bracket aside
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts, then position alternator aside.
  • Disconnect alternator ele...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 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 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 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 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Diagram for 2000 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GASBody Diagram for 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Unlock Relay
  • Luggage Compartment Switch
  • Connector C-303
  • Connector C-702
  • Connector C-802
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2000 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Heater Control Assembly
  • Instrument Panel Dimming Module
  • Exterior Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Connector C-226
  • Connector C-252
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Ford Escort cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Front Door Speaker
  • Right Rear Speaker
  • Left Rear Speaker
  • Right Front Door Speaker
  • Integrated Control Panel (ICP)
  • 2000 Ford Escort  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Front Window Motor
  • One Touch Down Control Unit
  • Master Window Door Lock Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 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: 2000 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: 2000 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Ford Escort AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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