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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Description -> Aerostar -> E-150 -> E-250, E-350, F-250HD, F-350 & F-Super Duty Series -> E-Super Duty & F-Super Duty -> Escape -> Expedition, Explorer, Mountaineer, Navigator, F-150 & F-250LD -> Front -> Ranger -> Rear -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

Aerostar

These models use a pin sliding caliper type system, Fig. , in which the caliper slides on two pins attached to the spindle assembly.

Escape

Front

The caliper used on this model is bolted to the spindle assembly using slide pins.

Expedition, Explorer, Mountaineer, Navigator, F-150 & F-250LD

Front

The caliper used on these models is bolted to the spindle assembly and has dual pistons, Fig. .

Rear

These models use a pin slider caliper type system, in which the caliper slides on two pins attached to the spindle assembly.

E-150

These models use the LD (Light Duty) pin rail sliding caliper...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

On model...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

Rear

Do not swap driveshaft assembles from different vehicles. The Escape Hybrid drive shaft is longer than the driveshaft in the Escape/Mariner and is not interchangeable.

  • With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
  • Remove ground strap bolt.
  • Remove and discard 6 front driveshaft-to-transfer case bolts and washers. Do not reuse CV joint bolts and washers. Install new bolts and washers or damage to vehicle may occur.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to center bearing.
  • Remove and discard 4 universal joint cap strap bolts and 2 cap straps and remove front driveshaft. Do not reuse bol...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet tube and air cleaner assembly.
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Disconnect cooling system hoses, then position thermostat aside.
  • Remove attaching nuts and po...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2001-04 Escape
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the four caps from the righthand side cowl cover retaining screws.
  • Remove the four righthand side cowl cover retaining screws and four pin type retainers, then the cover, Fig. .
  • Pull the rain shield rain up...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 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 warni...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove righthand front wheel.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at hose connection.
  • Remove hose from hose connection.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, remove righthand front tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove righthand front lo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Roof Panel Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape  3.0 V6 GASRoof Panel Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Front Interior Lamp
  • Connector C-918
  • Connector E-18
  • Component Reference 14334
  • Liftgate Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape  3.0 V6 GASLiftgate Components Diagram for 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-406
  • Connector C-478
  • Connector E-34
  • Ground G-401
  • Connector C-402A
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Ford Escape  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Microprocessor
  • Anti-Theft "On" Indicator
  • 2001 Ford Escape  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Generic Electronic Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSPECTION PROCEDURE
    Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: Noise - Front Strut Area
    Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Ford Escape 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 2001 Ford Escape 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 2001 Ford Escape 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 2001 Ford Escape 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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