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2003 Ford Escape CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape 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: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 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 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Escape & Mariner -> Description -> Regenerative Braking System -> System Operation
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS
System Operation
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module, with or without stability assist, simultaneously manages the anti-lock braking, traction control and engine control systems to maintain vehicle control during deceleration and acceleration. The ABS accomplishes this by communicating with the other modules over the high speed controller area network (HS-CAN) bus.
When the ignition switch is in the RUN position, the module carries out a preliminary electrical check and, at approximately 20 km/h (12 mph), the hydraulic pump motor is turned on for approximately one half-second. An...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Escape & Mariner Except Hybrid
Vehicle: 2003 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 disconne...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove starter mounting bolts.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove halfshaft support bracket bolts and nuts.
- Remove battery cable and starter control electrical connector nuts.
- Remove starter from vehi...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2001-04 Escape
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 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 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Severity Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS
This indicator will display the severity color of RED when low oil pressure, charging system malfunction, engine coolant overheating or door ajar problems ar...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse p...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment,LH Side,Front Diagram for 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Behind Dash Panel,LH Side Diagram for 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Ford Escape 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Ford Escape cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSPECTION PROCEDURE Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Noise - Front Strut Area Vehicle: 2003 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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