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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Festiva 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 Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 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 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> SYSTEM PRIMING -> WHEEL BLEEDING SEQUENCE
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Festiva GL 1.3 L4 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

The disc brake hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment. The brake pedal will require more pumping and frequent checking of fluid level in master cylinder during bleeding operation.

Do not use brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Be sure the disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated. Before driving the vehicle, check brake operation to be sure a firm pedal has been obtain...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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: 1990 Ford Festiva L Plus 1.3 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 Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Drain transmission fluid from transaxle.
  • Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Use small cape chisel to carefully raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer.
  • While applying brakes, loosen but do not remove front axle wheel hub retainer.
  • Remove ball joint clamp bolt and nut.
  • Carefully pry down on front suspension lower arm to separate ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
  • Separate driveshaft and joint from transaxle gradually. If driveshaft is yanked from transaxle, d...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transaxle -> Manual Transaxle
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

Automatic Transaxle

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove upper starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove manifold to cylinder block bracket bolts, then bracket.
  • Remove mounting bracket to support bracket bolt.
  • Remove support bracket.
  • Remove nuts and washers that secure mounting bracket to starter motor.
  • Disconnect the B+ and S terminal connectors at starter solenoid.
  • Remove lower starter motor mounting bolt.
  • Remove starter motor from vehicle.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS

Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Festiva cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at cylinder head fitting using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from cylinder head fitting.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at lower radiator hose using hose clamp...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Festiva cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning with Power Steering -> Air Conditioning without Power Steering -> Alternator
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

Air Conditioning without Power Steering

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen drive belt idler pulley nut.
  • Loosen idler pulley adjusting bolt until there is enough slack to remove A/C compressor drive belt.
  • Remove A/C compressor drive belt from drive belt idler pulley.
  • Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque drive belt idler pulley nut to 27 to 38 ft. lbs.

Air Conditioning with Power Steering

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Remove air cleaner intake tube and engine air cleaner.
  • Lo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

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

Parking Brake Switch Diagram for 1989 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GASParking Brake Switch Diagram for 1989 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Connector C300
  • Ground G301
  • Connector C215
  • Kickdown Switch Diagram for 1990 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GASKickdown Switch Diagram for 1990 Ford Festiva L 1.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Ignition Switch
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Kickdown Switch
  • Connector C211
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

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

    1992 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Liftgate Wiper Motor
  • Liftgate Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Liftgate Washer Motor
  • 1989 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1989 Ford Festiva LX 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan Relay
  • Cooling Fan Motor
  • Coolant Temperature Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: TORQUE CONV -REPLACE GUIDELINES/COOLING SYS CLEANING
    Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva L Plus 1.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: A/C - NO USE OF R12 REFRIG SUBSTITUTES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Ford Festiva L Plus 1.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Festiva AUTOMOBILES

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