1996 Ford Escort Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1996 Ford Escort Manual
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General Information 1 - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
Table of Contents General Maintenance Information ...3 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...6 Normal Schedule...7 Severe Duty Schedule ...27 Owner Maintenance Checks ...54 2 - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
listed in this booklet are considered essential to the proper operation, safety and performance of your Ford Motor Company vehicle. We recommend that you also perform the Owner Maintenance Checks listed. These services are matters of day-to-day care that are also important to the proper operation of - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
miles/800 km of new vehicle operation (100 miles/160 km for vehicles equipped for snowplowing). Proper torque specifications are provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km after (1) any wheel change or (2) any other time the wheel lug nuts have - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
more of the following conditions: u Towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Snowplowing u Off-Road operation u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
(8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
engine oil and replace oil filter. 15,000 MILES (24,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Check clutch - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
(40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
u Replace crankcase emission air filter. If operating u Change automatic transmission fluid. NOTE: Except C6 and E4OD transmissions. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). 35,000 MILES (56,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
engine oil and replace oil filter. 45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Check clutch - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
55,000 MILES (88,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
MILES (96,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace spark plugs (Gasoline engines only). u Replace air cleaner filter every 30,000 miles (48,000 - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
E4OD transmissions. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not slide rails. required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. u Inspect parking brake system for - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. 70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Normal Schedule 17 - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
. u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). shift linkage. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission u Check clutch reservoir fluid level - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
front wheel bearings. u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. u Inspect and lubricate hub locks (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate spindle needle bearings (4x4). u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Change automatic transmission - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1)(2) u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). 110,000 MILES (176,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. 120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs (Gasoline engines only). u Inspect accessory drive belt condition. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
lever ball studs. u Inspect and lubricate hub locks (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate spindle needle bearings (4x4). u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Change automatic transmission fluid. NOTE: Except C6 and E4OD transmissions. u Change manual - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
rear wheels or equipped for snowplowing). Proper torque specifications are provided in your Owner Guide. Also retighten to proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km after (1) 000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. 26 Normal Schedule - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
: The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check with your dealer. NOTE: Rear axle lube - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 6,000 MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
(15,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 12,000 MILES (20,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). 18,000 MILES (30,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. 24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
12 months. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Replace crankcase emission air filter. If operating in dusty conditions consult your dealer and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule. (4.9L, 5.0L man. trans., and 7.5L only.) (1) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
system for damage and operation. u Change manual transmission oil. u Lubricate front axle R.H. axle shaft slip yoke (4x4). (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate spindle needle bearings u Inspect and lubricate hub locks (4x4). 33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. NOTE: It is - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
(70,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant initially at 48,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 38
Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 60,000 MILES (100,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 30 - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
not required.) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace spark plugs (Gasoline engines only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 40
hub locks (4x4). u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Change manual transmission oil. 63,000 MILES (105,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. 66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 41
engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) 72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 42
driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) studs. u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball 75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 43
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 44
84,000 MILES (140,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 45
u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace crankcase emission air filter. If operating in dusty conditions consult your dealer and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule. (4.9L, 5.0L man. trans., and 7.5L only.) (1) u Check clutch reservoir - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 46
hub locks (4x4). 93,000 MILES (155,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 96,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 47
TV lever ball 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lube. 102,000 MILES (170,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 48
(175,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Lubricate transfer - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 49
MILES (180,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 50
114,000 MILES (190,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 51
Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. 120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 30 - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 52
slide rails. (2) u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2) u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 53
u Change manual transmission oil. (1) Extremely dusty conditions will require more frequent replacement of your air filter. check your air filter at 3,000 miles. If it is dirty replace it and then keep replacing it at the same interval (every 3,000 miles). If it's not dirty, check it again at 6,000 - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 54
Stop for Fuel: u Check the engine oil level. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Look for low or under-inflated tires. While Operating Your Vehicle: u Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes in - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 55
air conditioning system is normal. At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall) u Check power steering fluid level. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. u Check fluid level in clutch master cylinder. u Check - 1996 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 56
. u Check parking brake system. u Check headlamp alignment. u Check lap-shoulder belts for wear and function. u Inspect seatback latches for proper operation. u Check air pressure in spare tire. At least once a year: u Lubricate door, hood, and tailgate hinges and checks. u Lubricate door, hood
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