1997 Ford Escort Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing

1997 Ford Escort Manual

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    concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance
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    General Information Outside the US or Canada, contact: Ford Motor Company Worldwide Export Operations 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3 Allen Park, Michigan 48101 USA Telephone: (313) 594-4857 Fax: (313) 390-0804 2
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    Contents General Maintenance Information What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? Normal Schedule Severe Duty Service Owner Maintenance Checks 4 5 6 15 31 3
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    that are performed on your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when parts should be checked or replaced. Give your Service Guide to your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury service manager. Maintenance: An investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability
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    if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside
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    Date: Mileage: 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. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 6
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    Normal Schedule 20,000 MILES (32,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 25,000 MILES (40,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 7
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    . u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Inspect front and rear brakes
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    : 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. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 50,000 MILES (80
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    and replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace the PCV valve.(1) u Check clutch pedal operation (if equipped). u Inspect exhaust
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    : Mileage: 75,000 MILES (120,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 80,000 MILES (128,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or
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    ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 90,000 MILES (144,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Check clutch pedal operation (if
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    Date: Mileage: 105,000 MILES (168,000 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. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 13
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    tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 MILES (192,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filters. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every
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    SEVERE DUTY SCHEDULE 3,000 MILES (5,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 6,000 MILES (10,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 9,000 MILES (15
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    000 MILES (25,000 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. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts
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    Duty Schedule 21,000 MILES (35,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 24,000 MILES (40,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 27,000 MILES (45,000
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. (1) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Check clutch pedal
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    engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 39,000 MILES (65,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 42,000 MILES (70,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure
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    Severe Duty Schedule 45,000 MILES (75,000 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 Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and
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    Severe Duty Schedule 54,000 MILES (90,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 57,000 MILES (95,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 21
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    replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belts. Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace the PCV valve. (2) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect disc brake pads
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    Duty Schedule 66,000 MILES (110,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 69,000 MILES (115,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 72,000 MILES (120
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    Duty Schedule 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 strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body
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    Severe Duty Schedule 84,000 MILES (140,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 87,000 MILES (145,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 25
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    filter. Inspect accessory drive belts. Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Check clutch pedal
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    96,000 MILES (160,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 99,000 MILES (165,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 102,000
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    MILES (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. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts
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    Severe Duty Schedule 114,000 MILES (189,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 117,000 MILES (190,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 29
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    . Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles, (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace the PCV valve. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Check clutch pedal operation
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    in the Owner Guide. Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as possible. The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warrenties and you may be charged for labor, parts, and lubricants
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    in the clutch master cylinder. Check radiator, heater, and air conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. Check for worn tires. Clean body and door drain holes. Flush complete underside of vehicle. Inspect underbody components for damage. Check parking brake system. Check headlamp alignment. Check seat
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    ONCE A YEAR: u Inspect air conditioning system and A/C compressor operation (if equipped). u Lubricate door, hood, and liftgate hinges and checks. u Lubricate door, hood, and liftgate locks and latches. u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns about
your vehicle, we suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling /
servicing dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales
Manager or Service Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level,
please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
PO Box 43360
Detroit, MI 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Centre
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
PO Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
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