Tip & How-To about Ford Escort

Ford escort and zx2 specs

Ford Escort & ZX2
Mazda MX-3 section which contains the full workshop manual, most of it (except engines) can be applied to Escorts.

Communities: Fordescorts.com

Dedicated parts suppliers: Corksport.com; Escortfocus.com; ZXtuner.com

General: History of the Escort; Media articles; ZX2 S/R; ZX2nr concept; Performance tips

Builds: 10 second Esslinger ZX2; Alex's 97 Escort wrecked; Alex's 97 Tracer current; Alex's 98 Escort scrapped; Brown's 03 ZX2 build; JJZX2SR ZX2 S/R build; Kevin's 91 AWD BG Tracer; Lowetgt's 91 Escort GT; Phlek's 95 LX; Skuce's 95 Escort GT turbo; SRF engine project; Tino's 91 EGT-T (BP-T); White-lightning's 96 Escort; Zexcort's 94 Escort GT turbo

Body & aesthetics: 1st gen diy custom mesh grill; 2nd gen Clear corners; 3rd gen carbon fiber hood; Body kit guide; Bumper trimming; Rear bumper replacement; SOCH Valve cover shaving; Zip tie plug wire looms

Cooling system: Cooling system flush & refill; Radiator replacement; SOHC Thermostat replacement; SOHC Water pump interchangeability; SOHC Water pump replacement; ZX2 Thermostat replacement; ZX2 Water pump replacement

Brakes: Brake system upgrades; Caliper lubrication; Drum brakes maintenance; Pads & rotors replacement; Rear disc conversion

Electrical: 2nd gen push button ignition; Electrical diagrams; Fog lights installation; Ignition system upgrades; Keyless entry programming; LED tail lights; Light bulb numbers; Power & ground harness upgrade; Tail light removal; ZX2 angel eyes installation; ZX2 chips & tuning software; ZX2 S/R PCM installation

Engine: Horsepower & torque ratings; Oil change procedure; Specifications; Starter replacement

Mazda DOHC BP 1.8

Crown Victoria injectors mod

Ford SOHC CVH 1.9 / 2.0

1.9 Engine rebuild

Degreeing a camshaft

EGR elimination

Harland Sharp rocker arms

power steering flush

Timing belt replacement

Valve seat failure

Ford ZX2 DOHC Zetec 2.0

1st gen Zetec swap

AC and PS deletion

Belt replacement

Engine removal in automatics

Cylinder head replacement

Power steering pump replacement

SVT Focus head swap

SVT Focus intake manifold swap

Throttle cable adjustment

Timing belt replacement procedure

Timing belt replacement walkthrough

Under drive pulley installation

Valve clearance check

Valve cover removal

Exhaust: Headers by Focus Central; Headers from 1st gen HO Escorts; List of all headers; Pacesetter exhaust

Fuel: Fuel pump & pulsator replacement

Heat & A/C: 2nd gen heater core replacement; 3rd gen A/C deletion; 3rd gen CCRM relay fix; Climate control airflow; Evaporator core & blower replacement

Intake: 2nd gen intake upgrade; 2nd gen K code Hybrid VAF for 1.8 BP; 3.8 throttle body upgrade; BBK throttle body upgrade; Idle air control valve elimination; Intake air temp sensor relocation; Intake options; Mass air flow sensor cleaning; Mass air flow sensor porting; Plastic mass air flow sensor upgrade; SPI intake manifolds; SPI motor control; Stock intake modification

Interior & misc: 2nd gen automatic seatbelt track; 2nd gen MX-3 gauge pillar install; 2nd gen tachometer installation; 2nd gen trunk cable release installation; 3rd gen & ZX2 aftermarket radio install; 3rd gen & ZX2 armrest installation; Dashboard & steering column removal; Escort & MX-3 office chair conversion; Instrument cluster removal; Shift knob & boot installation; Sound deadening; Speaker replacement; Trunk latch removal; ZX2 harness bar

Suspension & wheels: 2nd gen ball joints upgrade; CV axles replacement; Loose steering; Control arm removal; Manual steering rack upgrade; Strut bar restoration; Suspension & brakes interchangeability; Suspension upgrades; Wheel alignment; Welding & modifying struts; Wheel interchangeability

Transmission: 1.9 & 2.0 transmission compatability; 1st gen ATX exploded view; 2nd & 3rd gen F4AEL, F4A-III exploded views#; 2nd gen automatic shifting adjustment; Automatic transmission fluid change; F4AEL, F4A-III problems and fixes; F4A-III EPC pressure riser; Manual transmission swap; MTX & ATX gear ratios; Shift lever removal; Slave cylinder rebuild guide; Transmission upgrades

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