Seat belt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Periodically check the belts for fraying or other damage. If evident, renew the belt.
2 If the belts become dirty, wipe them with a damp cloth using a little detergent only.
3 Check the tightness of the anchor bolts and if they are ever disconnected, make quite sure that the original sequence of fitting of washers, bushes and anchor plates is retained.
See also:
Anti-lock Braking System - description
1 From 1986 onward an anti-lock braking
system is available as standard or optional
equipment on certain Escort models.
2 The system comprises four main
components: two modulators, one for each
b ...
Steering gear - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
Note: New tie-rod balljoint split-pins must be
used on refitting.
1 Set the front roadwheels in the straightahead
position.
2 Raise the front of the vehicle and fit stands
(see “Jacking ...
Introduction
General information
This Chapter is designed to help the home
mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety,
economy, long life and peak performance.
The Chapter contains a master
maintenance sche ...