Hinge and lock check and lubrication (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Work around the vehicle, and lubricate the bonnet, door and tailgate hinges with a light machine oil such as Duckhams Home Oil.
2 Lightly lubricate the bonnet release mechanism and exposed sections of inner cable with a smear of grease.
3 Check the security and operation of all hinges, latches and locks, adjusting them where required. Where applicable, check the operation of the central locking system.
4 Check the condition and operation of the tailgate struts, renewing them if either is leaking or is no longer able to support the tailgate securely when raised.
See also:
Fuel pump - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
Mechanical pump
Note: A new gasket must be used when
refitting the pump.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 For improved ...
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 ...
Service recommendations
To help you service your vehicle:
We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy
location.
We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes tracking
routine service ...
