Ford Escort maintenance schedule
The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the assumption that you, not the dealer, will be carrying out the work. These are the minimum maintenance intervals recommended by the manufacturer for vehicles driven daily. If you wish to keep your vehicle in peak condition at all times, you may wish to perform some of these procedures more often. We encourage frequent maintenance, because it enhances the efficiency, performance and resale value of your vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven in dusty areas, used to tow a trailer, or driven frequently at slow speeds (idling in traffic) or on short journeys, more frequent maintenance intervals are recommended.
When the vehicle is new, it should be serviced by a factoryauthorised dealer service department, in order to preserve the factory warranty.
Maintenance - Component
location
See also:
Radiator grille - removal and refitting
Pre-1988 models
Removal
1 The grille is held in position by four spring
clips (see illustration).
10.1 Radiator grille spring clip - pre-1988 models
2 Once these clips are released, the grille ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine removed)
Note: The cylinder head bolts must always be
renewed after slackening, and a new cylinder
head gasket and camshaft cover gasket must
be used on refitting. If the engine has recently
run, the cylin ...
Engine - removal leaving automatic transmission in vehicle
Note: Refer to the warning at the beginning of
Section 5 before proceeding. A suitable hoist
and lifting tackle will be required for this
operation.
1 Proceed as described in paragraphs 1 to 21
o ...
See also:
Radiator grille - removal and refitting
Pre-1988 models
Removal
1 The grille is held in position by four spring
clips (see illustration).
10.1 Radiator grille spring clip - pre-1988 models
2 Once these clips are released, the grille ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine removed)
Note: The cylinder head bolts must always be
renewed after slackening, and a new cylinder
head gasket and camshaft cover gasket must
be used on refitting. If the engine has recently
run, the cylin ...
Engine - removal leaving automatic transmission in vehicle
Note: Refer to the warning at the beginning of
Section 5 before proceeding. A suitable hoist
and lifting tackle will be required for this
operation.
1 Proceed as described in paragraphs 1 to 21
o ...
