1997 Ford Escort Base 4dr Sedan

1997 Ford Escort
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
28 mpg city / 37 mpg hwy
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how do I remove the rear brake drums on a 97 ford escort?
I need to know how to remove the rear brake drums on a 97 escort?
Asked by Ds2005 November 15, 2009, 12:34 pm 1 reply
Fuel gauge stuck on 1/2 after fuel pump changed?
Fuel Gauge on a 1992 Escort, pinned past full, changed fuel pump, now reads 1/2, any suggestions. When discconnect from harness gausge moves to slighly past full, tank is full?
Asked by Slade November 4, 2009, 9:19 am 1 reply
whats wrong with my car
i own a 83 ford escort station wagon when it idles it surges and sputters, when in first if i push more than an inch on the gas it bogs down and i have no power, if i let off to we…
Asked by Peaches October 19, 2009, 4:15 pm 1 reply
what is wrong with my car?
i own a 83 station wagon it bogs down and sputters in first if i push more than an inch in first, but if i let off and bearly push on it it goes, when in second i have bearly and p…
Asked by Peaches October 19, 2009, 4:11 pm 1 reply
Is there a fuse to the data link? if so , where is it located?
engine turns over but has no spark. When you turn the key on, the ecm box "buzzes". I have tried a new ecm & new coil pack and it still does the same thing. I tried scanning it wit…
Asked by Ddddddd September 25, 2009, 6:36 am 1 reply
rear brake lights don't work, but 3rd brake light does, why?
does this problem has to do with the flasher control unit?
Asked by Tico September 7, 2009, 9:28 am 1 reply
brake lights not working in the tail light area
Does the flasher control unit has anything to do wth brake lights working properly?
Asked by Tico September 7, 2009, 9:32 am 1 reply
What can cause the shifter to not move into Low
The shifter froze up last winter, now is ok except moving from drive to low & lowlow is almost impossible now. Mechanic thought the cable was frayed. I'll need this low gear for d…
Asked by GIN August 27, 2009, 9:28 pm 3 replies
What is code 1745 from the OBD II computer
I can't seem to find what the code 1745 pertains to for this car. It has an automatic transaxle and the transmission was rebuilt about 30,000 miles ago. Fluid and filter was chan…
Asked by JB54496 August 27, 2009, 5:00 am 1 reply
Removing and Replacing the Starter
My starter went out and i'm having a time trying to get it out of my car. Does that cross member running just under the oil pan come off. If you have any suggestion that would be g…
Asked by Buddha August 21, 2009, 10:25 am 1 reply
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