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The Ford Escort ZX2, the 2.0 liter is a interference engine,The valve and the piston kissed each other as they met with a broken timing belt,Just to let you know a cam position sensor does not create rough idle, it can stall the engine at a stop sign,but the solution is a valve job, and who ever put the timing belt on after the job should have done a cylinder effeciency test.

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Sep 07, 2019


Here's a link to a free site,just join it's free and you can use there repair guides,I do.http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideMain.jsp

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Jun 28, 2019


Do you have the ztec engine or the spi that may be the differencethe spi has an aluminum rocker cover the zetec a plastic type

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Jan 31, 2019


you are saying that you can't repair the brakes, can you please explain a little more why the brakes can't be repaired or replaced, thank you.

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Jan 14, 2019


Randomly changing parts is the hard and EXPENSIVE way to diagnose this problem.
This could be caused by the anti-theft system, it could be caused by shorted reference voltage circuits to your cam, crank, mass airflow, map or throttle position sensors. This could be caused by missing ignition voltage at the ignition coil. This could be caused by shorted control circuits between the powertrain control module and the ignition coil, etc., etc., etc.

The FIRST thing that should be done is to scan your powertrain control module (PCM) as well as your generic electronic module (GEM) and your instrument panel module (IPC) to see if there are any fault codes present. If there is a P1260 code for example, this would indicate that your antitheft system is the cause of the "no-spark" condition. In this case, you would diagnose your antitheft system, NOT your engine control system. Please note that MOST generic OBD code readers CANNOT do all of this.

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2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Nov 18, 2018


Found these two fuses. Not only check the fuses, use a test light and check voltage on fuse circuit, one is hot all the time. The other goes hot with key on.
Ground wire is important, also, ground wire is usually black in color.
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2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Apr 21, 2018


interesting challenge! if the axle nut is not rounded there are some powerful electric impact guns out there, the other side of the street, the transmission once unbolted and the axle pryed loose and there is enough room between sub frame and engine it will come out, automatic is easier but heavier... heat wrench would be nice (torch)

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Apr 14, 2018


You can buy a recharge kit for like $30 with the gauge, follow directions. See if it helps most likely you have a leak that's a given but even a very very small leak take time to leak. So for $30 try it if it lasts fine sometimes its just an O- ring or the Schrader valve leaking (the valve you put the freon in thru) check for any oily areas yup that's the AC oil it will tell you sometimes you can't find with ***** eye use special glasses to see, you can find them at the parts store with dye in the 134a it stands out.
Hope I helped
Mike

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Apr 14, 2018


Get solution for this online at www.reliable-store.com and get complete guide on whether to repair or not, service it, and how to repair etc

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Mar 12, 2018


Starter motor has took a dive . needs tested and probably replaced .

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Nov 25, 2017


its the starter relay,not the starter that clicks,change the relay.....

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Nov 07, 2017


Hi
Your alarm or engine immobiliser are usually wired into your ignition wire at the back of the dashboard you will probably need to find out where its been joined to your wiring loom a good starting point is to take your stereo headset out and have a look at the wiring behind it as usually alarm technicians go for the quickest route and you have an ignition cable that goes to your stereo
I hope this makes sense and helps you out. Nick

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Aug 20, 2017


Hi
Check the gearbox mount.
If the mount in good condition then get a gearbox specialist to check the box.

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Jul 31, 2017

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run the fault codes
have an exhaust shop check the cat converter as it may be blocking the exhaust system

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on May 24, 2017


this may help you 98 Contour 2 0 timing belt replacement alternative method

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on May 11, 2017


We would need to konw the codes to be able to answer that .

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Mar 15, 2017


ford escort/ focus engine 2.0 l spi sohc 1997-2004 has been identified as an intereference engine and that means very likely valve to piston damage
( auto data timing belt information )
note-- up to 2002 year Ford has not recommended a timing belt interval for changing
Ford has however recommended a replacement every 120.000 miles using the service history as a guide
however good professional trade practice recommends every 60.000 miles ( 100.00klms) and the replacement work should include replacement of the crank and cam shaft seals and idler pulleys involved ( the biggest destroyer of belts is oil)
recommended labor time is 2 hours
if the belt has broken then head removal and valve work will add up to 5 hours to that time

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Oct 28, 2016


Yeah, Ford should be able to tell you or get it. Best to figure out why it broke.. When you tear it down.

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Oct 19, 2016


Well, you've replaced everything between except the wire. You need to verify if voltages are present either with a voltmeter or a test light. verify power on both sides of the fuse, then make sure the brake switch has and passes power. If the turn signals flash the brake light, then test the turn signal switch as well.

2001 Ford Escort... | Answered on Oct 02, 2016

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