1997 Ford Escort Express Box Van Seventh generation (MK7) Emission
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines | 5250–5450 rpm |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines | 5250–5450 rpm |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines | 5150–5250 rpm |
| Maximum K-value | 2.5 1/m |
| 1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 72 HP engine (1995.1–) | 825–925 rpm |
| All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines | 825–925 rpm |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines | 920–950 rpm |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines | 920–950 rpm |
| All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines | 800–900 rpm |
| Minimum engine oil temperature at VET | 176°F |
| 1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 72 HP engine (1995.1–) | 0.5 % |
| 1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 72 HP engine (1995.1–) | 0.3 % |
| 1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 72 HP engine (1995.1–) | -26°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| only using special tester | |
| 1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 72 HP engine (1995.1–) | 2800–3100 rpm |
| 1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 72 HP engine (1995.1–) | 0.97–1.03 λ |
| 1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 72 HP engine (1995.1–) | 100 ppm |
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Ford.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Ford Escort Express Box Van user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford Escort Express Box Van service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1997 Ford Escort Express Box Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.