1995 Ford Escort Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines


J4B engine	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Otherwise	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Alternator	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection nozzle (injector)	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m


Rocker bridge	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	20°20°20°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines


First stage	110.63 lbf⋅ft110.63 lbf⋅ft150 N⋅m
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Fourth stage	60°60°60°


All other modifications	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m


Crankshaft pulley	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	82.61 lbf⋅ft82.61 lbf⋅ft112 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreMain bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines


First stage	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Second stage	75°75°75°


All other modifications	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


Chain tensioner	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Drive belt tensioner device	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Inlet camshaft wheel	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
Outlet camshaft wheel	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All other modifications	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Oil filter housing	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All other modifications	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1H engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1K engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RDA engines	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
All other modifications	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1995 Ford Escort Sedan 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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1995 Ford Escort Sedan generations

In 1995 Ford offered 2 generations of the Escort Sedan. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Seventh generation (MK7)

CE14 Platform

1995 Ford Escort Sedan Sixth generation (MK6) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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1995 Ford Escort Sedan generations

Seventh generation (MK7)

Ford Escort Sedan Sixth generation (MK6) model years

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