1988 Ford Escort Wagon engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LP2 engines	12.54–14.75 lbf⋅ft12.54–14.75 lbf⋅ft17–20 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L LTC engines	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft16–20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


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

expand_moreCarburetion


Injection pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreValve cover


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	19.18–24.34 lbf⋅ft19.18–24.34 lbf⋅ft26–33 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All other modifications	39.83–43.52 lbf⋅ft39.83–43.52 lbf⋅ft54–59 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUA engines	61.22–66.38 lbf⋅ft61.22–66.38 lbf⋅ft83–90 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUAA engines	61.22–66.38 lbf⋅ft61.22–66.38 lbf⋅ft83–90 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L4B engines	61.22–66.38 lbf⋅ft61.22–66.38 lbf⋅ft83–90 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L LTC engines


First stage	17.7–22.13 lbf⋅ft17.7–22.13 lbf⋅ft24–30 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°
Third stage	45°45°45°


All other modifications	47.2–51.63 lbf⋅ft47.2–51.63 lbf⋅ft64–70 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	64.91–75.23 lbf⋅ft64.91–75.23 lbf⋅ft88–102 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.8–14.75 lbf⋅ft16–20 N⋅m


Drive belt tensioner device	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m


Toothed belt tensioning roller	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Toothed belt tightener	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L JBB engines	15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft21–28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L JLA engines	15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft21–28 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L JLB engines	15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft15.49–20.65 lbf⋅ft21–28 N⋅m
All other modifications	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All other modifications	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUA engines	10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft14–17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L4B engines	10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft14–17 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L LP2 engines	15.49–19.91 lbf⋅ft15.49–19.91 lbf⋅ft21–27 N⋅m
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.6 L LTC engines	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
All other modifications	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6B engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F6D engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUC engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft11.06–14.75 lbf⋅ft15–20 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	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 1988 Ford Escort Wagon 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.

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1988 Ford Escort Wagon Fourth generation (MK4) Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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