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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines 51505250 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines 51505250 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines 51505250 rpm
All other modifications 52505450 rpm
Maximum K-value 2.5 1/m
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 750850 rpm
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 750850 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines 800900 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines 800900 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 750850 rpm
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 750850 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines 800900 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines 800900 rpm
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines 830930 rpm
No adjustment possible
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines 920950 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines 920950 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines 920950 rpm
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines 800900 rpm
All other modifications 825925 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 12 %
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 12 %
All other modifications 0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed 0.3 %
expand_moreIgnition time
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines -8°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines -8°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines -10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after
TDC
only using special tester
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
All other modifications 25002800 rpm
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 400 ppm
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 400 ppm
All other modifications 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 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.

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 Wagon 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 Wagon you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Ford Escort Wagon Seventh generation (MK7) model years

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