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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⋅ft
Otherwise 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Alternator 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection nozzle (injector) 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Injection pump pulley 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump pulley
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 14.01 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Mark screws with punch blow. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Reuse screws only 1 times.
Third stage 90°
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E.
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage 33.19 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 105°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Third stage Wait 3 minutes.
expand_moreScrews 1
Fourth stage 180° detach
expand_moreFifth stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 2
Sixth stage 180° detach
expand_moreSeventh stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 3
Eighth stage 180° detach
expand_moreNinth stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 4
Tenth stage 180° detach
expand_moreEleventh stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 5
Twelfth stage 180° detach
expand_moreThirteenth stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 6
Fourteenth stage 180° detach
expand_moreFifteenth stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 7
Sixteenth stage 180° detach
expand_moreSeventeenth stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 8
Eighteenth stage 180° detach
expand_moreNineteenth stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 9
Twentieth stage 180° detach
expand_moreTwenty-first stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
expand_moreScrews 10
Twenty-second stage 180° detach
expand_moreTwenty-third stage
First step 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Second step 120°
Rocker bridge 31.72 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreValve cover
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines 4.43 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines 4.43 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines 3.69 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.16 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 24.34 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 24.34 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines
First stage 2.95 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines
First stage 11.8 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 60°
Third stage 20°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 79.66 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 79.66 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines
First stage 110.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90° detach
Third stage 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 60°
All other modifications 84.82 lbf⋅ft
Crankshaft pulley 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 64.17 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 64.17 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines 49.42 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines 49.42 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines 82.61 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines 82.61 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 13.28 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
Third stage 45°
expand_moreMain bearing
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 70.07 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 70.07 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines 70.07 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines 70.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 75°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 42.04 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 42.04 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines 20.65 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10 35.4 lbf⋅ft
M6 6.64 lbf⋅ft
M8 25.81 lbf⋅ft
Chain tensioner 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Drive belt tensioner device 13.28 lbf⋅ft
Inlet camshaft wheel 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Outlet camshaft wheel 50.15 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines 5.16 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines 5.16 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.6 L L1E engines 28.03 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.8 L RKC engines 28.03 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Toothed belt tightener 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTE engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTF engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RTH engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter housing 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 5.16 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 5.16 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines 7.38 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
Glow plugs 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 44.25 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines 16.96 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFD engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RFK engines 16.23 lbf⋅ft
All Ford diesel straight-4 1.8 L RVA engines 17.7 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.8 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J4B engines 12.54 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.3 L J6A engines 12.54 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L F4B engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All Ford gasoline straight-4 1.4 L FUH engines 29.5 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 23.6 lbf⋅ft

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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