1989 Ford Escort Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1989 Ford Escort covers the 1.9-liter SOHC inline-four, naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled, in three trims: GT, LX and Pony. The bodies are the two-door hatchback, the four-door hatchback and the four-door wagon. Since one engine serves all of them, the differences between trims fall to gearing, trim hardware and equipment rather than powertrain, and the procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics in this manual are organized accordingly.
Engines covered
- 1.9L inline-four (116 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door hatchback
- 4-door hatchback
- 4-door wagon
Trims covered
- GT
- LX
- Pony
Known issues on the 1989 Escort. One recall is on federal record for the 1989 car, and it concerns an ignition switch that could short internally and overheat, with smoke or fire possible in the steering column. Owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA. The electrical system accounts for the largest share by a wide margin, followed by engine and cooling and then seat belts. That pattern points straight at the wiring diagrams, ignition and charging diagnostics and engine service procedures gathered in this manual.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
CONCERNS WITH PREMATURE FAILURE OCCURING ON THE 1.9L MOTORCRAFT REMANUFACTURED LONGBLOCK ASSEMBLY AND SHORTBLOCK ASSEMBLY DUE TO INGESTION OF FOREIGN OBJECTS REMAINING IN THE TRANSFERRED INTAKE SYSTEM FROM THE ORIGINAL FAILED ENGINE. *JB
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 27 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
ROOF FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *AK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD ESCORT. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE SHE WAS REAR-ENDED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO HER HEAD AREA. SHE MENTIONED SHE WAS WEARING
Showing the 2 most serious of 174 complaints filed with NHTSA.
