2002 Ford Escort Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2002 Ford Escort covers the SE sedan and the ZX2 coupe, and the two 2.0-liter inline-fours behind them: one with a single overhead camshaft, one with twin cams, both naturally aspirated on gasoline. The manual keeps the two engines' specifications, timing procedures and torque values distinct, then works through the transaxle, brakes, steering, suspension, climate control and electrical system common to both cars, with wiring diagrams and diagnostic routines for each.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• SE
• ZX2

Known issues on the 2002 Escort. One recall is on federal record, and it concerns replacement driver's side seat belt assemblies that did not meet the required strength, so the restraint might not protect an occupant in a crash. Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. The power train draws the most, followed closely by engine and cooling and then the suspension. Transaxle overhaul procedures, engine diagnostics and suspension torque values and alignment specifications are the parts of this manual most likely to be opened on a car showing those symptoms.