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.
CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'
REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT SEATBELT RETRACTORS (DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RETRACTOR IN GRAY) MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER 2002 AND SOLD AS A SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004.
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 24 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND FOUR OCCUPANT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND FOUR OCCUPANT
Showing the 2 most serious of 90 complaints filed with NHTSA.
