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#37 of 138 Re: 1997 Ford Escort Wagon "No Gauges working" [grabase] by smcbirney

Oct 09, 2007 (3:38 pm)

Replying to: grabase (Apr 10, 2007 10:40 am)
try this 1, take the plug off the temp sender and see if the gauge goes down, if it does then the sender is the problem if not thake the plugs off the back of the clock pod in the dash and check the wires for continuty if the wires are o.k then you need to check which wire are giving a live feed, you should only have a pink wire which is live with the ignition on, if there is any other wire giving alive feed you need to trace this wire back and then you will find your fault most escorts have a bad problem with the fuse box this can be expensive to replace but don`t buy second hand it doesn`t pay

#38 of 138 97 ford escort tail light by coolbreze4

Oct 17, 2007 (9:48 am)

Not really trouble shooting but simple question. Trying to change tail light, I see the two screws but how do I remove the two white plastic pieces holding it in?

#40 of 138 Electrical Problem by kw0mcs

Sep 03, 2007 (7:24 pm)

The problem started with the radiator fan staying on with the car off. I noticed it when after not driving it for a few days, I went to use it and the battery was dead. I replaced the battery and as soon as I connected the battery the fan would come on and stay on unless I disconnected the battery. The day I was bringing it to the auto shop the fuel pump was also on with the engine off. They replaced a relay and it seemed to stop the radiator fan but not the fuel pump. They also said that the oxygen sensor was bad and they replaced that also, but when they hooked the fuel sensor up the fuel pump will stay on sometimes. They seem to think that it has something to do with the automatic start that I had installed years ago. Another problem is the service engine light is on and at times while driving the car acts like its not getting gas and hesitates or stalls at stop signs or stop lights. the car is a 1997 with 154,000 miles.

#41 of 138 Re: Electrical Problem [kw0mcs] by dew_nothn

Oct 30, 2007 (3:39 pm)

Replying to: kw0mcs (Sep 03, 2007 7:24 pm)
My fan also stays on sometimes. The only way to get it to shut off is to unplug the relay (in the fuse box next to the battery). Is that the fuse they replaced? Also have you had any problems with your battery light staying on even while the car is shut off?
Thanks Dave

#42 of 138 Arrrrg! 1995 F. ESCORT LX--COOLING FAN! by hassie1234

Nov 13, 2007 (12:43 pm)

A co-worker replaced my spark plug wires. The same day I was in heavy traffic and my car really overheated. He didn't place one of the boots entirely on and it was only running on 3 cyl.'s. Now my car keeps overheating. The fan stopped working. I've replaced the relays, some electrical stuff, the switch, the entire fan assembly (fan motor included), etc...It still will NOT come on! Any suggestions would be greatly apprec.'d!

#43 of 138 Re: Electrical Problem [kw0mcs] by jwhichard

Nov 15, 2007 (10:43 am)

Replying to: kw0mcs (Sep 03, 2007 7:24 pm)
i have the same problem can you help

#44 of 138 escort tail lights dash lights number plate lights dont work tried everythi by liverpoolfan

Nov 24, 2007 (9:08 am)

Have an escort 97(R) the dahs lights, tail lights and number plate lights dont work have changed the multifunction switch( indicator column etc) and it worked for a short period have tested with and electrical tester everything seems to be ok the fuses are ok checked them except they dont test(the side light fuses) when tested with my electrical tester i get no response all other fuses seem ok.
Can anyone advise on what the problem could be because i am stumped now and we cant really use the car in the dark or rain. No smug remarks about dont go out in the dark because thats what we are doing.
Thanks

#45 of 138 escort quit by indianrex1

Dec 13, 2007 (8:00 pm)

i have a 1994 escort wagon and we were driving and it all at once just quit and when you try to restart it all it will do is turn over but will not start .....any ideas

#46 of 138 Re: 99 Escort Alarm issue [mrgrass100] by mickey_mac8

Jan 06, 2008 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: mrgrass100 (Dec 26, 2006 12:41 pm)
I see you had the same problem as me on your escort....
It is rainy and wet after a January thaw here in Detroit Mi, and our car is beeping every couple hours.....
Did you get an answer to what may be happening?
 
Here's your posting: I have a 99 Ford Escort, only owner. Recently, the alarm has been going off, especially in wet weather. The alarm is not even set, it does not seem to matter. It will go off randomly, then stop- then 20 minutes later do it again. Often, that will be the end of it- but at 1am- it scares the #$%^ out of me an the neighbors. Any idea on what the issue could be?

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