Ford Escort Leaks & Noises Problems

Leaks & Noises Problems and faults
Sun roof

Can any one advise me if I can fit a mk5 sunroof and frame in my mark 4 escort My sun roof frame is completely rotton

1987 Ford Escort Mk4 XR3i
Posted: May 30, 2018
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Clutch

my clutch as stuck on and burnt there was fair bit of smoke and hasn`t released itself what are the chances that the fly wheel will be damaged with clutch burning and then sticking on and not releasing i know it defo needs new clutch but wo...

1998 Ford Escort 1.8 zetec 16v
Posted: Feb 3, 2012
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Glow plug light flashes, its a petrol engine

its a 1.6 zetec petrol engine but glow plug light comes on and goes off , drives perfectly all the time, car is faultless apart from exhaust blowing very slightly from centre section

2000 Ford Escort 1.6 zetec
Posted: Nov 15, 2011
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Cooling fan not working

Hi all im new on here. My mums escort jumpd the timing and over heated, happy days. Now i have had the head skimed and valvez replaced and timing set up. i have found that the cooling fan isnt comming on. I have tried bridging the wires...

2000 Ford Escort finess 1.6
Posted: Aug 13, 2011
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Rubbing noise

i have aconstant rubbing noise from i think the front of the car except when i turn left when the rubbing stops .

1996 Ford Escort 1.4 L manuel
Posted: Feb 28, 2011
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Dip - Dim Relay - how to get to?

My dipped headlamps do not work. Headlamp Relay is ok and I now suspect the Dim/Dip Relay. I believe this is located under the instrument panel - but how do I actually get to it??

1989 Ford Escort Mk 4
Posted: Dec 27, 2010
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Hot air heater not working, engine overheating

For the last couple of weeks the hot air heater has been intermittent, it works for a bit, then stops, then after a few minutes it came on again. On Saturday after a journey, I noticed that the car was steaming. Added coolant & water. Now(M...

1996 Ford Escort 1.8 Zetec
Posted: Dec 6, 2010
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Windscreen heater blower

The heater pushes out heat on all settings except the windscreen blower so the screan is constantly misted up or wet. Heater blows on all speeds inside the car but nothing happens when I select wind sreen de-mist Has anyone else had t...

1998 Ford Escort 1.8 diesel
Posted: Dec 26, 2009
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Engine noise

Hi. I have a 97 ford escort 1.6 LX. When the engine is reved up things are fine but when you let the throtle go the engine clunks against the front of the car somewhere. Have changed the front left hand side engine mounting as someone suges...

1997 Ford Escort 1.6 LX
Posted: Nov 17, 2009
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Severe wandering & outside edge tyre wear

Car veers heavily, mainly to the left. This happens whilst no drive is applied to engine, ie when cluthch is depressed changing gear. When gear is engaged car will veer again. When turning right it feels as if the left front wheel is'nt tur...

1999 Ford Escort 1.8 TD
Posted: Nov 2, 2009
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Smelling fuel while driving

just recently my car has been smelling of petrol whilest driving, with no leaks that i can see. just nipped to the shop and have noticed that the car is now leaking. any ideas as to what it can be? before i take it to the garage its...

1995 Ford Escort 1.6 LX
Posted: Sep 2, 2009
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Highpitched whine from engine

I have recently bought a Ford Escort Finesse (estate model). It is a V-reg, 38k miles on the clock and I paid £500. For the price I paid I am not hoping to own this car for years and years but rather as a cheap run-around during the credit...

1999 Ford Escort 1.6 Finesse estate
Posted: Jul 20, 2009
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Fuel pump fuse keeps blowing

fuel pump fuse keeps popping, every few yards when hot, but will not pop when stationed and reved up.

1989 Ford Escort cabriolet
Posted: Mar 19, 2009
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Air leaks

how do i test for vaccuum/air leaks from the inlet manifold and other hoses

1997 Ford Escort GTi
Posted: Mar 4, 2009
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Brake light comes on and off

my brake light comes on and goes off now and again,the brake fluid level has not changed so i do not think that i have got a leak.any ideas

1997 Ford Escort GTi
Posted: Jan 22, 2009
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Power steering not working

The power steering on the car isn't working and i am finding it impossible to turn corners. I also found there is a leak somewhere in the power steering system as i am constantly running out of power steering fluid these two problems i thi...

1994 Ford Escort 1.6 gia
Posted: Jan 1, 2009
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Heating problem

There is no heating at all, and as this is my daughters car and it's very chilly at the moment I would apprciate any thoughts. So far, I have replaced the thermostat, flushed the heating system, backwrad and forward. The pipes going into ...

2000 Ford Escort 1.8 td
Posted: Dec 11, 2008
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Burning Smell / Excessive heat from underneath the car

While driving My Escort Encore 1.4, I get a severe burning smell. It smells like rubber, but it could be the clutch. When I get out, there is quite a bit of heat from under the car especially from the rear. Can anyone please s...

1997 Ford Escort 1.4 Encore
Posted: Aug 25, 2008
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Brake warning light

sometimes my brake warning light flashes on when touching the brake or going round a corner.do you think there could be a problem with the wheel cylinders leaking

1997 Ford Escort GTi
Posted: Jul 11, 2008
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