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Question posted by maxi2 on June 13th, 2014

Why Does My 1999 Ford Escort Es Steering Wheel Shake When I Stop At A Light

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Answer #1: Posted by abcdefg52817 on June 28th, 2014 9:02 PM
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change your oil so engine runs smoother and or raise the idle. Idle set screw on the throttle body.

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 14

Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans: All Services Above Plus Inspect/adjust 4x2 wheel bearings for your particular requirements. gasoline engines (E/F Super Duty)* ... and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23

... brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your particular requirements... Board has determined that all vehicles equipped with AX4S, AX4N, 4R70W. Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans: All Services Above Plus Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28

...4 cylinder engines (Escort, Tracer, Contour, Mystique, Cougar, and ZX2) Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans: All Services Above Plus Replace manual transmission fluid Inspect/adjust 4x2 wheel bearings for your ...AX4S, AX4N, 4R70W. Consult your dealer for end play (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearing (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32

...parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your dealer ... Board has determined that all vehicles equipped with AX4S, AX4N, 4R70W. Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans: All Services Above Plus Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints ...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 5

... Company dealership authorized for warranty repairs. Introduction Ford Motor Company and your dealer's handling of our quality products. Not all warranty repairs so, depending on the warranty repair needed, the vehicle may also take your 1999-model car or light truck. If you own or lease a 1999-model Electric Ranger, you are interested in...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 8

... with your special purposes). You may use the services of your transportation, or for your 1999-model vehicle Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you might be caused, for your vehicle or... purpose (that you lose, for any time that the car or light truck is shorter. Some states do not allow Ford or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company to limit how long an implied warranty lasts or...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 13

... insurance company; Time Limits on Coverage • After the first 12 months in service or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first, wheel alignment and tire balancing are not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Prep Package, see, important information about ambulance conversions (page 28). this will void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty •...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 20

... ignition system, catalytic converter, and the engine computer. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford Motor Company will repair your vehicle at no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of time ...ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. This is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Ford. If any emissions-related part on your 1999-model vehicle. For 7...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 23

... (f) Flex Fuel only, (g) Econoline only, (h) All except Econoline and Mustang, (j) Econoline, CNG only, (k) Econoline Cutaway, Stripped Chassis only, (m) Escort, Tracer only, (n) Contour, Mystique Bi-Fuel (Gas/CNG) only, (o) Cougar only, (p) Taurus, Sable only, (q) Ranger 4x4 only, (r) Explorer,... Exhaust Manifold - Left Exhaust Manifold - COVERAGE FOR 1999-MODEL VEHICLES (GVWR OF 14,000 LBS.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 42

...running. 3. POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to...light will automatically turn on . 3. On 2 vehicles with a manual transaxle ON push the key in while turning to 1 operate while the engine is R.DEF on the parking lamps. START, cranks the engine. Turn the ignition to turn off . LOCK, locks the steering wheel...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 48

... to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in position. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then push the control back up or down...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89

... cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is found, the ABS warning light will come on top) during this tendency. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be aggravated by a qualified service technician. If a malfunction is off. Refer to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 91

... out quickly and reduce fuel economy. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more effort. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of alignment • loose...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113

... in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. When driving with the temporary spare tire do not apply...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 122

... your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member, your tow truck operator refer to the transaxle. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. front wheel dollies must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 141

... transaxle is in this range. 5. Install the dipstick making sure it is warmed up (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it reaches normal operating temperature. 2. With the parking brake engaged...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 151

... weather treads to provide traction in some climates, you may chip the wheels. • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains...as those originally installed. Using chains on your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. Follow these components from...this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to steering, suspension and/or body components. • Remove the tire ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 174

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Premium Engine Coolant Application All Capacity Fill to line on reservoir Engine coolant1 Engine oil (includes filter change) Fuel tank capacity Power steering fluid Motorcraft 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil N/A Motorcraft MERCON௡ ATF Automatic transaxles Manual...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 176

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 197

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