How Do You Replace A Ford Escort Timing Belt?
The Ford Escort timing belts are designed to require replacement approximately every 60,000 to 70,000 miles. If the belt breaks before being replaced, it can create timing problems and cause the engine to seize up. You can replace the timing belt in about 6 to 8 hours and keep the engine running properly while saving yourself the time and expense of having to take your vehicle into the shop to have the work done. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery of the Ford Escort with an open-end wrench and move the cable out of the way. Unfasten the spark plug wires from the spark plugs, using masking tape and a black marker to identify which wire goes to which plug. Remove the spark plugs using a spark plug socket wrench and set the spark plugs in a safe place. Turn the crankshaft by hand until the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley is at Top Dead Center (TDC) and insert a TDC timing peg into the hole in the pulley to hold the crankshaft in place. Lift the front passenger sid
