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Ford Escort I (1968-1974) repair manuals

Find the best Ford Escort I ('68, 1968-1974) repair manuals here. Detailed step-by-step guides for easy DIY service and repairs on Ford cars. Clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

Ford Escort Mk I - Mexico, RS 1600 & RS 2000 (1970-1974) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Classic Repair Manual for the Ford Escort Mk I Mexico, RS 1600 and RS 2000.

Petrol engines:
- 1.6 (1598 cc OHV)
- 1.6 16V (1601 cc DOHC, 'BDA')
- 2.0 (1993 cc SOHC, 'Pinto').

Production years: 1970-1974.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the 1.6 Engines with an aluminium engine block or the Ford Escort Twin Cam with a Lotus engine.

This Haynes manual for the Ford Escort Mk I Mexico, RS 1600 and RS 2000 describes service and repair of the engine (valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the cooling system, ventilation, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
  • Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:256 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.59 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0139)
ISBN:9780857336576

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Cover repair manual Ford Escort Mk I - Mexico, RS 1600 & RS 2000 (1970-1974)

Ford Escort Mk I - Mexico, RS 1600 & RS 2000 (1970-1974)

Language: English

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Ford Escort Mk I - 1100 & 1300 (1968-1974) | Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Classic Repair Manual for the Ford models:
- Escort Mk I 1100, 1300, 1300E, GT and Sport
- Escort Van 6 cwt and 8 cwt.

Petrol engines: 4 cylinders 'Kent' - 1.0 (1097 cc) and 1.3 (1297 cc).

Production years: 1968-1974.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the Escort Twin-cam, RS 1600, Mexico or RS 2000.

This Haynes manual for the Ford Escort Mk 1 1100 and 1300 describes service and repair of the engine (valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the cooling system, ventilation, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
  • Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:256 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.1 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0171)
ISBN:9780857336446

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Cover repair manual Ford Escort Mk I - 1100 & 1300 (1968-1974)

Ford Escort Mk I - 1100 & 1300 (1968-1974)

Language: English

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Ford Escort - alle Modelle (bis Ende 1974) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 32, reprint) for the Ford Escort.

Production years: until the end of 1974.

  • This repair manual for the Ford Escort describes maintenance and repair of the engines: the lubricating system, cooling, fuel system, filters and exhaust.
  • Covers also the clutch and transmission, the suspension, the steering system, the servo unit and the brakes, the electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lighting), the interior and the body.
  • This manual contains also adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.

Product details

Author:Dieter Korp
Details:252 pages, 22 x 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 6.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 1974)
Series:Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (32)
ISBN:9783879432493

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Cover repair manual Ford Escort - alle Modelle (bis Ende 1974)

Ford Escort - alle Modelle (bis Ende 1974)

Language: German

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Ford Escort 1100, 1300, 1300 GT (bis 1974) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Ford Escort 1100, 1300 and 1300 GT.

Production years: up to 1974.

Pages of the book [0164] Ford Escort 1100, 1300, 1300 GT (bis 1974) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual for the Ford Escort 1100 and 1300 provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

  • Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:112 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2012)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (164)
ISBN:9783716812273

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Cover repair manual Ford Escort 1100, 1300, 1300 GT (bis 1974)

Ford Escort 1100, 1300, 1300 GT (bis 1974)

Language: German

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Years: 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974


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