Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
Transmission Mount: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Vibration While Idling
Article No.
03-15-15
08/04/03
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DRIVEABILITY - IDLE VIBRATION - VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI OR ZETEC ENGINE
ONLY
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ENGINE - IDLE VIBRATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI OR ZETEC ENGINE ONLY
FORD:
1997-2002 ESCORT
1998-2003 ESCORT ZX2
MERCURY:
1997-1999 TRACER
This article supersedes TSB's 00-5-9 and 02-21-12.
ISSUE
This TSB article is being republished to assist in diagnosing idle vibration.
ACTION
Diagnose and repair idle vibration conditions by referring to the following idle vibration Service Procedures.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
THE PROCEDURE CONTAINED IN THIS TSB ARTICLE MAY NOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE ALL VIBRATION FROM THE
VEHICLE. SOME VIBRATION IS INHERENT IN 1-4 ENGINE DESIGNS, SUCH AS THE SPI AND ZETEC 2.0L.
THIS PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF VIBRATION EXPERIENCED BY THE CUSTOMER.
PROCEDURE FOR 2003 ESCORT ZX2
1.
Neutralize engine mounts only. Refer to appropriate model year Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Workshop Manual Section 100-04.
PROCEDURES FOR 1997-2002 ESCORT, ESCORT ZX2 AND TRACER
1.
Shift the transaxle into Neutral and apply the parking brake.
2.
Remove battery and battery tray.
3.
Support engine with Three-Bar Engine Support Tool (Rotunda 303-D063) and Lifting Brackets (Rotunda 303-050).
4.
Raise vehicle. Refer to the appropriate model year Workshop Manual, Section 100-02.