Ford Festiva. Instruction - part 91

4. Remove radio and A/C-heater control assembly. See 

A/C-HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY

 under REMOVAL & 

INSTALLATION. Disconnect cigarette lighter connector. Remove snap-in trim inserts concealing instrument panel attaching bolts. 
Remove 7 instrument panel attaching bolts.  

5. Remove 2 lower instrument panel-to-body bracket stud nuts. Disconnect remaining electrical connectors from instrument panel. 

Remove instrument panel. To install, reverse removal procedures.  

WIRING DIAGRAM 

 

Fig. 30: Instruction A/C Heater System Wiring Diagram (Festiva)

 

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1971-96 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE INFORMATION

Interference Verification Check For OHC Engine - Timing Belt Information 

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION INFORMATION 

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE CAUTION 



Crack Or Tears In Belt Surface  



Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth  



Oil Contamination  



Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners  



Incorrect Tension Adjustment  

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL & INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION 

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL & INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (FORD PASSENGER CARS) 

(1)

 

 

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL & INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (MERCURY PASSENGER CARS) 

(1)

 

 

CAUTION:

The condition of camshaft timing belts should always be checked on vehicles which have more than 
50,000 miles. Although some manufacturers do not recommend replacement at a specified mileage, 
others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive belt failure may cause extensive damage to 
internal engine components on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve 
contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling". Many manufacturers changed their 
maintenance and warranty schedules in the mid-1980's to reflect timing belt inspection and/or 
replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules shown in this section reflect these 
changes. Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any of the following conditions 
exist:

Application

Year Span

Engine

Replacement Interval (Miles)

Aspire

1994-96

1.3L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Contour

1995-96

2.0L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Escort

1981-85

1.6L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Escort

1985-96

1.9L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Escort

1984-87

(2)

 2.0L 4-Cyl. Diesel

(4)

 100,000

Escort

1991-96

1.8L 4-Cyl.

60,000

EXP

1981-85

1.6L 4-Cyl.

60,000

EXP

1985-96

1.9L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Fairmont

1978-83

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Festiva

1988-93

1.3L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Granada

1981-82

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

LTD

1983-86

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Mustang

1974-93

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Pinto

1971-74

2.0L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Pinto

1974-80

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Probe

1989-92

(2)

 2.2L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Probe

1993-96

(2)

 2.0L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Probe

1993-96

2.5L V6

60,000

Taurus SHO

1989-95

3.0L V6

100,000

Taurus SHO

1993-95

3.2L V6

100,000

Tempo

1984-87

(2)

 2.0L 4-Cyl. Diesel

(4)

 100,000

Thunderbird

1983-88

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

(1)

Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.

(2)

Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.

(3)

Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers 
suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.

(4)

Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time.

Application

Year Span

Engine

Replacement Interval (Miles)

Bobcat

1974-80

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Capri

1971-72

1.6L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Capri

1971-74

2.0L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Capri

1974-84

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Capri

1991-94

1.6L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Cougar

1984-86

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

LN7

1981-85

(2)

 1.6L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Lynx

1981-85

(2)

 1.6L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL & INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION (LIGHT TRUCKS) 

(1)

 

 

Lynx

1984-87

1.9L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Lynx

1984-87

2.0L 4-Cyl. Diesel

(4)

 100,000

Marquis

1983-86

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Mystique

1995-96

2.0L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Topaz

1984-86

(2)

 2.0L 4-Cyl. Diesel

(4)

 100,000

Tracer

1987-90

1.6L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Tracer

1991-96

1.8L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Tracer

1991-96

1.9L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Tracer (Canadian)

1987, 1990

1.6L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Zephyr

1978-83

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Villager

1993-96

(2)

 3.0L V6

105,000

(1)

Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.

(2)

Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.

(3)

Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers 
suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.

(4)

Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time.

Application

Year Span

Engine

Replacement Interval (Miles)

Aerostar

1986-87

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Courier

1977-82

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Ranger

1986-88

2.0L 4-Cyl.

60,000

Ranger

1983-96

2.3L 4-Cyl.

(3)

 60,000

Ranger

1985-87

(2)

 2.3L 4-Cyl. Diesel

(3)

 

(4)

 60,000

(1)

Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.

(2)

Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.

(3)

Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers 
suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.

(4)

Vehicle manufacturer recommends replacing all belts at the same time.

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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 

1988-93 MAINTENANCE Ford Motor Co. Maintenance Information 

MODEL IDENTIFICATION 

VIN LOCATION 

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN chart explains the 
code characters. 

VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION 

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. See VIN 
example below. 

 

Fig. 1: VIN Code ID Explanation

 

MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION 

SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS 

Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary operating 
conditions: 

Severe Service 



Short Trips (About 10 Miles) In Freezing Temperatures  



Towing Or Heavily Loaded  



Severe Dust Conditions  



Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving  



Extensive Idling Conditions (Taxi Or Delivery Type Service)  

Normal Service 

NOTE:

For scheduled maintenance intervals and the related fluid capacities, fluid specifications and labor 
times for major service intervals, see SCHEDULED SERVICES article in this section. Warranty 
information and specifications for fluid capacities, lubrication specifications, wheel and tire size, and 
battery type are covered in this article.

NOTE:

Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under ANY (one or more) of 
these conditions: