Electrical Component Locator: Switches

1994 Ford Escort Base, StandardSECTION Switches
SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch
1.8L In right rear corner of engine bay, on A/C accumulator. See Figure .
1.9L In right rear corner of engine bay, on A/C accumulator. See Figure .
A/C High Pressure Cut-Off Switch In left front of engine bay.
Back-Up/Upshift Switch
1.8L On lower front of transaxle. See Figure .
1.9L On lower front of transaxle. See Figure .
Brake Fluid Level Switch
1.8L On master cylinder. See Figure .
1.9L On master cylinder. See Figure .
Brake ON/OFF (BOO) Switch On bracket, above brake pedal.
Clutch Pedal Position Switch On bracket, above clutch pedal. See Figure .
Clutch Start Switch On bracket, above clutch pedal. See Figure .
Coolant Temperature Switch (1.8L)
Fan On left front of engine. See Figure .
Radiator On top left side of radiator. See Figure .
Inertia Fuel Shut-Off Switch
Hatchback & Wagon On right side of cargo area, near wheelwell.
Sedan On right side of trunk.
Low Coolant Level Switch
1.8L On top of coolant reservoir. See Figure .
1.9L On top of coolant reservoir. See Figure .
Manual Lever Position Switch On top of transaxle. See Figure .
Neutral Switch (M/T)
1.8L On lower rear of transaxle. See Figure .
1.9L On lower rear of transaxle. See Figure .
Oil Pressure Switch
1.8L On right side of engine block, near starter motor. See Figure .
1.9L On right side of engine block, near oil filter. See Figure .
Park Sense Switch At base of gear selector.
Parking Brake Switch At rear of center console, on parking brake assembly.
Power Steering Press. Switch (1.8L) On power steering line. See Figure .
Seat Belt Switch In driver's seat belt buckle.
Throttle Position Switch (1.8L M/T) On throttle body assembly. See Figure .
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