Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Ford Escort Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Lock Brake System
- Description & Operation
- Component Locations
- Bleeding Brake System
- Component Testing
- Removal & Installation
- Adjustments
- Trouble Shooting
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Tests
- Test A: System Check
- Test B: HCU Pump Motor - Circuit Shorted
- Test C: HCU Pump Motor - Circuit Open
- Test D: Abs Relay
- Test E: Excessive Dump Time Fault
- Test F: Right Front WSS (Static)
- Test G: Right Front WSS (Dynamic)
- Test H: Left Front WSS (Static)
- Test J: Left Front WSS (Dynamic)
- Test K: Right Rear WSS (Static)
- Test L: Right Rear WSS (Dynamic)
- Test M: Left Rear WSS (Static)
- Test N: Left Rear WSS (Dynamic)
- Test P: Excessive WSS Or Wheel Speed Error
- Test Q: Open Abs Relay
- Test R: Left Front Isolation Solenoid
- Test S: Left Front Dump Solenoid
- Test T: Right Front Isolation Solenoid
- Test U: Right Front Dump Solenoid
- Test V: Left Rear Isolation Solenoid
- Test W: Left Rear Dump Solenoid
- Test X: Right Rear Isolation Solenoid
- Test Y: Right Rear Dump Solenoid
- Test Z: Abs Warning Indicator - Shorted
- Test Aa: ABCM - Low Voltage
- Test Ab: No Diagnostics - Low Voltage
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.