CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Note. On 1.8L and 2.5L, Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) is an integral part of distributor and cannot be serviced separately.
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
| WARNING | ALWAYS relieve fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components. |
1.8L & 1.9L
Depress retaining latch and remove rear seat cushion. Disconnect fuel pump connections. Start engine and operate until it stalls. Turn ignition off. Reconnect fuel pump. Install rear seat cushion.
2.0L A/T & 2.5L
Remove fuel pump relay, or disconnect Inertia Fuel Shutoff (IFS) switch. Fuel pump relay is located in engine compartment main fuse panel. The IFS switch is located on right side of trunk. Start engine and operate until it stalls. Turn ignition off. Reconnect fuel pump relay or reset IFS switch.
All Others
- Remove fuel cap to release fuel tank pressure. Remove relief valve cap. Relief valve is located on fuel supply manifold. Using Fuel Pressure Gauge (T80L-9974-B), release fuel pressure from relief valve (Schrader valve).
- If fuel pressure gauge is not available, disconnect electrical connector to IFS switch. For IFS switch location, see INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION table. Crank engine for 15 seconds to reduce system pressure. Turn ignition off. Reconnect IFS switch connector.
| Application | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Escort & Tracer | ||
| Sedan | Right Side Of Trunk | |
| Wagon | Behind Access Door In Right | |
| Rear Cargo Area | ||
| Mark VIII | Left Front Of Trunk | |
| Mustang | Rear Center Of Trunk | |
| Probe | Right Side Of Trunk | |
| Sable & Taurus | ||
| Sedan | Left Side Of Trunk | |
| Wagon | Behind Access Door In | |
| Right Rear Cargo Area | ||
| All Others | In Trunk On Left Hinge Support Or Behind Trim Panel | |
INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF (IFS) SWITCH LOCATION
FUEL LINE CONNECTOR
Note. Three types of fuel couplings are used. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION procedure.
SUPERCHARGER
Note. Disassembly of supercharger unit may void warranty. Supercharger cannot be overhauled. Supercharger is serviced by replacement ONLY.
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Note. On 1.8L & 2.5L, TP sensor is adjustable. For adjustment procedure, see appropriate ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below. TP sensor is not adjustable on all other models.
- «ADJUSTMENTS - 4-CYL»(ref-22872)
- «ADJUSTMENTS - V6»(ref-22884)
- «ADJUSTMENTS - V8»(ref-22902)