- engine model GLA-TK, TL (GL): intake valves - 0.22 (0.20-0.25) exhaust valves - 0.59 (0.56-0.61).
- l7 engine: intake valves - 0.15 exhaust valves - 0.20.
Other engine models with hydraulic tappets. Minimum crankshaft speed, rpm — 750-850.
Oil pressure in the engine lubrication system at an oil temperature of 80°C and a crankshaft speed of 2000 rpm. kgf/cm² — 2.8/1.5 (for the GLA engine).
Minimum oil pressure in the engine lubrication system at an oil temperature of 80°C and a crankshaft speed of 750 rpm. kgf/cm² — 1.0/0.6 (for the GLA engine).
Maximum permissible oil pressure, kgf/cm² — 5.0.
Operating temperature of liquid in the cooling system,°C — 85-102.
The coolant level in the expansion tank is between the "Min" and "Max" marks.
The deflection of the auxiliary drive belt of the GLA engine when pressing with a finger in the middle of the branch between the generator and the water pump, mm - 13.
Spark plug electrode gap, mm:
- for carburetor engines - 0.6;
- with fuel injection - 0.75.
Initial ignition advance angle to TDC, degrees 12 (10 for GLA).
The gap between the crankshaft position sensor and the flywheel, mm — 0.8-1.2.
Full travel of clutch pedal, mm — 155.
Fuel supply pressure for carburetor engines, kgf/cm² — 0.22-0.35.
Fuel supply pressure by electric fuel pump, kgf/cm² — 4.7-5.5.
Oil pressure in automatic transmission*. kgf/cm²:
- at idle, selector lever in all positions except "R": 4.2-5.1/3.9-5.0;
- at idle, selector lever in position "R": 5.8-8.4 / 6.2-8.7;
- with the accelerator pedal pressed all the way down (no more than 5 seconds), the brakes are applied:
- selector lever in positions "O", "2" and "1": 7.1-8.2 / 7.7-9.0;
- selector lever in position "R": 14.7-18.2/14.9-18.6.
* The first value is for boxes whose designation ends with the letters BD. The second is for boxes with the letters BA.
The minimum permissible thickness of brake shoe linings, mm - 1.5.
The fluid level in the brake hydraulic reservoir is between the "Min" and "Max" marks.
Front wheel alignment for a vehicle without load, mm — 1.0-3.0.
Tire pressure with driver and two passengers, kgf/cm² — 1.8.
CO content in exhaust gases,%:
- for carburetor engines: 1.0-2.0;
- for engines with injection: 1.0-1.5.
Fuels, lubricants and operating fluids used
| Refueling location | Capacity, l | Name | Replacement frequency |
| Fuel tank | Cars with engines of all models except GLA - 40; since May 1983 - 48; with GLA engine - 34 | Cars with engines of all models except GMA and GLA - gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95; gMA and GLA models - gasoline with an octane rating of not higher than 91 | |
| Lubrication system | All models except XR3 - 3.75 (including 0.25 l in the oil filter). Escort cars from the end of 1982 - 3.5 | All-season motor oil SAE 10W30. SAE 10W40 or Ford Super Motor Oil | Every 10,000 km |
| Engine cooling system | Cars with GMA engines. GPA, GLA — 6.2; JPA — 7,1; LPA, LUA — 6,9; LRA. L7 — 7,8 | A mixture of Ford Super Plus antifreeze with the designation SSM-97 B-9103 A, since 1984 - A 800 X 19544 - A (45%) and distilled water (55%) | Every 60,000 km or every two years |
| Gearbox housing: four-speed five-speed automatic | 2,8
3,1 7,9 | Ford SQ-M2C-9008-A (EP 80) Same as SAM 2C 9010, not compatible with other oils | For the entire service life of the box. Check the level every 10,000 km |
| Hydraulic brake system | 0,5 | Brake fluid ZAM-6S-9101ipi A or C (yellow) or ESEAM-6S-1001-A (green) according to SAE 70 R3 standard | Every 60,000 km or every three years |
| Steering gear housing | 0,95 | Semi-fluid grease SAM-1C-9106-A according to Ford specification | For the entire service life of the mechanism. Check the level every 30,000 km |
(The text was obtained in its entirety from the specified website FordBook.ru)