Switches (Escort 5)

Ignition switch

Remove the negative terminal from the battery.

Remove the 2 screws at the top of the steering column and 4 screws at the bottom and remove the upper and lower steering column covers.

If present, unscrew 1 screw and remove the passive anti-theft system element from the ignition switch socket. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to the "I" position. Press the ignition switch retaining clip and remove it from the steering column (see Fig. 12.5, 12.6).





Remove the 6 screws and the lower instrument panel on the driver's side. Remove the fuse box and disconnect the ignition switch electrical connector from it. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Multi-function steering column switch

Remove the steering wheel. Unscrew the 2 upper and 4 lower screws securing the steering column covers and remove them.

Remove the screw and lift the multifunction switch upwards from the steering column. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch (see Fig. 12.7, 12.8).





Remove the hazard warning relay from the bottom of the multifunction switch.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Instrument panel switches

Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Insert a narrow screwdriver between the switch and the instrument panel. Place a rag or paper underneath to avoid damaging the surface of the panel. Carefully remove the switch. Alternately insert the screwdriver from the top and bottom. Do not insert the screwdriver parallel to the instrument panel, otherwise only the switch cover will be removed.



Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch (see Fig. 12.9).



Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Interior light door switches

Remove the negative terminal from the battery.

Open the door, unscrew the screw that secures the switch and remove it from the door frame. Tie a cord to the wires that go to the switch.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Trunk contact plate

Remove the negative terminal from the battery.

Open the rear door, unscrew 2 screws and remove the rear part of the trunk trim.

Using a thin screwdriver, release the mounting brackets and slide the contact plate out of the socket (see Fig. 12.10).



Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the contact plate.



Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Luggage compartment switch contacts

Remove the negative terminal from the battery.

Open the rear door and remove the interior trim.

Using a thin screwdriver, remove the switch contacts from the socket (see Fig. 12.11).



Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the switch contacts. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Handbrake indicator light switch (models before 1996)

Remove the negative terminal from the battery.

Remove the front passenger seat and center console.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the handbrake indicator light switch, unscrew the 2 screws and remove the switch (see Fig. 12.12).



Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Handbrake indicator light switch (models from 1996)

Remove the negative terminal from the battery.

Using a lever, remove the decorative cover from the handbrake lever.

Disconnect the electrical connector, unscrew the screw and remove the switch from the lever.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Brake light switches

Remove the negative terminal from the battery.

The brake light switch is located in the driver's footwell on the brake pedal bracket (see Fig. 12.13).



Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake light switch. Turn the switch 90 degrees to the left and remove it from the bracket (see Fig. 12.14).



Insert the switch into the hole in the mounting ring. Keeping the brake pedal in the initial position, push the switch down until the switch rod contacts the brake pedal. Rotate the switch 40° and fix it in this position. Connect the electrical connector and battery and check the operation of the brake light switch. The switch position should be such that when the pedal is pressed 5 mm, the brake lights do not light. At the next 20 mm of pedal travel, the brake lights should light.

Heater Fan Switch (Pre-1996 Models)

Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Using a lever, remove the decorative trim panel of the heater control panel.

Unscrew the 2 screws securing the heater control panel holder and remove the holder. Unscrew the 4 screws and remove the heater control panel. Disconnect the electrical connector from the heater panel lighting bulb.

Squeeze the switch mounting brackets, remove it from the panel and disconnect the electrical connector from it (see Fig. 12.15).



Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Heater Fan Switch (1996 and later models)

Remove the negative battery terminal. Remove the 2 screws and the upper steering column cover.

Unscrew 4 screws and remove the lower steering column cover. Remove the steering wheel. Using a lever, remove the decorative panel of the heater control unit.

Unscrew the 2 screws securing the holder to the dashboard and remove the holder. Disconnect the electrical connector from the holder. Squeeze the switch latches, remove the switch from the panel and disconnect the electrical connector from it. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Electric window switch

Remove the negative battery terminal. On pre-1996 models, insert a thin screwdriver between the switch and the remote. Pull the switch out of the remote. If it does not come out of the remote, remove the center console and remove the switch from the back of the remote.

On 1996 and later models, use a pry bar to remove the trim from the base of the gearshift lever.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch and remove the switch.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Electric outside mirror position adjuster

Remove the negative terminal from the battery and use a thin screwdriver to pry the switch out of its socket. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Starter interlock switch (automatic transmission)

Remove the negative battery terminal. The starter interlock switch is located on the gearbox housing and prevents the engine from starting if the gearshift lever is in any position other than "P" or "N". The switch can be accessed by raising the front of the vehicle. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch, unscrew and remove the switch from the gearbox along with the O-ring.

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. When installing the switch, use a new O-ring. Check that the engine can only be started when the gearshift lever is in the "P" or "N" position.

(This publication was borrowed from the website: FordBook.ru)