When to replace the Oil Filter on your FORD ESCORT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD Escort V Saloon (AFL) 1.4, FORD Escort V Saloon (AFL) 1.3, FORD Escort V Saloon (AFL) 1.4 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD ESCORT VI Saloon (GAL). Tools you might need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Oil filter cup socket 76-30F
Impact socket №10
Impact socket №13
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat screwdriver
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD ESCORT VI Saloon (GAL). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD ESCORT VI Saloon (GAL). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
    Step 5
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the oil pan cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a flat screwdriver. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  5. Step 8.1
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Step 8.2
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD ESCORT VI Saloon (GAL). Tip:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  6. Step 9
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    Move the container under the oil filter.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the oil filter.
  8. Step 11
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – FORD ESCORT VI Saloon (GAL). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 13
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  11. Step 14
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76-30F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 nm torque.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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