OEM 2003 Ford Escort Oil Pan

2003 Ford Escort Oil Pan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the oil pan on 2003 Ford Escort?

  A: One must start by raising the vehicle and draining engine oil to begin servicing the oil pan. Begin by dislodging the catalytic converter and then detach the 17 oil pan securing bolts evenly before extracting the oil pan. The installation preparation requires manual scrapers instead of abrasive grinding discs because these tools prevent damaging the aluminum surfaces. The mounting faces of the oil pan and cylinder block require inspection for presence of previous sealer residues before use of solvent to create flat clean and dry surfaces. The installation of the oil pan requires a 3 mm (0.1 inch) silicone bead applied continuously along with sealant before bolt installation begins from the middle position. After installing the catalytic converter you can add the oil pan drain plug. The last step includes lowering the vehicle when adding fresh clean engine oil to the crankcase.