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WIRING DIAGRAMS
1991 WIRING DIAGRAMS Ford Motor Co.
IDENTIFICATION
COMPONENT LOCATION MENU
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
ComponentFigure No. (Location)
A/C RELAY3 (B 8)
A/T SELECT LIGHT3 (E 8)
ALTERNATOR1 (C 3)
BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH5 (D 19)
BATTERY1 (A 2)
BLOWER SWITCH3 (C 9)
BRAKE WARNING SWITCH1 (C 2)
CIG LTR4 (E 14)
CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH (M/T)1 (B 2)
CONDENSER FAN (A/T)3 (C 8)
COOLANT FAN MOTOR1 (D 3)
COOLANT FAN RELAY1 (D 3)
DEFOG SWITCH5 (C 16)
DIR/HAZARD SWITCH4 (B-C 12)
ELECT CONTROL ASSY (ECA)2 (A 4-7)
FRONT WASHER MOTOR1 (E 3)
FRONT WIPER MOTOR1 (E 3)
FRONT WIPER/WASHER SWITCH5 (A 16)
FUEL PUMP INERTIA SWITCH2 (D 4)
FUEL PUMP RELAY2 (C 4)
FUSE BLOCK3 (D-E 9-10)
HEADLIGHT RELAY4 (D 14)
HORN RELAY3 (E 11)
HORN SWITCH4 (E 15)
IGNITION COIL2 (E 5)
IGNITION KEY REMINDER SWITCH4 (E 13)
IGNITION SWITCH3 (C-D 11)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER4 (A-E 15)
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL4 (D-E 12)
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH4 (E 14)
LIGHT SWITCH4 (C-D 12)
MAIN FUSE PANEL1 (A 3)
MAIN RELAY2 (D 5)
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH (A/T)1 (B 2)
PARKING LIGHT RELAY4 (C 14)
PASSIVE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE3 (A 11)
REAR WASHER MOTOR5 (D 17)
REAR WIPER/WASHER SWITCH5 (E 16)
SHIFT LOCK SERVO ASSY4 (A 12)
STARTER1 (B 3)
STOP LIGHT SWITCH5 (D 19)
TIMER/BUZZER UNIT4 (E 12)
TRUNK LIGHT5 (B 16)
WAC RELAY3 (B 8)
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Fig. 1: Engine Compartment & Headlights (Grid 1
-3)
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Fig. 5: Pwr Mirror, Wiper/Washer, Defog Sw, Taillights (Grid 16
-19)
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levels to proper level.
Removal (1.6L & 1.6L Turbo)
1. Relieve fuel pressure and discharge air conditioning system (if equipped). See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Disconnect and remove battery, battery tray and battery tray support bracket.
2. Release wiring harness retaining straps from battery support tray. Disconnect windshield washer supply hose between fluid reservoir and
hood. Mark hinge locations and remove hood.
3. Disconnect intake air tube and wiring to ignition coil and vane airflow meter. Remove air cleaner/vane airflow meter assembly. Remove
air cleaner assembly support brackets. Disconnect intercooler hoses from turbocharger (if equipped).
4. Drain engine coolant and remove radiator. Disconnect accelerator cable, and remove retaining bracket from cam cover. Position cable to
one side.
5. Disconnect and plug fuel lines at fuel filter and pressure regulator. Disconnect power brake booster manifold vacuum hose from
manifold. Disconnect heater hoses at heater core tubes. Label and remove vacuum hoses located at throttle body.
6. For manual transaxle turbocharged vehicles, disconnect clutch cable and remove support bracket and cable from transmission. On non-
turbo vehicles, disconnect clutch slave hydraulic line. For automatic transaxle, remove transaxle cooler lines.
7. Disconnect starter wiring at starter. Remove harness from locating strap on bracket. Disconnect alternator wiring. Disconnect wiring
from engine coolant sensors located on rear of engine block. Remove ground connection at bracket on thermostat cover. Disconnect O2
sensor wire, main wiring harness connector, TPS connector (turbocharged only), knock sensor connector, distributor wiring and
transaxle wiring. Disconnect ground wire and strap at front of engine, and reinstall lifting eye.
8. Remove engine oil dipstick and retaining clip. Remove power steering pump from mounting bracket. Remove power steering pump
mounting bracket. With hoses attached, position pump aside. Remove upper air conditioning compressor retaining bolts (if equipped).
9. Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain engine oil and cooling system. On vehicles with air conditioning, remove lower air conditioning
compressor mounting bolts, and position compressor out of way.
10. Remove front wheels and tires. Remove front ball joints-to-ste e r in g kn u c kl e s r e t a in in g b o l t s. R e mo ve sp l a sh gu a r d s. Dr a in t ransmission
oil and remove half shafts from differential. Remove front exhaust pipe bracket located on lower side of engine. Disconnect front
exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold, or turbocharger (if equipped).
11. Remove frame support bar-to-engine support bolt. Loosen right control arm bolt and, pivot support bar downward. Disengage rubber
exhaust hangers located directly behind catalytic converter. Allow exhaust system to hang down 6 inches, and support system with
mechanic's wire. Unbolt shift linkage and stabilizer bar at transaxle. Remove nuts from front and rear engine mounts, and lower vehicle.
12. Attach chains onto lift eyes at ends of cylinder head, and support engine with hoist. Remove RH engine mount through bolt. Raise
engine off mounts and slightly pivot engine/transaxle assembly. Disconnect oil pressure sensor and route starter/alternator wiring
harness from engine. Carefully lift engine/transaxle assembly, turn assembly while raising to clear brake master cylinder, shift linkage
universal joint, radiator support and air conditioning lines (if equipped).
13. Remove intake manifold support bracket. Remove gusset plate(s) (if equipped). Remove starter. Remove transaxle-to-engine retaining
bolts. Identify bolts to ensure correct installation. Separate transaxle from engine. On manual transaxle, remove pressure plate, clutch
disc and flywheel. On automatic transaxle, remove flexplate.
Installation (1.6L & 1.6L Turbo)
1. Install transaxle to engine in reverse order of removal. Attach hoist to engine/transaxle assembly and position assembly in vehicle.
Before engine contacts mounts, route starter, alternator and oil pressure sensor wiring, and connect oil pressure sensor. Lower engine
until front mount seats on crossmember. Install through bolt on RH engine mount. DO NOT tighten bolt.
2. Remove hoist. Raise vehicle and support with jackstands. Align rear engine mount to crossmember, and install retaining nuts to front
and rear engine mounts. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
3. On manual transaxles, connect shift coupling and stabilizer. Tighten to specification. On automatic transaxles, connect shift linkage and
oil cooler lines. Tighten linkage retaining bolt, shift cable pivot and oil cooler hose clamps to specification. Connect front exhaust pipe
to manifold (or turbocharger). Install exhaust pipe to support bracket. Tighten bolts to specification. Tighten manifold (or turbocharger)
to specification. Attach rubber exhaust hangers. Position cross brace. Tighten retaining nut and bolt and right control arm front bolt.
4. Install drive axles. Install ball joint retaining bolts and tighten to specification. Mount A/C Compressor to engine (if equipped). Tighten
lower retaining bolts to specification. Install splash guards. Install tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten retaining nuts to specification.
5. Lower vehicle. Install upper A/C compressor retaining bolts (if equipped). Tighten bolts to specification. Tighten RH engine mo u n t
through bolt to specification. Connect alternator wiring.
6. Position power steering pump bracket on stud. Lower pump into engine compartment. Install power steering pump bracket retaining
bolts and nut. Tighten to specification. Install power steering pump and belt. Tighten adjustment nut and pivot bolt to specification.
7. Install engine oil dipstick and retaining clip. Install ground strap and ground wire to cylinder head. Install clutch cable (if equipped).
Connect clutch hydraulic line if equipped with manual transaxle or naturally aspirated. Connect transmission electrical connectors.
Connect fuel lines to fuel filter and pressure regulator. Install intake air tube to throttle body.
8. Install intercooler hoses on turbocharged models. Install air cleaner assembly brackets. Install air cleaner assembly with airflow meter
attached. Install intake air tube. Install coil and airflow meter connectors. Connect coolant crankcase and air bypass hoses. Install
vacuum hoses as noted in disassembly.
9. Connect accelerator cable. Install retaining bracket. Install power brake booster hose. Remove speedometer cable from transaxle. Fill
transaxle to specification. See CAPACITIES in SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS article. Install speedometer cable.
Connect speedometer cable connector. Fill engine oil to capacity.
10. Install radiator/fan assembly. Tighten bracket retaining bolts to specification. Connect coolant hoses and fan electrical connector. Fill
coolant to specification.
11. Install hood and connect washer hose. Install battery tray support, battery tray, battery and battery hold-down. Connect battery
terminal. Evacuate and charge air conditioning system (if equipped). Road test vehicle and inspect for leaks.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal (1.3L)
CAUT ION: DO NOT allow com pressor to hang by hoses. T ie up com pressor with m echanic's wire.
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Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner. Remove intake manifold bracket. Disconnect throttle cable.
Mark and disconnect vacuum hoses, fuel hoses and wiring. Remove intake manifold bolts. Remove intake manifold and gasket.
Installation (1.3L)
Clean all gasket mating surfaces. Ensure surface is free of burrs, scratches and cracks. Replace all gaskets. Position gasket and manifold to
cylinder head. Install bolts and tighten to specification. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Removal (1.6L)
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Relieve fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION. Drain cooling system. Disconnect intercooler tube and/or air intake tube. Disconnect air by-pass hoses. Disconnect
main engine harness electrical connection and TPS connector. Disconnect vacuum hoses from throttle body.
2. Disconnect fuel lines from fuel filter and pressure regulator. Disconnect throttle cable. Disconnect hoses from By-pass Air Control valve
( B AC ) . R e mo ve B AC va l ve r e t a in in g n u t a n d b o l t . R e mo ve in t a ke manifold retaining nuts and bolts from support bracket and cylinder
head. Remove intake manifold and throttle body assembly.
Installation (1.6L)
1. Install new intake manifold gasket, ensuring coolant passage openings align with openings in cylinder head and manifold. Install intake
manifold. Tighten retaining nut and bolts and support bracket bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of
article.
2. Install BAC valve and connect air hoses. Connect throttle cable. Connect fuel lines to fuel filters and pressure regulator. Connect main
engine harness connector and TPS connector. Connect vacuum lines to throttle body. Install intake air tube. Connect intercooler tube
and/or intake air tube. Connect air by-pass hoses. Fill cooling system. Connect negative battery terminal. Start engine and check for
fluid leaks and correct operation.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Removal (1.3L)
1. Raise vehicle. Remove catalytic converter inlet pipe at exhaust manifold. Remove pulse air tube nuts at inlet pipe. Remove inlet pipe
support bracket bolts. Lower vehicle. Remove air intake duct. Remove exhaust manifold heat shroud bolts and remove shroud.
2. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector. Remove exhaust manifold nuts and remove exhaust manifold. Remove gasket from inlet pipe and
cylinder head.
Installation
Position new gasket on cylinder head and inlet pipe. Install exhaust manifold and nuts. Tighten nuts to specification. See, at end of article,
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification.
Removal (1.6L Non-Turbo)
Remove intake air tube. Remove front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold retaining nuts. Remove exhaust support bracket (if equipped). Remove
heat shield. Disconnect O2 sensor electrical connector. Remove exhaust manifold.
Installation (1.6L Non-Turbo)
Install exhaust manifold gaskets. Install heavier gasket first. Install exhaust manifold and tighten retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Connect O2 sensor electrical connector. Install manifold heat shield. Install intake air tube.
Connect front exhaust pipe to intake manifold and tighten retaining nuts to specification. Install exhaust support bracket, if removed, and
tighten engine mount bolt to specification. Start engine and check for leaks.
Removal (1.6L Turbo)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove throttle body air intake tube. Disconnect intercooler hose from
turbocharger assembly and position both intercooler hoses out of the way. Remove O2 sensor connector from its retaining clip, and
disconnect O2 sensor. Remove lower heat shield and then upper heat shield. Remove turbocharger side heat shield.
2. Remove power steering pump (leave hoses attached) and lay aside. Disconnect lower radiator hose from water pump. Position power
steering pump to access mounting bracket retaining bolts and nut. Remove both bolts and one nut, and remove bracket from engine.
Remove 2 screws retaining air cleaner duct tube, loosen clamp at turbocharger and position duct tube out of the way. Disconnect
coolant return hose at turbocharger. Remove bolt and brass sealing washers from oil supply line at engine block.
3. Raise vehicle. Remove retaining nuts and washers from exhaust pipe flange. Remove 2 bolts retaining exhaust hangers to engine block.
Slide off two rubber exhaust hangers at catalytic converter. Pull exhaust pipe downward and to LH side of vehicle. Disconnect oil return
hose at turbocharger. Disconnect coolant return hose at turbocharger. Remove 2 retaining bolts from turbocharger support bracket.
Remove 2 bolts retaining coolant by-pass tube outlet to water pump. Lower vehicle.
4. Loosen retaining clamp bolt on coolant by-pass tube at rear of cylinder head. Remove 11 retaining nuts from exhaust manifold. Pull
coolant by-pass tube bracket from exhaust stud, and position tube out of way. Grasp manifold, pull off studs and move assembly slightly
to RH side of engine compartment to clear cooling fan, and remove assembly from vehicle.
5. Working on bench, remove 4 nuts retaining turbocharger to exhaust manifold, separate assembly and discard gasket.
Installation (1.6L Turbo)
NOTE:Feed O2 sensor wire and guide through upper heat shield.
NOTE:When reinstalling turbocharger, thoroughly rem ove all gaskets and sealant. Use new gaskets. Add .85
oz. (25 cc) of engine oil in the oil passage of the turbocharger.
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bearing oil seal. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
WATER PUMP
Removal & Installation (1.3L)
Remove timing belt. Drain cooling system. Remove lower radiator hose and heater return hose from water pump. Remove water pump
retaining bolts and water pump. Clean gasket mounting surface and replace gasket. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal (1.6L)
1. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT . Drain cooling system. Remove timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys. Remove oil dipstick
bracket retaining bolt.
2. Remove power steering pump from retaining bracket, leaving hoses attached. Remove power steering bracket and position power
steering pump to one side. Remove water pump outlet. Remove water pump retaining bolts and water pump.
Installation (1.6L)
1. Clean all gasket surfaces. Transfer rubber belt cover seal to new water pump (if required). Position water pump with new gasket and
install retaining bolts. Install pump outlet with new gasket and "O" ring. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
2. Install oil dipstick retaining bolt. Install timing belt tensioner and idler pulleys. Install power steering pump bracket. Install power
steering pump. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
3. Install timing belt. Fill cooling system. Start engine and check for leaks and proper system function.
OIL PAN
Removal (1.3L)
Disconnect battery ground cable. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil. Remove flywheel housing dust cover. Remove oil pan retaining bolts,
nuts and stiffeners. Rotate crankshaft while removing oil pan. Remove baffle plate from oil pan. Clean gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
Installation (1.3L)
Ensure gasket surfaces are clean. Apply oil resistant sealer to front and rear engine covers and across joint line of cylinder block.
Removal (1.6L)
1. Raise vehicle and drain engine oil. Remove frame brace retaining bolt. Loosen RH "A" arm front bolt, and pivot brace downward.
Disconnect front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold (or turbocharger). Remove exhaust pipe bracket retaining bolts. Loosen rubber
exhaust hangers at catalytic converter.
2. Allow exhaust to hang supported by mechanic's wire. Disconnect turbocharger oil return hose (if equipped). Remove oil pan retaining
bolts. Carefully pry oil pan loose from cylinder block.
Installation (1.6L)
1. Clean pan and block gasket surfaces. Apply Gasket Sealant (E3AZ-19562-A) to new front and rear pan seals. Install seals to cylinder
block. Apply Gasket Sealant (E3AZ-19562-A) to oil pan gasket surface. See Fig. 8
. Install oil pan and tighten pan retaining bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table at end of article.
2. Connect turbocharger oil return hose (if equipped). Install rubber exhaust hanger to brackets. Install new gasket and connect fro n t
exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold (or turbocharger). Install front exhaust pipe bracket. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification.
3. Pivot frame brace into position. Tighten retaining bolt to crossmember and RH "A" arm front retaining bolt to specification. Lower
vehicle, fill with oil and start engine. Check for oil leaks and system operation. NOTE:Raise engine slightly with floor jack, if required, to gain clearance for water pum p rem oval.
CAUT ION: DO NOT force a pry tool between cylinder block and oil pan.
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3. If voltage is not present or is less than 8 volts at starter solenoid terminal "S", malfunction in circuit to terminal "S" is indicated. Proceed
to the following tests.
IGNITION SWITCH TEST
1. Locate ignition switch connector under dash. Using a 12-volt test light or voltmeter, ensure voltage is present on Black/Yellow wire
when ignition switch is turned to RUN or ON position. This will verify proper operation of ignition switch.
2. If there is no voltage on Black/Yellow wire, the problem is either ignition switch or circuit between battery and ignition switch.
CLUTCH ENGAGE SWITCH (M/T) TEST
Unplug clutch engage switch from main wiring harness. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity across switch terminals. Continuity should
exist when switch plunger is pushed in and should not exist when switch plunger is released. If clutch engage switch does not operate as
specified, replace switch.
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH (A/T) TEST
Unplug neutral safety switch from main wiring harness. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity across switch terminals "A" and "B". See Fig.
2 . Place transmission shift selector in Park or Neutral position. Continuity should exist between terminals "A" and "B". Continuity should not
exist in any other transmission shift selector positions. If switch does nor operate as specified, replace switch.

Fig. 2: Identifying Neutral Safety Switch Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
VOLTAGE DROP TEST
1. Disconnect and ground coil wire from distributor cap to prevent engine from starting. Connect remote starter switch between starter
solenoid terminal "S" and battery positive terminal. See Fig. 3
.
2. Using a digital voltmeter set on low scale, connect positive voltmeter lead to battery positive terminal. Connect negative lead to starter
solenoid terminal "M". See Fig. 3
.
3. Engage remote starter switch. Observe and record voltmeter reading. Voltmeter reading should be less than .5 volt. If voltage at terminal
"M" is greater than .5 volt, move negative voltmeter lead to solenoid terminal "B", and repeat test.
4. If voltage at terminal "B" is less than .5 volt, inspect solenoid cable connections and solenoid contacts for problem.
5 . Cl ean so l en o id t ermin al s "B", "M" an d "S", an d rep eat st ep s 1 ) through 4). If voltmeter still reads greater than .5 volt at termin al "M"
and less than .5 volt at terminal "B", solenoid contacts are bad.
6. If voltmeter reads greater than .5 volt at terminal "B", clean cables and connections at solenoid. If voltmeter still reads greater than .5
volt, check for poor positive battery cable connection or bad cable. Repair or replace as necessary.
7. To locate excessive voltage drop, move negative voltmeter lead toward battery, and check each connection point. When high voltmeter
reading is no longer present, last connection point is bad.
NOTE:Make all voltm eter connections at com ponent term inal rather than at cable or wire end.
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D - ADJUSTMENTS
1991 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Ford/Mercury - On-Vehicle Adjustm ents
ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Before beginning any on-vehicle adjustments to fuel or ignition systems, ensure engine mechanical condition is okay.
VALVE CLEARANCE
IGNITION TIMING
CAPRI
1. Place automatic transmission in Park or manual transmission in Neutral. Disconnect and plug hoses attached to vacuum diaphragm
assembly on distributor. Connect tachometer and timing light. Turn off all electrical loads.
2. Start engine, and warm it to operating temperature. Ensure idle speed is set to specification, adjusting if necessary. See IDLE SPEED &
MIXTURE . Determine initial timing. See IGNITION TIMING table. If base timing is not correct, loosen distributor mounting bolts
and rotate distributor until marks align. Tighten bolts to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 N.m).
3. Increase engine RPM while observing timing light. Verify ignition timing advances. For Turbo models, go to step 5). For non-Turbo
models, continue with step 4).
4. On non-Turbo models, apply 16 in. Hg vacuum to chamber "A". Verify timing advances by 26-30 degrees. Remove vacuum source from
chamber "A". Apply 8 in. Hg vacuum to chamber "B" while observing timing. Verify timing advances by 3-7 degrees. Stop engine, and
remove test equipment.
5. On Turbo models, apply 20 in. Hg vacuum to advance diaphragm. Verify timing advances by 13-17 degrees. Disconnect vacuum source.
Apply 8 psi (.6 kg/cm
2 ) pressure to advance diaphragm. Verify timing retards by 3-7 degrees. Stop engine, and remove test equipment.
FESTIVA
1. Place manual transmission in Neutral or automatic transmission in Park. Turn all accessories off. Locate one-wire STI (Black) connector
near master cylinder. Using a jumper wire, connect STI terminal to ground. See Fig. 1
. Connect timing light and tachometer.

Fig. 1: Locating Self
-Test Input (STI) Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Start engine, and warm to operating temperature. Ensure idle speed is set to specification, adjusting if necessary. See IDLE SPEED &
MIXTURE .
3. Check initial timing. White timing mark should align with white mark on crankshaft pulley. If marks do not align, loosen distributor
mounting bolts and rotate distributor until marks align. Tighten bolts to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-25 N.m).
4. Remove jumper wire. Increase engine RPM, and verify ignition timing advances beyond initial setting. Stop engine, and remove test
equipment.
IGNITION TIMING NOTE:All m odels are equipped with hydraulic lash adjusters. No adjustm ents are required.
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