The following specifications are for the Ford ZX2 version of the Escort, produced from 1998-2003.

General specifications	Specification
Displacement (CID)	2.0 L (121 ci)
Number of cylinders	4
Bore and stroke	84.8 x 88.0 mm (3.34 in x 3.46 in)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil pressure (hot 4000 rpm)	370-550 kPa (54-80 psi)
Timing belt tension	178-311 N (40-70 lbs)
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Coolant capacity	6.6 L (1.75 gl)
Cylinder head and valve train
valve to valve guide clearance	0.017 - 0.064 mm (0.000662 - 0.0025196 in)
Valve clearance - intake	0.11 - 0.18 mm (0.004331 - 0.007087 in)
Valve clearance - exhaust	0.27 - 0.34 mm (0.0106299 - 0.0133858 in)
Valve guide bore diam. (insert counterbore diam.) - intake	6.06 mm (0.23858 in)
Valve guide bore diam. (insert counterbore diam.) - exhaust	6.06 mm (0.23858 in)
Head gasket surface flatness	0.05 / 0.520 / 076 150 x 150
Head face surface finish	15 microns max
Valve head diameter - intake	32.0 mm (1.2598 in)
Valve head diameter - exhaust	28.0 mm (1.10236 in)
Valve face runout limit intake & exhaust	0.035 mm (0.0013779 in)
Valve face angle	45 deg
Valve seat angle	45 deg
Valve stem diam. - intake	6.03 mm (0.23740 in)
Valve stem diam. - intake	6.03 mm (0.23740 in)
Vlave springs compression pressure - intake	365 N (82.1 lb) @ 25.1 mm (0.988 in)
Vlave springs compression pressure - exhaust	422 N (94.94 lb) @ 26.1 mm (1.0275 in)
Free length	43.2 mm (1.701 in)
Installed height	34.2 mm (1.346 in)
Valve springs assembled height service limit, pressure lost @ specific height	34.2 mm (1.346 in) ± 0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Intake	145 N (32.596 lb)
Exhaust	180N (40.464 lb)
Camshaft
Lobe lift - intake	9.254 mm (0.3643 in)
Lobe lift - exhaust	8.6 mm (0.33858 in)
Theoretical valve maximum lift - intake	9.254 mm (0.3643 in)
Theoretical valve maximum lift - exhaust	8.6 mm (0.33858 in)
End play service limit	0.80 - 0.220 mm (0.00315 - 0.00866 in)
Bearing journal diam.	25.960 - 25.980 mm (1.0221 - 1.0227 in)
Camshaft bearing radial clearance	0.020 - 0.070 mm (0.000787 - 0.002756 in)
Cylinder block
Cylinder bore diam - class 1	84.800 - 84.810 mm (3.338576 - 3.3389697 in)
Cylinder bore diam - class 2	84.810 - 84.820 mm (3.3389697 - 3.3393634 in)
Cylinder bore diam - class 3	84.820 - 84.830 mm (3.3393634 - 3.3397571 in)
Piston to cylinder bore clearance	0.05 mm (0.0019685 in)
Surface finish (ra) each bore min.	2.0 - 6.0 microns
Out of round limit	0.025 mm (0.0009842 in) max.
Taper limit	+0.025 (0.0009842 in) - 0.013 mm (0.0005118 in) max.
Main bearing bores inside diam. (bearing caps installed)	58.011 - 58.0380 mm (2.28389 - 2.284956 in)
Main bearing bores inside diam. (bearing caps installed) - bearing caps graded by size	58.008 - 58.031 mm (2.2837749 - 2.284680 in)
Main bearing radial clearances	0.011 - 0.058 mm (0.000433 - 0.002833 in)
Main bearing radial clearances - bearing caps graded by size	0.0196-0.044 mm (0.0007716 - 0.0017322 in)
Crankshaft
Main bearing journal diameter	57.980 mm - 58.000 mm (2.2826726 - 2.28346 in)
Main bearing journal end play	0.09 - 0.26 mm (0.0035433 - 0.010236 in)
Connecting rod bearing journal diam.	46.89 - 46.91 mm (1.846059 - 1.850036 in)
Connecting rod
Connecting rod bearing clearance to crankshaft	0.016-0.070 mm (0.0006299 - 0.0027559 in)
Connecting rod piston pin bore diam.	20.589 - 20.609 mm (0.810589 - 0.811376 in)
Crankshaft bearing bore diam.	46.89 - 46.91 mm (1.846059 - 1.846847 in)
Pistons
Piston to bore clearance	0.010 - 0.030 mm (0.0003937 - 0.0011811 in)
Piston diam. - class 1	84.781 - 84.799 mm (3.337828 - 3.338537 in)
Piston diam. - class 2	85.276 - 85.294 mm (3.357316 - 3.3358025 in)
Piston bore diam.	19.99 - 20.01 mm (0.7870063 - 0.7877937 in)
Ring width
Upper compression ring	0.30 - 0.50 mm (0.011811 - 0.019685 in)
Lower compression ring	0.30 - 0.50 mm (0.011811 - 0.019685 in)
Oil control ring	0.40 - 1.40 mm (0.015748 - 0.055118 in)
Ring grove width
Upper compression ring	1.484 mm (0.058425 in)
Lower compression ring	1.734 mm (0.0682675 in)
Oil control ring	2.905 mm (1.1143698 in)
Piston pin length	63.00 - 63.80 mm (2.48031 - 2.51181 in)
Piston pin diam - white	20.662 - 20.625 mm (0.8134629 - 0.8120062 in)
Piston pin diam - red	20.625 - 20.628 mm (0.8120062 - 0.8121243 in)
Piston pin diam - blue	20.628 - 20.631 mm (0.8121243 - 0.8122424 in)
Squish height
Piston pin-to-piston interference fit	0.010 - 0.015 mm (0.0003937 - 0.0005905 in)
Piston pin clearance in connecting rod bore	0.016 - 0.049 mm
Lubricating system
Oil pump type	gerotor
Oil capacity with filter	4.25 L (4.5 qts)
Lubricant
Super premium 5w-30 SAE motor oil XO-5W30-QSP	WSS-M2C153-G
Stud and bearing mount E0AZ-19554-BA	WSK-M2G349-A1
Gasket maker F8AZ-19B508-AB	WSK-M2G348-A5
Silicone gasket and sealant F7AZ-19554-EA	WSE-M4G323-A4
Torque specs	Nm (ft-lbs / in-lbs)
Intake manifold nuts	16-20 Nm (12-15 ft-lbs)
Oil level indicator tube bolt	8-11 Nm (71-97 in-lbs)
Transaxle cooler line bolts	8-12 Nm (71-106 in-lbs)
Heater tube bolts	9 Nm (79 in-lbs)
Valve cover bolts	6-8 Nm (54-70 in-lbs)
A/C compressor bolt	20-30 Nm (15-22 ft-lbs)
Splash shield assembly	7-11 Nm (62-97 in-lbs)
Generator bolts	47 Nm (34 ft-lbs)
Exhaust manifold heat shield nuts	8-11 Nm (71-97 in-lbs)
Exhaust manifold nuts	14-17 Nm (10-12 ft-lbs)
Timing belt tensioner bolt	22-28 Nm (17-20 ft-lbs)
Water pump bolts	24 Nm (17 ft-lbs)
Oil pump bolts	10-11 Nm (88-97 in-lbs)
Oil pump screen cover and tube bolts	8-11 Nm (71-97 in-lbs)
Appearance cover bolts (early production vehicles only)	7 Nm (61.9 in-lbs)
Oil pan bolts	20-30 Nm (15-22 ft-lbs)
Oil pan drain plug	22-28 Nm (29-41 ft-lbs)
Throttle body bolts	8-12 Nm (71-106 in-lbs)
Knock sensor	11-16 Nm (98-141 in-lbs)
Timing belt backplate bolts	9-11 Nm (80-97 in-lbs)
Fuel charging wiring bolt	8-11 Nm (71-97 in-lbs)
Lower cylinder block bolts	20-24 Nm (15-17 ft-lbs)
Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts	80-90 Nm (59-66 ft-lbs)
Upper timing cover bolts	3-5 Nm (27-44 in-lbs)
Crankshaft pulley bolt	110-120 Nm (81-89 ft-lbs)
Camshaft journal cap bolts	13-17 Nm (10-12 ft-lbs)
Flywheel bolts	102-115 Nm (75-85 ft-lbs)
Engine lifting eye bolts	39-55 Nm (29-40 ft-lbs)
Camshaft position sensor (CPS) bolt	7-8 Nm (62-70 in-lbs)
Power steering pump bolts	20 Nm (15 ft-lbs)
Oil pressure sensor switch	27 Nm (19 ft-lbs)
Lower timing belt cover bolts	7 Nm (61 in-lbs)
Middle timing belt cover bolts	13 Nm (10 ft-lbs)
Timing belt idler pulley bolt	48 Nm (35 ft-lbs)
Oil control solenoid flange bolts	10 Nm (88 in-lbs)
(VCT) Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt	120 Nm (88 ft-lbs)
Exhaust camshaft (VCT) sprocket plug	37 Nm (27 ft-lbs)
Intake camshaft sprocket bolt	68 Nm (50 ft-lbs)
Oil separator bolts	8-11 Nm (71-97 in-lbs)
Crankshaft rear seal retainer bolt	18-22 Nm (14-16 ft-lbs)
Crankshaft position sensor bolt	6-9 Nm (54-79 in-lbs)
Torque converter inspection cover bolt	38-51 Nm (28-38 ft-lbs)
Constant control relay module bolts	8-12 Nm (70-106 in-lbs)
Engine to manual transaxle bolt	58-80 Nm (41-59 ft-lbs)
Front engine support isolator nuts and bolts	67-93 Nm (50-68 ft-lbs)
Hydraulic clutch line bracket bolt	14 Nm (10 ft-lbs)
Rear roll restrictor nuts	38-51 Nm (28-38 ft-lbs)
Spark plugs	13-17 Nm (10-12 ft-lbs)
Front roll restrictor nuts	64-89 Nm (48-65 ft-lbs)
Front roll restirctor bolts	67-93 Nm (50-69 ft-lbs)
Transaxle control rod nut	38-51 Nm (28-38 ft-lbs)
Transaxle control rod support nut	19-25 Nm (14-18 ft-lbs)
Transaxle shift cable nut	20-25 Nm (15-19 ft-lbs)
Torque converter nuts	37 Nm (27 ft-lbs)
Engine to automatic transaxle bolts	38-51 Nm (28-38 ft-lbs)

Also see

• Ford ZX2 cylinder head replacement for the proper tightening and loosening sequences for the IM, exhaust, and cylinder head.
• Ford Zetec engines, history, types, etc.
• Ford Escort & ZX2 section for the entire index of all Ford Escort and ZX2 related articles.