Section 33 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - Gasoline & NGV): Introduction
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 32 other vehicles, including the 2002 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Cougar, and 2002 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Information for Escort applies to Escort ZX2 unless otherwise indicated. For Mercury Villager information, see THEORY & OPERATION - VILLAGER article.
This article covers basic description and operation of engine performance related systems and components. Read this article before diagnosing vehicles or systems with which you are not completely familiar. To identify vehicles and engines, see appropriate INTRODUCTION article.