Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.6 Servo Assist Problem?

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Mon 18 May 2009 13:49
98 1.6 Servo Assist Problem? - John22
Hello Forum

Today, I stalled the car reverse parking on an incline (Doh!) and lost braking and steering power. I was a concerned as I heard, just as (or just before {edited to replace 'txt' talk}) I stalled, a clunk that sounded very mechanical. Almost like a snap/spring/clunk low pitched sound under the car. I had to roll it down my hill and park using the handbrake. The car seems fine now having driven it round the block - BUT I want to be sure that this is normal, and that I shouldn't take it into a garage to check for an issue with the servo assist or something related to it.

Any thoughts appreciated.

James

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 18/05/2009 at 14:39

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Mon 18 May 2009 15:41
98 1.6 Servo Assist Problem? - Peter.N.
If the car was stalled you will lose braking and steering assistance, it only works when the engine is running.
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Mon 18 May 2009 16:24
98 1.6 Servo Assist Problem? - bathtub tom
There should be a bit of vacuum reservoir in the brake servo, enough for at least two or three applications of the brake pedal after the engine's stopped.
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Mon 18 May 2009 18:12
98 1.6 Servo Assist Problem? - Peter.N.
True, but not with the steering though.

Edited by Peter.N. on 18/05/2009 at 18:13

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