Ford 2003 Escort- Manuals

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emerge...

Data Recording Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed datapotentially including but not limited to information such as: • the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver andpassengers, • information about the performance of various systems and modules inthe vehic...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Driving a vehicle with the brake systemwarning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehiclechecked by your dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues tofla...

AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystemon or off. Turn control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned...

Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’sfirst side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of thetape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control...

Inserting a tape Push only slightly when inserting acassette tape (with the open edgeto the right). A cassette deckloading mechanism pulls the tape inthe rest of the way. You can switch fromradio to tape play by inserting a tape into thecassette deck. Tape play select Insert a tape to begin tape pla...

AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. Theselected mode will be indicated in the display. If FM stereo is enabled,ST will be illuminated in the display. NOTE: If the FM broadcast...

Tracking feature in CD mode • Press to advance to the next selection. Press and hold thecontrol to fast forward throughthe current selection. • Press to reverse to the previous selection. Press and holdthe control to rewind through the current selection. Scan function The scan function works in radi...

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the AUDIO control until BAL is illuminated in the display. Turn the volume control to adjust the speakers. NOTE: Approximately 5 seconds after selecting any AUDIO mode (treble, bass, fade, bala...

Starting auto memory tuning 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM control. 2. Press and momentarily hold theAUTO M (auto memory) control. 3. The audio systemwill select thefive strongest stations on the frequency band. When the stations arefilled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will s...

Eject function Press the control to stop and eject aCD. Setting the clock • Ensure that the ignition is in theACC or ON position. • Press and momentarily hold theCLOCK control until a beep isheard. The current time will flashin the display. • Press the to increase the hours. • Press the to increase ...

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors th...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe fromthe center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one d...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Onheater-only systems, the air cannotbe cooled below the outsidetemperature. Mode selector control Controls the ...

Operating tips • In humid weather, place the climate control system in Defrost ( ) before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshield has been cleared, select any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, do not drive with theclimate control syst...

Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode Selector Control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor can operate in all modes except and . However, the air conditioning will only function if the o...

• Do not put objects under the front seat which may interfere with theairflow to the rear seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at thebottomof the windshield and underneath the hood). • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects canblock airflow and re...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Foglamp control (if equipped) Rotate forward to activate. High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you t...

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in t...

If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle’s front structureshould be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps. Horizontal aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a levelsurface. 2. With the hood open, locate thehorizontal indicator and theadjusting screw. They are locatedbelow the viewin...

Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a levelsurface. 2. With the hood open, locate thebubble level and the verticaladjustment screw. The adjustmentscrew is located on the outboardside of the headlamp below theheadlamp upper attachment. 3. The “UP” and “DN” on the bubbleindicate the directi...

INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamp and map lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp is located overheadbetween the driver and passengerseats. The dome lamp will stay on if thecontrol is moved to the ON position.When the control is moved to theDOOR position, the lamp will onlycome on if a door is opened. If thecontro...

Function Trade Number Front park/turn lamps 3157K Foglamps (if equipped) 881 Headlamps-aero high and low beam 9007 Rear license plate lamps 168 High-mount brake lamp 921 Backup lamps 3156K Brake lamps 3157K Interior overhead lamp 12V/10W All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. T...

3. Remove the protective dust shieldfromthe housing by turning thedust shield counterclockwise (whenviewed fromthe rear). 4. Disconnect the electrical connector fromthe bulb by pulling rearward. 5. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise. 6. Without turning, remove the oldbulb ...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: • For intermittent wiping, move thecontrol down one position androtate the wiper switch to thedesired position. • For low speed wiping, move thecontrol down two positions. • For high speed wiping, move thecontrol down three positions. Windshield washer: • For m...

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper armaway fromthevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefromthe wiper arm. Push the lockpin manually to release the bladeand pull the wiper blade downtoward the windshield to remove itfromthe arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to thewiper armand press it into placeunt...

Press and hold the bottompart of the rocker switch to open the window.Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window. One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onthe bottompart of the rocker switchand release q...

Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET ACC control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. Note: • Vehicle spe...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET ACC control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This willnot erase your vehicles previously set speed. • Press the s...

CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so thatthe eyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the installationpro...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available fromyour dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L tolock all doors. INT...

Locking the doors 1. Press and release to lock all the doors. On vehicles equipped with the driver’s door only remote entry system, only the driver’s door willlock. Note: the interior lamps will turn off. 2. On vehicles with the all-door remote entry, press and release again within three seconds to ...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OFTHE REMOTE ENTRYTRANSMITTER APART. 2. Remove the old battery. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer tothe diagraminside the remote entrytransmitter for the corr...

4. Cycle, eight times, rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 2 (ACC)position and 3 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in the 3 (ON) position. 5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programmingmode has been activated. 6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry tra...

Deactivating the anti-theft system Deactivating an untriggered anti-theft system You can deactivate an untriggered anti-theft systemalarmin thefollowing ways: • Press on the remote entry transmitter. • Press on the remote entry transmitter. Note: Pressing the trunk control will prevent the alarmfrom...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints (if e...

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS To fold the seatback down: • Press the latch control downwardor pull up on strap and • Pull the se...

RETURNING THE SEAT TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely inposition. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat while thevehicle is in motion. To return the seat to the upright/normal seati...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on t...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger and rear seatoutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive m...

BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional reminders to thedriver that the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled by intermittentlysounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in theinstrument cluster....

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the BeltMinder feature please follow the directions stated below. One time disable Any time the safety belt is buc...

5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. • After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds. 6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable B...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfromcertain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury froma deploying airbag. All occupants of t...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the systemis...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use. Children and safety belts If the child is the pro...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. Children 12 and ...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,gearshift lever (automatic transaxleonly) and allows key removal. Onvehicles with a manual transaxlepush the key in while turning tolock. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine i...

• Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to...

• The anti-lock systemdoes not reduce stopping distance. Always leaveenough roombetween your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you tostop. • We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this brakingtechnique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp...

L(Low) Use L (Low) when added enginebraking is desired or whendescending steep hills. The automatic transaxle will shift into the proper gear to ascend anygrade without any need to shift to L (Low). Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You canupshift fromL (Low) to (overdrive) a...

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch The manual transaxle has a starter interlock that prevents cranking theengine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the ...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 21 km/h (13 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 3-4 53 km/h (33 mph) 4-5 70 km/h (44 mph) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 ...

Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on thecertification label. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than theoriginals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals donot increase the GVWR a...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will ...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogramis separate fromthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited W...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the driver’s foot well,behind the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel systemfor leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switc...

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link ca...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description WIPER 20A Wiper/Washer, Blower motor relay STOP 20A Stop lamps, Brake pressure switch TAIL 15A Exterior lamps, Instrumentillumination SUN ROOF 15A Power moonroof ASC 10A Speed control P. WINDOW 30A CB Power windows CIGA...

Tire change procedure 1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set the parkingbrake. When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxlealone will not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R(Rever...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESPis an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Companyor Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (inCanada). ...

If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at yourselling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the SalesManager or Service Manager at t...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration programfor warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMoto...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADAONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarmwater and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefromyour dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spo...

PAINTCHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and ind...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailab...

• Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches. • Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when theyappear worn or do not function properly. INSTRU...

LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) Your leather seating surfaces have a clear, protective coating over theleather. • To clean, use a soft cloth with Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and VinylCleaner (ZC-11–A). Dry the area with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Motorcraft DeluxeLe...

Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38–A) Motorcraft Car Care Kit (ZC-26) Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate (F2SZ-19523–WC) Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-100) Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (ZC-14) Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A) Motorcraft Tire Detailer (ZC-28) Motorcraft...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

Working with the engine on • Automatic transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transaxle 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner remov...

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. Maintenance and Specifications 139

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Windshield washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord s...

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself fromengine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil indicator (dipstick). • 2.0L DOHC Zetec engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks, the oil level is accept...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil...

that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-upengine noises or knock may be experienced.It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (oranother brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft m...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

• Enables calibrated gauges towork properly. When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be atthe “cold fill level” or within the“cold fill range” as listed on theengine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to the Sched...

ESE-M97B44–A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold EngineCoolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine yourvehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir. • Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored),VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft Premium...

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling systemis under pressure; steamand hot liquid can come outforcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 2. When t...

Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s ...

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. WHATYOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTAUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When re...

economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and ...

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight...

If the vehicle’s powertrain systemor its battery has just been serviced,the on-board diagnostics systemis reset to a “not ready for I/M test”condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics systemfor I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • First,...

The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operating range, the performance of y...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at thebottomof the opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottomof the opening. 5. Ins...

Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1. Release the clamp locking clip onthe front portion of the air filterhousing. 2. Then swing the left side open andremove the air filter element. 3. When ins...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The rela...

• Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km(3miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCertification Label. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can failsud...

When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification or Tire Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size,speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinationsrecommended on the label. If...

Item Ford PartName orEquivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2 1 DO NOT USE Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2 or VC-3, meeting Ford s...

1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnum...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln, Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desi...

A ABS (see Brakes) .......................89 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem..........................................69 and child safety seats ..............71description ................................69disposal ......................................73driver air bag ............................