Ford 1998 Escort- User Manual

position to check the bulb. If itcomes on after the engine isstarted, one of the engine’semission control systems may bemalfunctioning. The light mayilluminate without a driveabilityconcern being noted. The vehiclewill usually be drivable and will notrequire towing. What you should do if theService ...

additional vehicle service isrequired. If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicleserviced at the first availableopportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring whichcould damage your catalyticconverter. You should drive in amoderate fashion (avoid heavyacceleration an...

Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON and theengine is off. Also illuminates whenthe parking brake is engaged.Illumination after releasing theparking brake indicates low brakefluid level. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)(If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when thei...

Charging system Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned ON and theengine is off. The light alsoilluminates when the battery is notcharging properly, requiringelectrical system service. Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressurefalls below the normal range.Switch off the engine ...

For information on the safety beltwarning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system(SRS) warning chime For information on the SRSwarning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left...

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). Thefuel gauge may vary slightly whenthe vehicle is in motion. Theignition should be in the OFFposition while the vehicle is beingrefueled. When the gauge firstindicates empty, there is a smallamou...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel. • Rotate left to brighten. • Rotate right to dim. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in thedirection you wish to tilt themi...

Fan speed control Controls the volume of aircirculated in 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 direction of theairflow to the in...

ducts. It can be used to clear iceor fog from the windshield. Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will help to prevent your windshieldfrom fogging. After a fewminutes, select any desiredposition. • To prevent humidity buildupinside the vehicle, don’t drivewith the climate ...

Manual heating and airconditioning system(if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of aircirculated in the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of theairflow to the inside of the vehicle. T...

Then operate your airconditioner as you wouldnormally. • When placing objects on top ofyour instrument panel, becareful to not place them overthe defroster outlets. Theseobjects can block airflow andreduce your ability to seethrough your windshield. Also,avoid placing small objects ontop of your ins...

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,gearshift lever (automatictransaxle only) and allows keyremoval. On vehicles with amanual transaxle push the key inwhile turning to lock. 2. ACCESSORY, allows theelectrical accessories such as theradio to operate while the engineis not runn...

The Daytime RunningLight (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps andparking lamps. Turn on yourheadlamps at dusk. Failure to doso may result in a collision. High beams Push forward to activate. Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push dow...

FOGLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) Rotate forward to activate. SPEED CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpa...

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off,the previously programmed setspeed will be erased. To set a speed • Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL.For speed control to operate,the speed control must be ONand the vehicle speed must begreater than ...

If your vehicle slows down morethan 16 km/h (10 mph) below yourset speed on an uphill, your speedcontrol will disengage. This isnormal. PressingRES/RSM/RESUME will re-engageit. Do not use the speedcontrol in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding,slippery, or unpaved. To set a higher set speed •...

To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or • Press and release CST/COAST.Each press will decrease the setspeed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC/SETACCEL. RSM CST S...

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal (ifequipped) Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. ON OFF Controls and features 32

To return to a previously setspeed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed must be fasterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED) Pull the tilt steering control downto move the steering wheel up ordown. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desired...

Rear window wiper/washercontrols (if equipped) For rear wiper operation, rotatethe rear wiper and washer controlto the desired position. • To turn rear wipers on, rotatethe rear wiper/washer controlupward to the ON position. • To turn rear wipers off, rotatethe rear wiper/washer controldownward to t...

INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamp (if equipped) The dome lamp is locatedoverhead between the driver andpassenger seats. The dome lamp will stay on if thecontrol is moved to the ONposition. When the control ismoved to the DOOR position, thelamp will only come on if a door isopened. If the control is moved tot...

• Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. Express down To make the driver window openfully without holding the windowcontrol, press the driver windowcontrol completely down andrelease quickly. Depress again tostop window operation. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOORMAT Position the floor mat so ...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH Refer to the Roadside emergencies chapter for instructions on how to operate thefuel pump shut-off switch. CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped witha cargo area shade that covers theluggage compartment of yourvehicle. To install the shade: 1. Fasten the co...

The all-door remote entry systemallows you to: • lock or unlock all vehicle doorswithout a key. • arm and disarm the anti-theftsystem. (For more informationon the anti-theft system, refer to Anti-theft system in this chapter.) • open the trunk. • activate the panic alarm. The driver’s door only entr...

Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To deactivate the alarm, press thecontrol again or turn the ignitionto ACC or ON. This device complies with part 15of the FCC rules and with RS-210of Industry Canada. Operation issubject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device m...

1. Twist a thin coin between thetwo halves of the transmitter. DONOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OFTHE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side ofnew batteries down. Refer to thediagram inside the transmitterunit. 3. Snap the two halves backtogether. Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicl...

All transmitters must beprogrammed at the same time. Illuminated entry Interior lamps will illuminate whenUNLOCK is pressed. The lampswill illuminate for approximately 20seconds or until the key is insertedin the ignition and turned to ON oruntil LOCK is pressed. The domelamp must be set to the DOOR...

If the system is arming with thedoors open, the THEFT light willstay illuminated until all the doorsare closed and then illuminate for30 seconds and begin flashing. When an unauthorized entryoccurs, the activated system will: • flash the parking lamps and theTHEFT light • sound the horn The flashing...

Always drive and ride withyour seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low acrossthe hips. Lift handle to move seat forwardor backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Seating and safety restraints 48

Driver seat memory recliner(if equipped) • Pull control to adjust seatback. • To retain selected seatbackposition, release seatback bymoving memory recliner controlforward to release seatback. • Push seatback rearward untilthe seatback latches. This willbe the first position selected. Seating and sa...

Folding rear seats (if equipped) Folding down the rear seats If your vehicle is equipped with abuilt-in child seat, the seatbackcannot be folded down unless thebuilt-in child seat is fully stowed.See Built-in child seats in this chapter for more information. To fold the seatback down: • Press the la...

2. To unfasten, push the redrelease button and remove thetongue from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safetyrestraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulderbelts. The front and rear seatpassenger outboard safety beltshave two types of locking modesdescribed below: Automatic locking m...

Front safety belt heightadjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver andfront passenger. Adjust the heightof the shoulder belt so the beltrests across the middle of yourshoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,push the button and slide theheight control down. To raise ...

Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle. To lengthen the belt, turnthe tongue at a right angle to thebelt and pull across your lap untilit reaches the buckle. To tightenthe belt, pull the loose end of thebelt through the tongue until it fitssnugly across the hips. Shorten and fasten the belt whenno...

belt extension only if the safetybelt is too short for you when fullyextended. Do not use extensionsto change the fit of the shoulderbelt across the torso. Safety belt warning light andindicator chime The seat belt warning lightilluminates in the instrumentcluster and a chime sounds toremind the occ...

Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the air bag cover on thesteering wheel or in front seatareas that may come into contactwith a deploying air bag. Failureto follow this instruction mayincrease the risk of personalinjury in the event of a collision. Do not attempt to service,repair, o...

If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must bereplaced immediately . If the air bag is not replaced, theunrepaired area will increase therisk of injury in a collision. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bagmodules (which include theinflators and air bags), •...

them in safety seats madeespecially for children. Check yourlocal and state or provincial lawsfor specific requirements regardingthe safety of children in yourvehicle. Never let a passenger holda child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect thechild from injury in...

of your child with yourpediatrician. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safetyseats Use a safety seat that isrecommended for the size andweight of the child. Carefullyfollow all of the manufacturer’sinstructions with the safety seatyou put in your vehicle. If you donot install and u...

BUILT-IN CHILD SEATS Built-in child safety seat(if equipped) The rear seat may include abuilt-in child seat. This child seatconforms to all Federal and localmotor vehicle safety standards.Read the labels located on thechild seat cushion and shoulderbelt for information on the built-inchild seat. Use...

3. Slide the shoulder belts off thechild’s shoulders and remove thechild. To stow the built-in child seat Return the child seat cushion tothe upright position, then pressfirmly in the center and top of thechild seat. Inspecting the built-in child seatafter a collision Inspect all built-in child rest...

PREPARING TO START YOURVEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by thespark ignition system. This systemmeets all CanadianInterference-Causing Equipmentstandard requirements regulatingthe impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise. When starting a fuel-injectedengine, avoid pressing theaccelerator...

Do not start your vehiclein a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaustfumes can be toxic. Always openthe garage door before you startthe engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumesinside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect ...

• If the driver’s safety belt isfastened, the light ( ) will not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 4 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will returnto 3 (ON). 2. If the engine does not startwithin five seconds, wait tensecond...

For best results, plug the heater inat least three hours before startingthe vehicle. Using the heater forlonger than three hours will notharm the engine, so the heater canbe plugged in the night beforestarting the vehicle. To prevent electricalshock, do not use your heater with ungroundedelectrical ...

BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting.Refer to the “Service Guide” forscheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normaland often does not indicate aperformance concern with thevehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brakesystems may emit occasional orintermittent squeal or groan...

vehicle has continuous vibration orshudder while braking, felt mainlyin the steering wheel, the vehiclemost likely needs service. The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lock up duringbrake applications andcompensating for this tendency.The front wheels are preventedfrom locking even when th...

enable you to avoid obstaclesand bring the vehicle to acontrolled stop. • We recommend that youfamiliarize yourself with thisbraking technique. However,avoid taking any unnecessaryrisks. Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, pull the handle up....

Always set the parkingbrake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securelylatched in P (Park) (automatictransaxle) or in 1 (First)(manual transaxle). Push the control on the end of theparking brake and push the handledown to release the brake. Drivingwith the parking brake on willcause the brake...

2. Hold down the brake pedal. 3. Depress the clutch pedal. 4. Turn the ignition key to 4(START), then let the engine idlefor a few seconds. 5. Release the brake pedal, thenslowly release the clutch pedalwhile pressing down slowly on theaccelerator pedal. Do not drive with your foot restingon the clu...

Sedan/Wagon Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (20 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph) Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift intothe neutral position. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 1 2 4 R 3 5 1 2 4 ...

4. Turn engine off and remove thekey. Do not park your vehiclein Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injuresomeone. Use 1 (First) gear andset the parking brake fully. Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at acomplete stop before you shift intoR (Reverse). Failure to do so maydamage the transaxle...

L (Low) Use L (Low) when added enginebraking is desired or whendescending steep hills. The automatic transaxle will shiftinto the proper gear to ascend anygrade without any need to shift toL (Low). Do not go faster than 61 km/h(38 mph) when in this gear. Youcan upshift from L (Low) to (overdrive) at...

• Base Curb Weight : Weight of the vehicle including anystandard equipment, fluids,lubricants, etc. It does notinclude passengers oraftermarket equipment. • Payload : Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo,passengers and optionalequipment. The payload equalsthe gross vehicle weight ratingminus b...

• Maximum Trailer WeightRating : Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permittedto tow. The maximum trailerweight rating equals the vehiclecurb weight for eachengine/transmissioncombination, any requiredoption weight for trailer towingand the weight of the driverfrom the GCWR for the towingvehi...

dealer or trailer rental agency forproper instructions and equipmentfor hooking up trailer lamps. Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h(55 mph) when towing a trailer. Speed control may shut off if youare towing on long, steep grades. When towing a trailer: • Use D (Drive) or a lower...

• The trailer tongue weight shouldbe 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight. • After you have traveled 80 km(50 miles), thoroughly checkyour hitch, electricalconnections and trailer wheellug nuts. • When stopped in traffic for longperiods of time in hot weather,place the gearshift in P (Park)and increas...

HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warntraffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. Thehazard flashers can be operatedwhen the ignition is off. • Slide the hazard flasher controlto the right to activate thehazard flashers simultaneously. • Slide the control to the left toturn the fl...

Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse AmpRating Description METER 10A Backup Lamps, Engine CoolantLevel Switch, Instrument Cluster,Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock,Warning Chime, Turn SignalSwitch WIPER 20A Wiper/Washer, Blower Motor Relay STOP 20A Stop Lamps, Brake PressureSwitch TAIL 15A Exterior Lamps, Instrume...

Sedan/Wagon The high-current fuses are codedas follows. Fuse/Fuse LinkCartridgeLocation Fuse AmpRating Description FUEL INJ. 30A* Air Bags, Engine Controls,Generator DEFOG 30A* Rear Window Defrost USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY FUEL INJ 30A DEFOG 30A MAIN 100A COOLING FAN 40A (ABS) 60A BTN 40A HEADLA...

• use the wheel for any other typeof vehicle Tire change procedure 1. Park on a level surface, activatehazard flashers and set the parkingbrake. When one of the frontwheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will notprevent the vehicle from movingor slipping off the jack, even ifthe vehicle is i...

9. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 10. Put flat tire, jack and lugwrench away. Make sure the jack isfastened so it does not rattle whenyou drive. Unblock the wheels. JUMP STARTING YOURVEHICLE The gases around thebattery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or li...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicletowed, contact a professionaltowing service or, if you are amember, your roadside assistancecenter. It is recommended thatyour vehicle be towed with a wheellift or flatbed equipment. When calling for a tow truck, tellthe operator what kind of vehicleyou...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself itemsin the engine compartment foreasy location. • We provide a “Service Guide”which makes tracking routineservice easy. If your vehicle requiresprofessional service, yourdealership can provide necessaryparts and...

• Do not work on a vehicle withthe engine running in anenclosed space, unless you aresure you have enoughventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, openflames and other lit materialaway from the battery and allfuel related parts. If you disconnect the battery, theengine must “relearn” its idlecondition...

depress the clutch and place thegearshift in 1 (First). 2. Turn off the engine and removethe key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the engine on • Automatic transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake and 1 2 4 R 3 5 Maintenance and care 126

depress the clutch and place thegearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving unexpectedly. Do not start your enginewith the air cleaner removed and do not remove itwhile the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle loca...

2.0L DOHC Zetec engine 1. Transmission fluid dipstick(automatic transaxle only) 2. Battery 3. Air filter assembly 4. Engine oil fill cap 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Engine coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluidreservoir 9. Brake fluid reservoir 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 6 5...

• 2.0L DOHC Zetec engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insertthe indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the ADD and FULL marks , the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the ADDmark, add enough oil to raisethe level within the ADD-FULLrange...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. Forinstructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the fluid level is not withinthe normal range, add onlycertified engine oil of the preferredviscosity. Add engine oil throughthe oil filler cap. Remove the fillercap and use a funnel t...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brakefluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed at least onceeach year: • Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. • Visually inspect the fluid level. • If necessary, add brake fluiduntil the level reach...

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) The clutch master cylinder andbrake master cylinder are part ofthe same system; both arerefillable through the brake mastercylinder with brake fluid. Duringnormal operation, the fluid level inthe brake fluid reservoir will riseslowly. For more information onbrake fluid mai...

ENGINE COOLANT • Coupe • Sedan/Wagon Check the level of the coolant inthe reservoir at least once amonth. Be sure to read andunderstand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not beenchecked for a long period of time,the engine coolant reservoir mayeventua...

to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Automotive fluids are notinterchangeable; do not use enginecoolant, antifreeze or windshieldwasher fluid outside of its specifiedfunction and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant Do not put engine coolantin the container for the windshield washer fluid. I...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommendsthat Ford and Lincoln-Mercurydealers use recycled enginecoolant produced byFord-approved processes. Not allcoolant recycling processesproduce coolant which meets Fordspecification ESE-M97B44–A, anduse of such coolant may harmengine and cooling sys...

center of the NORMAL band). 2. While the engine idles, turn thesteering wheel left and rightseveral times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid ins...

6. Remove the dipstick and inspectthe fluid level. The fluid levelshould be between the notches onthe dipstick. 7. If necessary, add fluid in .25L(1/2 pint) increments through thefiller tube until the level is correct. 8. If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician....

make replacing the wipers easy,turn the ignition to ACC, then turnthe wipers on. When the wipersreach the vertical position, turnthe ignition to LOCK. To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away fromthe windshield and lock into theservice position. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe w...

The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and doesnot include cornering (turning)traction. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (thehighest), B, and C, representingthe tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability todissipate he...

• Four tire rotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. Failure to follow theseprecautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicleand make it easier to lose controland roll over. Tires that are larger or smallerthan your vehicle’s orig...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be thesame size and grade as the tires you currently have on yourvehicle. The tires on your vehicle have allweather treads to provide tractionin rain and snow. However, in someclimates, you may need to usesnow tires and chains. If you needto use snow tires and c...

• Remove the tire chains whenthey are no longer needed. Donot use tire chains on dry roads. • The suspension insulation andbumpers will help preventvehicle damage. Do not removethese components from yourvehicle when using snow tiresand chains. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOWABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important saf...

Observe the following guidelineswhen handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehiclebefore fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. If fuel isswallowed, call a physicianimmediately, even...

Your vehicle was not designed touse fuel or fuel additives withmetallic compounds, includingmanganese-based compoundscontaining MMT. Vehicles certified to Californiaemission standards (indicated onthe underhood Vehicle EmissionsControl Information label) aredesigned to operate on Californiareformula...

affect on modern powertraincomponents. You may need to crank the engineseveral times before the systemstarts to pump fuel from the tankto the engine. If you run out offuel, your Service Engine Soonlight may come on. For moreinformation on the Service EngineSoon light, refer to the Instrumentation ch...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped withvarious emission controlcomponents and a catalyticconverter which will enable yourvehicle to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards. Tomake sure that the catalyticconverter and other emissioncontrol components continue towork properly: •...

Once started, do not turn off theengine until the above drivingcycle is complete. EXTERIOR BULBS It is a good idea to check theoperation of the following lightsfrequently: • Headlamps • Turn signals • Foglamps (if equipped) Coupe Sedan/wagon • High-mount brake lamp • Tail lamps • Brake lamps • Backu...

Handle a halogen bulbcarefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulbonly by its plastic base and donot touch the glass; the oil fromyour hand could cause the bulbto break the next time that theheadlamps are operated. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlampsare turned OFF. ...

10. Replace the protective dustshield and lock the shield byrotating it clockwise until it locksinto position. 11. Reconnect the headlamp wiringsocket to the in-line connector. Foglamps (if equipped) To change the foglamp bulbs: 1. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the back of thefoglamp assem...

4. Replace the housing cover andsecure with the push pins. Tail lamps/Backup lamps The tail lamp assemblies and thebackup bulb assemblies are locatedin the same portion of the vehiclerear, one just below the other.Follow the same steps to replaceeither bulb. Coupe Sedan Maintenance and care 169

Wagon 1. Open trunk to expose the taillamp assembly. Remove the twoscrews from the front of the lamp. 2. The tail lamp has hiddenfasteners which can be disengagedby hitting the lamp, with the sideof your hand, toward the side ofthe vehicle. 3. Remove the socket that containsthe burned-out bulb by ro...

License plate lamps To change the license plate bulbs: 1. Carefully remove screws andpull the license plate lampassembly from the rear bumper. 2. Carefully pull the lamp lensfrom the assembly. 3. Remove the bulb to be replacedand install a new bulb. 4. Replace the lamp lens, assemblyand screws. INTE...

included in the vertical indication.Therefore, vertical and horizontalheadlamp adjustment should beperformed only when the beamdirection appears to be incorrect. You will need one 4 mm wrench orsocket with ratchet to make theadjustments. The following procedure assumesthat the factory set horizontal...

headlamp refer to the directionalchange (left or right) of thehorizontal aim. 3. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket toturn the horizontal adjusting screwuntil the forward edge of theknurled portion of the screw isaligned with the “0” referencemark (as shown) on the plasticslider when viewed directly fromab...

high pressure fluid couldpenetrate the sealed parts andcause damage. • Do not spray with cold water toavoid cracking the engine blockor other engine components. • Cover the highlighted areas toprevent water damage whencleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the enginewhile it is running; water in...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.0L SOHC engine 2.0L DOHC Zetecengine Air filter FA-1643 FA-1643 Fuel filter FG-862 FG-862 Battery BX-58C BXT-58 Oil filter FL-400-A FL-2005 PCV Valve EV-229 EV-224 Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE** AZFS-22FE*** * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal ...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Engine oil(includes filterchange) Motorcraft 5W30Super PremiumMotor Oil ZX2 4.25L(4.5 quarts) Sedan/wagon 3.8L(4.0 quarts) Fuel tankcapacity N/A All 48.5L(12.8 gallons) Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF All Fill to line inreservoir Transmissionfluid ...

Engine 2.0L-2V engine 2.0L-4V Zetec engine Compression ratio 9.2:1 9.6:1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicledimensions Coupe mm (in) Sedan mm (in) Wagon mm (in) (1) Overalllength 4 451.0 (175.2) 4 432.3 (174.5) 4 392.0 (172.9) (2) Overallwidth 1 712.0 (67.4) 1 681.0 (66.2) 1 701.0 (67.0) (3) Overallheight 1 ...

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety compliance label The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration Regulationsrequire that a Safety ComplianceCertification Label be affixed to avehicle and prescribe where theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel may be located. The SafetyCompliance Certification Labe...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS(U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash,or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) inaddition to notifying Ford MotorCompany. If NHTSA receives similarcomplain...

Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................58 and child safety seats ..............60description ................................59disposal ......................................63indicator light ...........................62passenger air bag ........................

Sliding moon roof (seeMoonroof) ....................................35Speed control ..............................28 canceling a set speed ...............32resuming a set speed ...............33tap up/tap down ..................30,31turning off .................................29 Speedometer ..........

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Engine oil Use Motorcraft 5W30 SuperPremium Motor Oil, FordSpecification WSS-M2C153-G Tire size and pressure Refer to Tire Pressure Decal onpassenger’s door panel Hood release Pull handle under the left side ofth...