Ford 2000 Escort- Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster ZX2 coupe instrument cluster Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of alow fuel condition indicated on thefuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information).When refueling, after the lightcomes on, the amount of fuel that is ad...

Service engine soon Your vehicle is equipped with acomputer that monitors the engine’semission control system. Thissystem is commonly known as theOn Board Diagnostics System (OBDII). The OBD II system protects theenvironment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meetgovernment emission standard...

Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first availableopportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatur...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up,remains on or continues to flash, theABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brakesystem is disabled and nor...

ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion. The ignitionshould be in the OFF position whilethe vehicle is being refueled. Whenthe gauge first ...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not thecoolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indicationwill not be accurate. Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Odometer Re...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. Coupe • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. Sedan • Rotate left to brighten • Rotate right to dim The dome lamp will not illuminate if the panel dimmer/dome lampcontrol is switch...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the cente...

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo/Cassette Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn control to raise or lowervolume. OFF R.DEF A/C MAX A/C HI LO TUNE SEEK SCAN AM FM 1 SIDE 1-2 2 3 4 5 6 EJ REW FF TAPE H M + BAL FADE BASS TREB DOLBY B NR VOL PUSH ON VOL PUSH ...

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 back on. If you wish to maintain your presetvolume level, turn the audio system off with the power control beforeswitching off the i...

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press the to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Holdthe to move through the frequencies quickly. • Press the to move to the next frequency up the band (whetheror not a listenable station islocated there). Hold fo...

Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a fo...

Speaker balance/fade adjust • Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right andleft speakers. • Press the BAL control. Togglebetween the + and — control toadjust the speaker sound. • Speaker sound can be adjustedbetween the front and rearspeakers. • Press the FADE control. Toggle betwe...

Setting the clock To set the hour, press the hour (h)control and press : • (+) to increase hour and • (−) to decrease hour To set the minute, press the minute(m) control and press: • (+) to increase minutes and • (−) to decrease minutes. Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/ Premium Sound(Radio Controlled ...

AM/FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. You can switch from CD play to tape play by simply inserting a tape intothe cassette deck. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio orCD mode (if equipped). Tune adjust in radio mode • Press the to move to the next f...

Setting the clock To set the hour, press the hour (h)control and press : • (+) to increase the hour and • (−) to decrease the hour To set the minute, press the minute(m) control and press: • (+) to increase the minute and • (−) to decrease the minute CD changer (if equipped) The CD changer is locate...

Make sure only one disc is insertedin each slot. Each disc must beinserted with the label surfaceupward. You may insert up to sixCDs. The magazine does not need to befull for the changer to operate. Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer. Themagazine may be stored in the glove ...

• Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat orextreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extremetemperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the holeand turning the hub. • Remove lo...

Audio system warranties and service Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician. CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Heater only system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. ...

• (Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor ducts and the windshield defroster ducts. • -Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. This will red...

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. 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 will operate in all mode...

• OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For shortperiods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors fromentering the vehicle. • (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioningcapabili...

• Remove any snow, ice or leavesfrom the air intake area (at thebottom of the windshield). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hotweather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if youdrive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force...

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 is notrunn...

High beams Push forward to activate. Pull toward you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. Foglamp control (if equipped) Rotate forward to activate. OFF OFF OFF OFF Controls and features 42

To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speedwill be erased. To set a speed • Press SET/SET ACC/SET ACCEL.For speed control to operate, thespeed control must be ON andthe vehicle speed must be greater...

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 46

To return to a previously set speed • 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 down tomove the steering wheel up ordown. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desire...

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER • 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. • For mist wiping, move the control u...

If equipped with a moon roof, themap lamps are located on the moonroof control panel. Press the controlnext to the map lamp to illuminatethe lamp. POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L tolock all doors. CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot b...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. Express down To make the driver window openfully without holding the windowcontrol, press the driver...

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver’s door. The interior lamps willilluminate. With the all-door remote entrysystem, press the control a secondtime within five seconds to unlockall doors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors.On vehicles equipped with thedrive...

Opening the trunk Press the control once to open thetrunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed andlatched before driving your vehicle.Failure to latch the trunkcompletely may cause objects to fallout of the trunk or block the rearview. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate thealarm. To d...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the transmitter near thekey ring. DO NOT TAKE THEFRONT PART OF THETRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of newbattery in the same orientation.Refer to the diagram inside thetransmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back...

To program the transmitters yourself: • Insert a key in the ignition andturn from 2 (ACC) to 3 (ON)eight times in rapid succession(within 10 seconds) with theeighth turn ending in the 3 (ON)position. The doors willlock/unlock to confirm thatprogramming mode has beenentered. • Within 20 seconds, prog...

Arming the anti-theft system Turn the ignition to OFF and pressthe lock control on the remote entrytransmitter. Identifying an armed system While the system is arming, the THEFT light in the instrument clusterwill illuminate for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, THEFT will flash,indicating the system is...

A triggered system may also bedisarmed by inserting the key andturning the ignition to ON/ACC orby pressing the panic control. Pressing the trunk control willprevent the alarm from soundinguntil the trunk is closed again. Using the ignition key to unlock doors/trunk will not disarm theanti-theft sys...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restraint so that it i...

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat’ssafety belt in the event of a collision. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Seating and safety r...

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 until the seatback latches. This will be thefirst position selected. Seating and ...

Folding rear seats (if equipped) Folding down the rear seats To fold the seatback down: • Press the latch control downwardor pull up on strap and • Pull the seatback forward anddown. Returning the seat to the upright position Check to see that the seat and seatback is latched securely inposition. Ke...

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. 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. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should al...

When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old andunder should be properly restrained in the rear seat wheneverpossible. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Se...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped) Your vehicle has safety bel...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminate...

One time disable Anytime the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignitionON cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle only. Deactivating/activating the belt minder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly before proceeding with thedeactivation/activation programming proc...

6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable BeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing thesafety belt war...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module. Never pl...

Children and air bags For additional important safetyinformation, read all information onsafety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating posit...

The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impactsensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the air bag ignitors. Determining if the system is operational The SRS use...

must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check yourlocal and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding thesafety of children in your vehicle. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child ...

back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of theseat cushion. You may wish to discuss the special needs of your childwith your pediatrician. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechil...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. Thissystem meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standardrequirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radionoise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the a...

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the parking brake isset. If starting a vehicle with anautomatic transaxle: • Make sure the gearshift is in P(Park). If starting a vehicle with a manualtransaxle: • Push the clutch pedal to thefloor. P R N D D L Starting 85

Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaustfumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle,have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you ...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or int...

ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, theABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbrak...

The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released. The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stopyour vehicle i...

• high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brakep...

Understanding gearshift positions Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift leverfrom P (Park) to another position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. P (Park) Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into P (Park). Makes...

MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interruptinterlock that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal isdepressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Put the gearshift lever in the...

Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into theneutral position. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 1 2 4 R 3 5 1 2 4 R 3 5 Driving 98

4. Turn engine off and remove thekey. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Coupe Upshifts when accelerating (recom...

Put the gearshift lever into theneutral position and wait at leastthree seconds before shifting into R(Reverse). You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift lever fromleft of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse).This is a special lockout feature which prev...

• Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating isdetermined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for eachengine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailertowing and the weight of the driver from ...

TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable of towing a trailer up to 454 kg (1 000 lbs.) grosstrailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs.). Do nottow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500miles). Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle’s eng...

Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly to yourvehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer la...

• After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check yourhitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, placethe gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. This aids enginecooling and air conditioner efficiency...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separatefrom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) o...

• Right side of the trunk behind thetrunk liner. • Driver’s foot well, behind the kick panel. The fuel pump shut-off switch, depending on application, is located onthe right side of the trunk behind the trunk liner or in the driver’s footwell, behind the kick panel. Roadside emergencies 107

Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch bypushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Cartridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Passenger compartment fuse panel Coupe The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description DRL 10A Daytime Running Lamps HAZARD 15A Hazard Flasher ROOM 10A Engine Controls, RAP System, Radio, ShiftLock, Courtesy Lamps, Starting System,Warn...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. Always replace the cover ...

When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reducedgro...

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. Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalyticconverter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eye...

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 ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

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...

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 providenec...

1. Set the parking brake and ensurethe gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. • Manual transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake, depressthe clutch and place the gearshift in1 (First). P R N ...

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 ensurethe gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving unexp...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 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. Maint...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC I4 engine 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle) 4. Battery 5. Air filter assembly 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Windsh...

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

ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervalsfor checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure t...

• 2.0L DOHC Zetec engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough oil to raise thelevel within the MIN-MAX range....

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwiseuntil three clicks can be heard. To av...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutch fluid level. Referto the Scheduled Maintenance Guidefor the service interval schedules. The clutch master cylinder andbrake master cylinder are part ofthe same system; both are refillablethrough the brake master cylinderwith brake fluid. During normalopera...

• Sedan Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluid to fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant sp...

• protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolantgauge. The engine coolant must be maintained at the correct fluid leveland concentration to work properly. If the engine coolant fluidlevel and concentration is not maintained correctly, ...

• Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding...

• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%. • Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. Plain water may be added in an emerg...

Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling anddisposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in the Capacities ...

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. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the Scheduled MaintenanceGuide for the service interva...

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Besure to put the cap back on the reservoir. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled i...

Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operatingtemperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normaloperating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20miles) of driving. The transmission fluid should be inthis range if at normal operating...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Install and tighten...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service ...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate inte...

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem lesseffective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments usedby commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades. Checking the wiper blades If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, cle...

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or incombination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Us...

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speedrating, and...

recommended that steel wheels are used of the same size andspecifications as those originally installed. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Do not use tire chains on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip thewheels. • Use only SAE Class S chains. • Install chains securely, verifyi...

• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms ofdisulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitiveindividuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel issplashed on the skin, prom...

with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician to prevent any engine damage. Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleadedgasoline. “Premium” unleaded...

Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for theappropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damage t...

• Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consist...

• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning...

• Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving. • Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared todriving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the topcruise gear and with steady pressu...

5. Remove the bulb retaining ring byrotating it counterclockwise. 6. Without turning, remove the oldbulb from the lamp assembly bypulling it straight back out of thelamp assembly and replace. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic...

Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket from thefoglamp by turningcounterclockwise. 2. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the foglamp bulb. 3. Connect the electrical connectorto the new foglamp bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in thefoglamp turning clockwise. Replacing high-mount brak...

Tail lamp/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs The tail/turn signal lamp and backuplamp bulbs are located in the sameportion of the tail lamp assembly,one just below the other. Follow thesame steps to replace either bulb. 1. Open trunk to expose the taillamp assembly. Remove the twoscrews from the front of...

License plate lamps To change the license plate bulbs: 1. Remove two screws and thelicense plate lamp assembly fromthe rear bumper. 2. Carefully pull the bulb out fromthe lamp assembly and push in thenew bulb. 3. Install the lamp assembly on rearbumper with two screws. Replacing backup lamp bulbs Fo...

3. The “UP” and “DN” on the bubbleindicate the directional change (upor down) of the vertical aim. 4. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket toturn the vertical adjusting screwclockwise or counterclockwise untilthe bubble is centered between thelines. Repeat the above process to the other headlamp, if necessar...

Waxing your vehicle Waxing your vehicle on a regular basis will reduce minor scratches andpaint damage. Wax when water stops beading on the surface. This could be every threeor four months, depending on operating conditions. Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use a cleaning fluid with aclea...

Underbody Flush the complete underside of vehicle frequently. Keep body drainholes unplugged. Inspect for road damage. Cleaning mirrors Do not clean your mirrors with a dry cloth or abrasive materials. Use asoft cloth and mild detergent and water. Be careful when removing icefrom outside mirrors bec...

• Never apply anything to the drive belt (including belt dressing). • 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. Cleaning the instrument panel Clean with a da...

Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the side air bag in acollision. Woodtone trim Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a multi-purpose cleaning solution. Inside wi...

MOTOCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.0L SOHC I4engine 2.0L DOHC Zetecengine Air filter element FA-1643 FA-1643 Fuel filter FG-862 FG-862 Battery BXT-58 BXT-58 Oil filter FL-400–S FL-2005 PCV valve EV-244 EV-224 Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE** AZFS-32FE** * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF All Fill to line onreservoir Transmissionfluid MotorcraftMERCON t ATF Automatictransaxles 3.9L(4.1 quarts) Manualtransaxles 3.35L(3.55 quarts) Windshieldwasher fluid Ultra-ClearWindshieldWasherConcentrate All 2.2L(2....

Item Ford PartName orEquivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Manual transaxle Motorcraft MERCON t ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON t Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-30 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-Gand APICertificationMark Constantvelocity joints CV Joint Grease(High Temp.) E43Z-19590-A ESP-M1C2...

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Coupe mm (in) Sedan mm (in) (1) Overall length 4 451.0 (175.2) 4 432.3 (174.5) (2) Overall width 1 712.0 (67.4) 1 681.0 (66.2) (3) Overall height 1 328.4 (52.3) 1 351.0 (53.2) (4) Wheelbase 2 499.0 (98.4) 2 499.0 (98.4) (5) Track - Front 1 435.1 (56.5) 1 435.1 (...

• Sedan model IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification Label be affixedto a vehicle and prescribe where theCertification Label may be located.The Certification Label is located onthe front door latch pillar...

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...

dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing statecreated rights or other rights which are independent of theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party ar...

Eligibility may differ according to state law. For example, see the uniquebrochures for California, West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsinpurchasers/lessees. Board membership The Board consists of: • three consumer representatives • a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidat...

• the names (if known) of all the people you contacted at thedealership(s) • a description of the action you expect to resolve your concern You will receive a letter of explanation if your application does notqualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation...

You may also contact the North American Customer Assistance Center at1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952 orby writing to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor CompanyCustomer Assistance Center16800 Executive Plaza DriveP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, Michigan 48121 U...

The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may causeengine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford ofCanada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improperfuel. In the United States, ...

• When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or ofthe front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safetycompliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weightinformation. • The Federal C...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Air bag supplementalrestraint system ..........................72 and child safety seats ..............74description ................................72disposal ......................................76driver air bag ............................74indicator light ......................10,76operation .....

Item Information Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Labelinside of driver’s door. Hood release Pull handle under the left side ofthe instrument panel. Oil capacity (includes filterchange) Sedan/wagon-...