Ford 2001 Escort- User Manual

THEFT LOWFUEL 50 60 70 FUEL FILL E F C H 1 2 / RPMx1000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 30 40 80 90 100 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 0 0 1 1 3 MIRROR L Headlamp/turn signal control (pg. 44) Power side view mirrors* (pg. 18) Instrument cluster (pg. 8) Foglamp control * (pg. 45) Driver air bag (pg. 79) Speed control* (pg....

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 ON positionto ensure the circuit is functional. Ifthe light does not illuminatemomentarily at start up, remains onor continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS lighton, the anti-l...

Engine oil pressure Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionand the engine is off. Illuminateswhen the oil pressure falls below thenormal range. Stop the vehicle assoon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check theoil level and add oil if needed. Re...

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 or afterrefueling. The ignition should be inthe OFF position while the vehicle isbeing refueled. When the gauge firstindicates empty, t...

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. Odometer Registers the total kilometers(miles) of the vehicle. 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 10 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 MPH km/h 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 10 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 MPH km/h 0 0 0 0 ...

Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) ofindividual journeys. To reset,depress the control. Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed inrevolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometerpointer in the red zone may damagethe engine. 0 0 0 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 10 2...

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 control switch is in the OFFposition. C...

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 ...

Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on 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 back on. If you wish...

AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play. 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...

Tune adjust for CD mode (if equipped) • Press the to select the previous disc in the CD changer.(Play will begin on the first trackof the disc unless the CD changeris in shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control tocontinue reversing through thedisc. • Press to sel...

• Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the currentdisc will automatically replay. Scan function The scan function works in radio,tape or CD mode (if equipped). Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to he...

Tape play select Insert a tape to begin tape play. Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge tothe right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the restof the way. Rewind The rewind control works in tapeand CD modes (if equipped). • In tape mode, radio play...

Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CDmode (if equipped) and plays alltracks on the current disc in randomorder. If equipped with the CDchanger, the shuffle featurecontinues to the next disc after alltracks are played. Press the SHUFFLE control to startthis feature. Random order play wil...

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 box when not being used. The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off. ONLY use the magazine supplied with the ...

• A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards isinserted. Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, cleandiscs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out tothe edge. Do not use circular motion. CD and CD changer ca...

Radio frequency information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequenciesAM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequenciesare: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Not all ...

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 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 selecto...

• -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, place the climate control system in before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. Once thewindshield has been cleared, select a...

Manual heating and air conditioning 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. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the vehicle....

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select 2. Set the temperature control to full heat 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer panel vents towards to side windows To increase airflow to the outer panel vents, close the central panelvents. Do not place obje...

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 45

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. 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 shift the gearshift lever...

To set a speed • Press SET ACC. For speedcontrol to operate, the speedcontrol must be ON and thevehicle speed must be greaterthan 48 km/h (30 mph). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may varymomentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot r...

• Depress the brake pedal. Whenthe desired vehicle speed isreached, press SET ACC. To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or • Depress the clutch pedal(if equipped). Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. RSM CST SET ACC Controls and features 49

Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RSM. For RSM 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...

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard flasher in the Roadside emergencies chapter. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER • For intermittent wiping, move thecontrol down one position androtate the wiper switch t...

• To spray the washer fluid, pullthe wiper control toward you. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) • Press and hold OPEN to raise themoon roof to the vent position. • Press OPEN again to fully openthe moon roof. • Press the opposite end of thetoggle control to close the moonroof from either position. Sliding sh...

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...

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 be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of e...

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 top po...

Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment locked and keep keys out of achild’s reach. Unsupervisedchildren could lock themselves inan open trunk and risk injury.Children should be taught not toplay in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior canrise very quickly. Expos...

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors.On vehicles equipped with thedriver’s door only remote entrysystem, only the driver’s door willlock. To confirm doors are closed andlocked, press the lock control asecond time within three seconds.The door(s) will lock again, thehorn will chirp ...

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostand you would like to remove itfrom the vehicle’s memory, or youwould like to purchase additionalremote transmitters and have themprogrammed to your vehicle: • Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forprogramming, or • Pe...

Illuminated entry Interior lamps will illuminate when UNLOCK or PANIC control ispressed. The lamps will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds or untilthe key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON or until LOCKcontrol is pressed. The dome lamp must be set to the DOOR position inorder for the...

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 armed. If the system is arming with the doors open, the THEFT light will stayilluminated until all the doors ar...

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 system. Disarming a triggered anti-theft system Press either the unlock or paniccontrol to disarm the system. A triggered system m...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) 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 restrain...

Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across t...

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...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. 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 thevehi...

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 theoutside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm.2) Never swing the safety belt around your n...

Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freeshoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking inresponse to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakessuddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact ofapproxim...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford recommends that all ...

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly couldincrease the risk of injury in collisions. Front safety belt height adjustment (if equipped) Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and frontpassenger. Adjust the height of theshoulder belt so the belt restsacross the mid...

Lap belts (if equipped) Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt does not adjust automatically. The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around thehips, not across the waist. Insert the tongue into the correctbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is comingfrom). To lengthen t...

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...

4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps. 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 t...

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenacne and Care section. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) You...

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint systemis designed to work with the safetybelt to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certainupper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly orgently and the risk of injury from adeploying air b...

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobje...

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...

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by...

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions 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. 1...

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 tilt the seat forwardand back to...

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 94

STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 1. Turn the key to 4 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will return to3 (ON). 2. If the tem...

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...

If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any ofthe following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • uneven vehicle loading • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn suspension components TRANSAXLE OPERATION Brake-shift in...

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...

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 theneutral position. 2. Hold down the brake ...

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 107

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(500 miles). 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...

• The trailer tongue weight should be 10% of the loaded trailer weight. • 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 inc...

Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty peri...

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,Shift Lock, Courtesy Lamps, StartingSystem, Warn...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description STOP 15A Stop Lamps TAIL 15A Exterior Lamps, InstrumentIllumination SUN ROOF 15A Power Moonroof ASC 10A Speed Control CIGAR 20A Cigar Lighter AIR BAG 10A Joint Connector, Air Bag DiagnosticMonitor FOG 10A Fog Lamps, Day...

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 from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R(Reve...

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. ...

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...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...

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 ensurethe gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 2. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving unexpectedly. NOTE: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is ...

2. Block the wheels to prevent thevehicle from moving unexpectedly. NOTE: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentp...

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 care 139

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 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 raise thelevel within the ADD-FULL rang...

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...

Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed foradded engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is usedthat does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-upengine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate ...

Note: Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling systemcomponents. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at themileage intervals listed in the schedule...

NOTE: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specifiedfunction and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corros...

Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolantreservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. Ifnecessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 lite...

• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequatefreeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in thewinter months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentrationabo...

• Sedan 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right severaltimes. 3. Turn the engine off. ...

1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operatingtemperature. 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gearranges. ...

Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type offluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic transm...

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 the fill plugsecurely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. BAT...

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean anddry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened tothe battery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neut...

4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do n...

Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • 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(3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the T...

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 or Tire Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size,speed rat...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. If you need to use snow tires a...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, w...

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle beforefueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. Fuel such asgasoline is highly toxic and ifswallowed ...

The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce staticelectricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling anungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO N...

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 gasoline is not recommended (particularlyin the United States) because it may cause these problems to becomemore p...

• Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • 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 lo...

• 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 pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle shou...

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 screws. Remove thetwo screws from the f...

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...

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 viewing window at therear of the headlamp assembly. 3. The “L” and “R” under the viewing window on the top of theheadlamp refer to ...

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...

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approvedcleaners, polishes and waxes. Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly withcold or lukewarm water. Never usestrong detergents or soap. If yourvehicle is particularly dirty, use aquality c...

Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use a cleaning fluid with aclean cloth to remove any bugs before waxing your vehicle. Use tarremover to remove any tar spots. Avoid getting wax on the windshield, or on any surfaces which appearcoarse or bumpy. If you have wax applied at a commercial car w...

Cleaning the exterior lamps Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of your vehicle. Ifnecessary, use a tar remover such as Ford Extra Strength Tar and RoadOil Remover (B7A-19520–AA). To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry paper towel, chemicalsolvents or abrasive cleaners. Cleaning th...

• 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 damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Avoid cleaner or polish that in...

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...

Item Ford PartName orEquivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Windshieldwasher fluid Ultra-clearWindshieldWasherConcentrate C9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A 1 DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in color) Refer to Adding engine coo...

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Coupe mm (in) (1) Overall length 4 451.0 (175.2) (2) Overall width 1 712.0 (67.4) (3) Overall height 1 328.4 (52.3) (4) Wheelbase 2 499.0 (98.4) (5) Track - Front 1 435.1 (56.5) (5) Track - Rear 1 435.1 (56.5) • Coupe model 2 5 5 Capacities and specifications 19...

• Coupe 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 the...

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

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(CANADA ONLY) 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...

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Busi...

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • 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 a...

Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing toFord Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that,...

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...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ....................................79–80 and child safety seats ..............82description ................................80disposal ......................................84driver air bag ............................82indicator light .....................10,...

P Panic alarm feature, remoteentry system ................................60 Parking brake ..............................99 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....189 Power distribution box (seeFuses) ........................................122 Power door locks ........................54 Power steering .....

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-3.8L (...