Ford Escort 2003 Page 3 Owner'S Manual Download

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Seating and Safety Restraints

Seating

Safety restraints

Air bags

Child restraints

Driving

Starting

Brakes

Transmission operation

Vehicle loading

Trailer towing

100

Roadside Emergencies

103

Getting roadside assistance

103

Hazard flasher switch

104

Fuel pump shut-off switch

104

Fuses and relays

105

Changing tires

110

Jump starting

114

Wrecker towing

119

Customer Assistance

120

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)

129

Cleaning

130

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Escort 2003

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Page 2: ...9 Climate Controls 28 Heater only 28 Manual heating and air conditioning 29 Lights 33 Headlamps 33 Turn signal control 36 Bulb replacement 37 Driver Controls 43 Windshield wiper washer control 43 Stee...

Page 3: ...ion operation 91 Vehicle loading 99 Trailer towing 100 Roadside Emergencies 103 Getting roadside assistance 103 Hazard flasher switch 104 Fuel pump shut off switch 104 Fuses and relays 105 Changing ti...

Page 4: ...176 Index 179 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part...

Page 5: ...ehicle by reading this handbook The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it For more information on Ford Motor Company and i...

Page 6: ...ehicle and its equipment In this guide answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol These comments should be read and observed Warning symbols on your...

Page 7: ...le Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage Safety Restraint Coverage Corrosion Coverage and 7 3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage In addition your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defe...

Page 8: ...em status Any of this information could potentially including information regarding how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited to information regarding vehicle speed bra...

Page 9: ...eat Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Sw...

Page 10: ...l Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Corr...

Page 11: ...Service engine soon light to come on Brake system warning light To confirm the brake system warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position w...

Page 12: ...the system serviced immediately A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt A chime will also s...

Page 13: ...edometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and...

Page 14: ...hen the ignition is in the ON position Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle Trip odometer Registers the kilometers miles of individual journeys Tachometer Indicates the engine...

Page 15: ...e volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on If you wish to maintain your preset volume level turn the audio system off with the power control bef...

Page 16: ...rol Toggle between the and control to adjust the speaker sound Seek function The seek function control works in radio or tape mode Seek function in radio mode Press to find the next listenable station...

Page 17: ...emory preset stations AM FM select in tape mode Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls Thes...

Page 18: ...tes Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode Tune adjust in radio mode Press the to move to the next frequency down the band whether or not a listenable station is located there Hold the to mo...

Page 19: ...right A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way Rewind The rewind control works in tape mode In tape mode radio play will continue until rewind is stopped with the TAPE c...

Page 20: ...orporation AM FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER Volume power control Ensure that the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position Press the control to turn the audio system on Turn the control to rais...

Page 21: ...o move up the frequency band in individual increments Press to move down the frequency band in individual increments Seek function The seek function control works in radio mode Seek function in radio...

Page 22: ...quency band Each station will play for approximately 5 seconds Press the SCAN control again to remain on a station and disable this mode CD select To begin CD play if CD is loaded press the CD control...

Page 23: ...adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Press the AUDIO control until BASS is illuminated in the display Turn the volume control to adjust to...

Page 24: ...controls These controls can be used to select up to five preset AM stations and ten FM stations five in FM1 and five in FM2 Setting memory preset stations 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM co...

Page 25: ...nterrupted the fuse blows or the battery is disconnected the preset channels will be canceled Random play The random play feature works in CD mode and plays the selections on the current CD in random...

Page 26: ...ressed and the CLOCK control is pressed a second time the minutes will be set to 00 If the current time setting is within the first half of the hour 01 29 the hour setting will automatically reverse o...

Page 27: ...tation overload When you pass a broadcast tower a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed CASSETTE PLAYER CARE Do Use only cassettes that are 9...

Page 28: ...rtain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Irregular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper ad...

Page 29: ...rument panel registers OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate For short periods of time only use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Panel and floor Dist...

Page 30: ...ate control system to be free from contamination of outside pollutants Do not place objects under the front seat which may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats if equipped Remove any snow ice...

Page 31: ...be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle A C Uses outside air to cool the vehicle It is quieter than MAX A C but not as economical Airflow will be from the instrument panel regis...

Page 32: ...hield Once the windshield has been cleared operate the climate control system as desired To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle in cold weather conditions don t drive with the climate control s...

Page 33: ...r conditions 1 Select the position that distributes air through the Panel and Floor 2 Set the temperature control to full heat 3 Set the fan speed to full fan 4 Direct the outer panel vents towards th...

Page 34: ...strument panel lamps license plate lamps and tail lamps Turns the headlamps on Foglamp control if equipped Rotate forward to activate High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate...

Page 35: ...amp may be properly aimed in the vertical up down and the horizontal left right directions using your VHAD system The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant A bubble vertic...

Page 36: ...screw They are located below the viewing window at the rear of the headlamp assembly 3 The L and R under the viewing window on the top of the headlamp refer to the directional change left or right of...

Page 37: ...chment 3 The UP and DN on the bubble indicate the directional change up or down of the vertical aim 4 Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to turn the vertical adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise unt...

Page 38: ...trols are located on the dome lamp Press the controls on either side of the dome lamp to activate the map lamps If equipped with a moon roof the map lamps are located on the moon roof control panel Pr...

Page 39: ...the lamp lens by applying pressure to both tabs at the top of the lamp and pulling lens downward 2 Pull out the burned out bulb and install a new one 3 Install the lamp lens by applying pressure to b...

Page 40: ...do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 7 Install the new bulb in lamp assembly by pushing straight in with the bulb s plas...

Page 41: ...easier to change the bulb 3 Remove the protective dust shield from the housing by turning the dust shield counterclockwise when viewed from the rear 4 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bul...

Page 42: ...enough that the pins protrude outside of the cover about 6 mm 1 4 inch 3 Install the cover and secure with the push pins Tail lamp turn signal backup lamp bulbs The tail turn signal lamp and backup l...

Page 43: ...tating it clockwise 7 Position the tail lamp on the vehicle and gently tap the lens to engage the clips Install the screws License plate lamps To change the license plate bulbs 1 Remove two screws and...

Page 44: ...red position For low speed wiping move the control down two positions For high speed wiping move the control down three positions Windshield washer For mist wiping move the control up one position To...

Page 45: ...des every 6 months for optimum performance TILT STEERING IF EQUIPPED Pull the tilt steering control down to move the steering wheel up or down Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired...

Page 46: ...RRORS IF EQUIPPED To adjust your mirrors 1 Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center pos...

Page 47: ...and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill...

Page 48: ...e Tap Up function Press and release this control to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 6 km h 1 mph Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches tha...

Page 49: ...control OFF control Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED Press and hold OPEN to raise the moon roof to the vent...

Page 50: ...id negating these benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable...

Page 51: ...t the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal To remove th...

Page 52: ...F EQUIPPED Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides...

Page 53: ...ld lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people...

Page 54: ...thout a key activate the panic alarm open the trunk The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the LOCK position If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehic...

Page 55: ...nti theft system in this chapter Opening the trunk Press once to open the trunk Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause ob...

Page 56: ...after battery replacement Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entr...

Page 57: ...ent your vehicle from unauthorized entry If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership to aid in troublesh...

Page 58: ...ontrol will prevent the alarm from sounding until the trunk is closed again Note Using the ignition key to unlock the doors or trunk will not disarm the anti theft system Deactivating a triggered anti...

Page 59: ...on or sudden stop Adjustable head restraints if equipped Head restraints help to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision Adjust your head restraint so that it is located directly or as clos...

Page 60: ...ow across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS To fold the seatback down Press the latch control downward or pull up on st...

Page 61: ...ss the hips To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger can...

Page 62: ...Never use a single belt for more than one person Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints Safety belts and seats can beco...

Page 63: ...e the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt When...

Page 64: ...he automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking m...

Page 65: ...ety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt warning light and indicato...

Page 66: ...ely 5 minutes or until safety belt is buckled The driver s safety belt is buckled while the safety belt indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding The BeltMinder feat...

Page 67: ...in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts wrinkle my clothes Possibly but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes particularly if you are unbelted The...

Page 68: ...omatic transmission or the neutral position manual transmission The ignition switch is in the OFF position All vehicle doors are closed The driver s safety belt is unbuckled The parklamps headlamps ar...

Page 69: ...dically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks tears or cuts Replace if necessary All safety belt assemblies including retractors...

Page 70: ...ying air bag All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in t...

Page 71: ...dule Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or mo...

Page 72: ...the seat all the way back How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains a longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the...

Page 73: ...It is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of driver and passenger air bag modul...

Page 74: ...pped vehicles See your local dealership or qualified technician Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to p...

Page 75: ...dren unreliable adults or pets unattended in your vehicle Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh 40 pounds and are around 4 years of age Although th...

Page 76: ...ooster seat has a removable shield remove the shield and use the lap shoulder belt If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head t...

Page 77: ...is best to use a booster seat with lap shoulder belts in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat Never put the shou...

Page 78: ...seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front...

Page 79: ...g If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 1 Position the chi...

Page 80: ...ction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automa...

Page 81: ...ou should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Att...

Page 82: ...ts otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback 3 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position 4 Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown If the tether strap is cli...

Page 83: ...child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death The lower anchors for chil...

Page 84: ...hild seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor T...

Page 85: ...field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For mo...

Page 86: ...e Important safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the...

Page 87: ...Make sure the gearshift is in P Park If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle 1 Make sure the parking brake is set 2 Push the clutch pedal to the floor P R N D D L Driving 86...

Page 88: ...n may occur when the front wheels are turned a front wheel is against the curb Turn the key to 4 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter Not...

Page 89: ...ant ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least 2 5 cm one inch or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring...

Page 90: ...r functioning of the vehicle s anti lock brake system The ABS performs a self check after you start the engine and begin to drive away A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test This is no...

Page 91: ...tive unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released If your brake warning lamp illuminates have your vehicle serviced immediately Parking brake Apply the parking b...

Page 92: ...steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level below the MIN mark o...

Page 93: ...move the gearshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle s brakelamps may not be operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter Do not drive you...

Page 94: ...Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from 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...

Page 95: ...rd You should always come to a complete stop before shifting in and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in the N Neutral position the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold th...

Page 96: ...at cruising speeds Overdrive may not be appropriate for certain terrains If the transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you are driving hilly roads or if your vehicle req...

Page 97: ...tion whenever you leave your vehicle Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running If you do not take these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone If your vehicle...

Page 98: ...arking brake 4 Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use...

Page 99: ...ansaxle from accidentally being shifted into R Reverse from 5 Overdrive DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water especially if the depth is unknown Traction or brake capabilit...

Page 100: ...the driver s door pillar GCW Gross Combined Weight The combined weight of the towing vehicle including occupants and cargo and the loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Maximum permissible...

Page 101: ...er ways i e restrict the number of occupants or amount of cargo carried Always ensure that the weight of occupants cargo and equipment being carried is within the weight limitations that have been est...

Page 102: ...er s safety chains cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach s...

Page 103: ...er wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached If you are driving down a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear Do not apply the brakes conti...

Page 104: ...dealership one tow per disablement Even non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian c...

Page 105: ...rrupted Roadside Assistance coverage you may purchase extended coverage prior to your Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit...

Page 106: ...el pump shut off switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the ON position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the...

Page 107: ...nd 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 Blu...

Page 108: ...ENGINE 15A Electronic automatic transaxle Ignition system Constant control relay module PCM relay RADIO 5A Power mirrors Radio RAP system DOOR LOCK 30A Power door locks HORN 15A Horn Shift lock AIR C...

Page 109: ...2S Evaporative emission purge flow sensor BLOWER 30A CB Blower motor relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains hi...

Page 110: ...Horn fuses of the I P fuse panel ABS 60A Anti lock Brake System ABS main relay COOLING FAN 40A Constant control relay module cooling fan OBD II 10A Data Link Connector DLC Instrument cluster FUEL PUMP...

Page 111: ...e the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these precautions the tire could fail causing you to lose control of the vehicle possibly injuring yourself or others When driving with the tem...

Page 112: ...Reverse manual transaxle To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and e...

Page 113: ...Automatic Manual 3 Remove the jack jack handle lug wrench and spare tire P R N D D L 1 2 4 R 3 5 Roadside Emergencies 112...

Page 114: ...h 7 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wh...

Page 115: ...s considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start...

Page 116: ...to the positive terminal of the 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 p...

Page 117: ...he second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving...

Page 118: ...ey were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on th...

Page 119: ...ery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minute...

Page 120: ...ompany has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment the front wheels drive wheels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage t...

Page 121: ...and Canada provided by a network of more than 5 000 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of pur...

Page 122: ...vide after following the steps described above contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find an authorized dealership to help you In the United States Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship...

Page 123: ...cle purchase The current odometer reading The vehicle identification number VIN If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute you may wish to contact the Dispute Settlement Board U S In s...

Page 124: ...ord dealership sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequent...

Page 125: ...your application The toll free phone number of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review yo...

Page 126: ...a month it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisio...

Page 127: ...sions are fast fair and final the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obl...

Page 128: ...ate outside of the U S or Canada register your vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To or...

Page 129: ...ad a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29 000 km 18 000 miles whichever...

Page 130: ...gation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer...

Page 131: ...to remove and cause damage to the vehicle Immediately remove items such as gasoline diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim ov...

Page 132: ...rm wheel rims or covers Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers Chemical strength cleaners or cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to re...

Page 133: ...ent use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal B7A 19520 AA WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly If the wiper does not wipe properly s...

Page 134: ...id contamination of the air bag system Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possib...

Page 135: ...ercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs they are cust...

Page 136: ...te Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Tire Detailer ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Gla...

Page 137: ...fluids and service parts conforming to specifications Motorcraft parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a...

Page 138: ...ng unexpectedly Working with the engine off Automatic transaxle 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3 Block the wheels Manual transaxle 1 Set the parki...

Page 139: ...ke depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N Neutral 2 Block the wheels Note Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running OPENING THE HO...

Page 140: ...2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod Maintenance and Specifications 139...

Page 141: ...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...

Page 142: ...sh wiper blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4 5 C 40 F use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold...

Page 143: ...n 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 MIN mark add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN MAX range Oil le...

Page 144: ...tor and or the engine oil filler cap removed Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark SAE 5W 20 engine oil is recommended Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engine...

Page 145: ...o not use hard water water with a high mineral or alkali content If possible however try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water If the battery needs water often have the charging system c...

Page 146: ...new battery is installed the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance To begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking b...

Page 147: ...quates to a freeze point of 36 C 34 F Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant...

Page 148: ...ds are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it...

Page 149: ...out engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and dis...

Page 150: ...any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking Engine Coolant section If the concentration is not 50 50 protection to 34 F 36 C drain some coolant and adjust the concentr...

Page 151: ...gine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the c...

Page 152: ...ap excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Automotive fuels can cause se...

Page 153: ...r skin contact could cause an adverse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water...

Page 154: ...light will turn off after a short period of driving If you must replace the fuel filler cap replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle The customer warranty may be void for an...

Page 155: ...cold start try a different brand of Regular unleaded gasoline Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended particularly in the United States because it may cause these problems to become more pronoun...

Page 156: ...stomer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information a...

Page 157: ...a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution...

Page 158: ...n 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 it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air...

Page 159: ...conomy when operated in the top cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Conta...

Page 160: ...e emission control system is not working properly Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your...

Page 161: ...plete CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules If adding fluid is necessary use only MERCON A...

Page 162: ...ic If brake fluid contacts the eyes flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes Seek medical if irritation persists If taken internally drink water and induce vomiting Seek medical attention immediat...

Page 163: ...is fully seated in the filler tube 7 Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature Low fluid level Do not drive the vehi...

Page 164: ...cessary add fluid in 250 mL 1 2 pint increments through the filler tube until the level is correct If an overfill occurs excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician An overfill condition...

Page 165: ...is at the bottom of the opening 5 Install and tighten the fill plug securely Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refe...

Page 166: ...y grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determine...

Page 167: ...and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the...

Page 168: ...y possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Tire rotation Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your...

Page 169: ...HAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow However in some...

Page 170: ...NUMBERS Component 2 0L DOHC Zetec engine Air filter element FA 1643 Fuel filter FG 862 Battery BXT 58 Oil filter FL 801 PCV valve EV 239A Spark plugs AZFS 32FE Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Infor...

Page 171: ...quarts Engine oil includes filter change Motorcraft SAE 5W 20Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil All 4 25L 4 5 quarts Fuel tank capacity N A All 48 5L 12 8 gallons Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON...

Page 172: ...nd Lock Lubricant XL 1 none Automatic transaxle Motorcraft MERCON ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON Manual transaxle Motorcraft MERCON ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Mot...

Page 173: ...tion WSS M97B44 D orange in color Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter ENGINE DATA Engine 2 0L DOHC Zetec engine Cubic inches 121 Required fuel 87 octane Firing order 1 3 4 2 Spark plug gap...

Page 174: ...2 5 5 4 3 1 Maintenance and Specifications 173...

Page 175: ...on label may be located The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver s side Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is attached to a meta...

Page 176: ...cle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification nu...

Page 177: ...rials or workmanship during the warranty period as well as any component damaged by the defective accessory The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or...

Page 178: ...l Molded splash guards Rear decklid spoiler Universal floor mats For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding...

Page 179: ...ion of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed When operated such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the tra...

Page 180: ...smission 91 Axle lubricant specifications 171 B Battery 144 acid treating emergencies 144 jumping a disabled battery 114 maintenance free 144 replacement specifications 169 servicing 144 BeltMinder 65...

Page 181: ...ng the Mediation Arbitration Program 126 D Defrost rear window 32 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 161 engine oil 141 Doors lubricant specifications 171 Driving under special conditions 96 throug...

Page 182: ...ad 99 location 99 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 99 calculating 99 definition 99 driving with a heavy load 99 location 99 H Hazard flashers 104 Head restraints 58 Headlamps 33 aiming 34 36 bulb spec...

Page 183: ...l 141 P Parking brake 90 Parts see Motorcraft parts 169 Power distribution box see Fuses 108 Power door locks 51 Power steering 91 fluid checking and adding 160 fluid refill capacity 170 fluid specifi...

Page 184: ...ing 100 wrecker 119 Transaxle fluid refill capacities 170 lubricant specifications 172 Transmission automatic operation 91 fluid checking and adding automatic 161 fluid checking and adding manual 164...

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