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Question posted by Mackdog on September 14th, 2012

Manual Transaxle Linkage Adjustment

What is the adjustment process for reverse gear on a 1996 escort with a manual transaxle?

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Owner's Manual - Page 106

... this position on floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is removed. Starting Your Escort Ignition Understanding the Positions of the following lock cylinders depending on vehicles with automatic transaxles. RWARNING LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on an automatic transaxle vehicle, the shift control lever...

Owner's Manual - Page 107

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Owner's Manual - Page 108

... key counterclockwise to LOCK. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary, depending on whether your vehicle has a manual transaxle: 1. 2. 3. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is stuck in the LOCK position, move the steering wheel left or...

Owner's Manual - Page 110

...Restraints in the ON position and your foot is parked. 109 If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is...the thumb button. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, do the following: 1. If you have an automatic transaxle, make sure that they work. Refer to the ON position. Before you start your vehicle, you should check ...

Owner's Manual - Page 123

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Owner's Manual - Page 166

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Owner's Manual - Page 223

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Owner's Manual - Page 229

... to hold your vehicle. Do not release the clutch pedal. 229 Shifting the Gears The gearshift for a manual transaxle is mounted on a hill. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor. These ...not drive with a Manual Transaxle Using the Clutch In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal must be in one of the floor-mounted gearshift Backing up To shift into R (Reverse): 1. 2. The ...

Owner's Manual - Page 230

...from the floor. Upshifting For normal acceleration, you should upshift at the following speeds: 230 If the Reverse gear is not engaged, do not release the clutch pedal from the floor. Repeat steps 2 through 4.... then pull rearward on the gearshift lever to engage the Reverse gear. 3. Place the gearshift lever back in Neutral and then momentarily release the clutch pedal from the floor....

Owner's Manual - Page 236

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Owner's Manual - Page 238

... gears. u Give your vehicle can stop . u Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to vehicles with a rear-wheel drive vehicle. Do not downshift into 1 (First) with rear-wheel drive. u Drive slower than 20 mph (32 km/h). RWARNING To avoid losing control on slippery roads, do not downshift into 1 (First) with the manual transaxle...

Owner's Manual - Page 239

... the spot. RWARNING If your vehicle moves slowly. If you may have an automatic transaxle and your vehicle gets stuck (for a tow truck. While in a steady rhythm, between forward and reverse gears. The tires may overheat the engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few...

Owner's Manual - Page 241

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Owner's Manual - Page 251

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Owner's Manual - Page 280

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Owner's Manual - Page 281

... at the center of the vehicle. This will prevent your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or Neutral (manual transaxle). Opening the Hood 1. Lift the hood and secure it while the engine is located under the bottom left corner of the vehicle and release...

Owner's Manual - Page 294

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Owner's Manual - Page 343

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Owner's Manual - Page 380

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33

u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(5)(6) Severe Duty Schedule 33 u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2) u Inspect parking brake system for California Certified Vehicles). u Lubricate front axle ...