1998 Ford Escort Support Question
1998 Ford Escort Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-81436 on October 29th, 2012
Fuse Problems
I had a mechanic fix my alternator and he he changed my battery out he hooked up the battery post wrong and put foil inside of the main fuse the next day i crank up my car i see sparks flying.I dont see any blown fuses but when i try to crank da car none of the lights will come on. ive already changed the main fuse.
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... (1 000 miles). This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2 BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are significant steps towards protecting the environment. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The...
Owner's Manual - Page 42
... with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium batteries. A decrease in operating range can be up to ACC or ON. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by : • battery failure • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
.... Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to change the fit of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key off .
Do not use extensions to fasten their safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... injure a child in a collision. Children should always wear their safety belts. Failure to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all the way back.
60 See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your vehicle (generally children who are repaired. If any of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and light are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put 63 and Canada. The tone...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
Using the heater for service • the sound of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters....your vehicle immediately. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of the exhaust system changes • the vehicle has been damaged in the night before starting the vehicle. Take precautions to avoid its...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... electrical components in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
15...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
...(AIR COND) METER WIPER STOP TAIL (SUN ROOF) (ASC)
-
CIGAR AIR BAG
(FOG) (AUDIO)
FUEL INJ
-
Fuse/Relay Location DRL HAZARD ROOM
Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 10A
Description Daytime Running Lamps Hazard Flasher Engine Controls, RAP System, Radio, Shift Lock, Courtesy Lamps, ...
15A
RADIO DOOR LOCK HORN AIR COND
5A 30A 15A 15A
107 Roadside emergencies
Coupe The fuses are coded as follows:
P.
Owner's Manual - Page 108
Roadside emergencies
Fuse/Relay Location METER Fuse Amp Rating 10A Description Backup Lamps, Engine Coolant Level Switch, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch Wiper/... STOP TAIL SUN ROOF ASC P. BLOWER
20A 20A 15A 15A 10A 30A CB 20A 10A 10A 15A 10A 30A CB
Sedan/Wagon The fuses are coded as follows:
108 WINDOW CIGAR AIR BAG FOG AUDIO FUEL INJ.
Owner's Manual - Page 109
... R. WIPER HAZARD ROOM ENGINE MIRROR (DOOR LK) HORN (AIR COND) METER WIPER STOP TAIL
-
(ASC)
-
CIGAR AIR BAG
(FOG) (AUDIO)
FUEL INJ
-
Fuse/Relay Location R.WIPER HAZARD ROOM
Fuse Amp Rating 10A 15A 10A
Description Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate Wiper/Washer Hazard Lamps Engine Controls, Remote Anti-Theft Pesonality (RAP) Module, Radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
WINDOW BLOWER
20A 15A 15A 10A 20A 10A 10A 15A 10A 30A CB 30A CB
Coupe The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
110 Roadside emergencies
Fuse/Relay Location METER Fuse Amp Rating 10A Description Backup Lamps, Engine Controls, Instrument Cluster, Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning Chime, Turn Signal Switch Wiper/Washer...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
...PUMP 20A HEAD LH 10A HEAD RH 10A
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY
Fuse/Fuse Link Fuse Amp Cartridge Rating Location FUEL INJ. 30A* DEFOG MAIN BTN 30A* 100A* 40A*
Description
ABS COOLING FAN OBD... Defrost Overall Circuit Protection Hazard, Stop, Door Lock, Tail, Room and Horn Fuses of the I/P Fuse Panel ABS Main Relay Constant Control Relay Module (Cooling Fan) Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument ...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... 30A HEAD LH 10A HEAD RH 10A
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY
Fuse/Fuse Link Fuse Amp Cartridge Rating Location FUEL INJ. 30A* DEFOG 30A*
Description
Air Bags, Engine Controls, Generator Rear Window Defrost
112
COOLING FAN 40A
FUEL INJ 30A
DEFOG 30A
(ABS) 60A
MAIN 100A
BTN 40A Roadside emergencies
Sedan/Wagon The high...
Owner's Manual - Page 113
... Control Relay Module Data Link Connector (DLC), Instrument Cluster Engine Controls Headlamps Headlamps
113 CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Roadside emergencies
Fuse/Fuse Link Fuse Amp Cartridge Rating Location MAIN 100A* Description
BTN ABS COOLING FAN OBD-II
40A* 60A* 40A* 10A**
FUEL PUMP...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
... the use of gasolines to improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel Avoid running out fuel because this situation may not be necessary to add any engine damage. Running out of fuel. It...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
If you smell exhaust fumes of any unauthorized changes to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working properly. These fumes are not permitted to your vehicle immediately. Do not make any kind inside your vehicle, have the dealer inspect and fix your vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
... may open an investigation, and if it may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in individual problems between you believe that your dealer or Ford Motor Company.
Reporting safety defects
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. To contact NHTSA, you may order a recall and remedy...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
...disarming a triggered system ..46 disarming an untriggered system ...45 Battery ...145 Brake fluid checking and adding ...136 Brakes ...87... ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...163 specifications ...172 Cargo cover ...39 Changing a tire ...113 Child safety seats ...66 Chime headlamps on ...pump shut-off switch ..39,104 Fuses ...106,107,108,110,112 Gauges, Mechanical ...13 engine coolant temperature gauge ......
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
...accordingly. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures and/or to owners and ...product performance complaints on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford and Mercury light trucks which are ... without incurring obligations. What kinds of consequential expenses. If your problem is : • an independent, third-party arbitration program for...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
Ford accessories for your vehicle
Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Shift knobs Snow traction cables Soft luggage cover Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Trailer...
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