1998 Ford Escort Support Question
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Question posted by randcod on September 22nd, 2013
1998 Ford Escort Wont Start My Front Lights Its Flashing
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
...storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Contents
Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 123 180 187...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...Instrumentation
position to illuminate. The vehicle will usually be malfunctioning. The light may cause your Service Engine Soon light to check the bulb. Temporary malfunctions may illuminate without these or any... present, the Service Engine Soon light should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on after the engine is started, one of a cold engine startup...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... available opportunity. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your safety belts. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on , have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is turned ON to remind you to the Seating and safety restraints chapter...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... left or right turn signal bulb. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to Exterior bulbs in the Controls and features chapter.
Illumination after releasing the parking...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
Warning lights illuminated. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. ON, all electrical circuits operational....ST III
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Daytime running . 3. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. START, cranks the engine. To activate: • the engine must be running • the gearshift must not be in P (Park...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to activate. OFF
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. OFF
27 OFF
Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to activate the right turn signal. • Push up to deactivate.
Controls and features
The Daytime...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
... the anti-theft system will illuminate when UNLOCK is armed.
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After 30 seconds, THEFT will flash, indicating the system is pressed. Arming the anti-theft system Turn the ignition to ON or until...pressed. The lamps will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds or until LOCK is arming, the THEFT light in the ignition and turned to OFF and press the lock control on the remote entry ...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...flash the parking lamps and the THEFT light • sound the horn The flashing parklamps and the honking horn automatically shut off after about three minutes and will remain off unless another unauthorized entry is arming with the doors open, the THEFT light...and then illuminate for 30 seconds and begin flashing. Disarming the anti-theft system
Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system Press ...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your dealership or by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. The tone pattern will be heard. If small children...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
If a light fails to 4 (START).
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Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly.
Starting
• Push the clutch pedal to the floor.
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Owner's Manual - Page 84
... again. 3. They are strongly recommended if you live in two attempts OR if the temperature is fastened, the light ( ) will return to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. Starting
• If the driver's safety belt is below . 84
L The key will not illuminate. Turn the key...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... space, will remain on top) during brake applications and compensating for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the steering wheel, the vehicle ...ABS operates by detecting the onset of your vehicle and, providing there is detected, the light will 88 The front wheels are firmly applied. Normal braking is still effective unless the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... may have blown. Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Fuse rating 5 amp 7.5 amp 10 amp 15... fuse link 80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color Tan Brown Red Light blue Yellow Light blue Natural Light green Pink Green Red Yellow Black Dark blue
106 Check the appropriate fuses before ...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
... care
technician to prevent any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems try a different brand of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if they are available. Cleaner air Ford approves the use of your vehicle. Do not use of fuel. Running out of...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
...Calculating fuel economy To accurately calculate your Service Engine Soon light may need to crank the engine several times before the system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine....fuel, your vehicle's fuel economy: 1. Maintenance and care
affect on the Service Engine Soon light, refer to the Instrumentation chapter. Liters used x 100 Total kilometers traveled Total miles traveled ...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
..., trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of oil pressure, the charging system warning light, the "Service Engine Soon" light or the temperature warning light. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. The emission system heats up specifications. 161 Watch for fluid leaks...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
... periods. To ready the OBD-II system for I /M test with at least eight hours without starting the engine. The engine must warm up to a "not ready for I /M test of your...driving on an expressway or highway. • Next, at least 20 minutes driving in the Warning Lights and Chimes section of the on . Readiness for complete emission warranty information. If your "Warranty ...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
Maintenance and care
Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently: • Headlamps • Turn signals • Foglamps (if equipped) Coupe
Sedan/wagon
High-mount brake lamp Tail lamps Brake lamps Backup lamps License plate lamp
163 EXTERIOR BULBS It is complete.
Owner's Manual - Page 188
...Battery ...145 Brake fluid checking and adding ...136 Brakes ...87 anti-lock ...87 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...88 fluid, checking and adding ...136 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...163 specifications ...172 Cargo cover ...39 ...coolant temperature gauge ...14 Hazard flashers ...104 Headlamps ...26 daytime running lights ...26 flashing ...27 high beam ...27 Heating ...18
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
... To purchase roadside assistance coverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club, contact your new car or light truck by Ford. If you need to arrange assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will : • mount the spare if you have a flat tire • jump-start the battery if it becomes discharged • unlock the...
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