1998 Ford Escort Support Question
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Question posted by r30barret on January 23rd, 2015
Serpiten Belt Comes Off When Raining.belt Tensioner And Belt Replaced 1 Yr.ago.
Belt tensioner blew apart Nov 2013 had belt and tensioner replaced at the garage.water pump is 1yr in half old .replaced idler pulley 2 yrs. Ago.back before Christmas belt came off,was raining. Wife went to work this morning called me told me the belt had. Came off again hit a pot hole and raining again today.have any ideas what's causing this.thanks
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 23rd, 2015 11:03 AM
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Owner's Manual - Page 9
... is required. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your catalytic converter. Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other ...: Engine misfire is turned ON to remind you to flash or remains on , have your safety belts.
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... normal range. Check coolant Illuminates when the coolant level in the ON position and the liftgate is open. CHECK COOLANT
Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to ON and the engine is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. This lamp... needed. Switch off . This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to fasten your safety belts. 11
Owner's Manual - Page 12
Instrumentation
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 48
Lift handle to adjust seatback.
48 Pull lever up to move seat forward or backward.
Seating and safety restraints
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... be properly restrained. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a seat and using a safety belt properly.
51 In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to ride in a cargo...inside or outside of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is not equipped ...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
...designed to be properly restrained. All occupants should be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. The ZX2 Coupe was designed to follow this warning could result in... up of one buckle and one person. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. To fasten, insert the tongue into the slot in serious personal injury or death. Never wear the shoulder...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
... from the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle.
Seating and safety restraints
2. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Automatic locking mode In this chapter.
53 The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Refer to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in a collision be replaced. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
58 Seating and safety restraints
equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
...front seat, move seat all information on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying air bag. Seating and safety restraints
Do not place objects or ...the risk of a collision. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Children should always wear their safety belts. Air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Failure to follow this guide....
Owner's Manual - Page 64
...by your child safety seat manufacturer) should wear the lap and shoulder belt. When possible, place children in the rear seat of the child's face or neck, the child ... position. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that come with any infant or child...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after a collision Inspect all built-in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it. If the child seat was in child restraints, including seats, buckles, retractors, seat latches. To stow the built... built-in the center and top of the child seat.
Slide the shoulder belts off the child's shoulders and remove the child.
Owner's Manual - Page 188
...88 fluid, checking and adding ...136 Break-in period ...2 Bulbs, replacing ...163 specifications ...172 Cargo cover ...39 Changing a tire ...113 Child...176 fabric ...178 instrument panel ...178 plastic parts ...177 safety belts ...179 tail lamps ...178 188 washing ...175 waxing ...175 ... relating to automotive fuels ...155 Fuel gauge ...14 Fuel pump shut-off switch ..39,104 Fuses ...106,107,108,110...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
...illuminated entry ...44 locking/unlocking doors ...40,41 replacement/additional transmitters ...43 replacing the batteries ...42 Reporting safety defects ...187 Safety ...restraints automatic locking mode (retractor) ...53,54 extension assembly ...56 for children ...63 for second row bench seats ...73,74,78,79 lap and shoulder belts...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
... cleaner filter. u Inspect clutch pedal. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage:
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
.... u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 10 Normal schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
...u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. Your dealer will replace the valve at no cost at 96...nuts on chassis and body. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Replace the PCV valve. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. Normal schedule
184,000 KILOMETERS (115,000 MILES)...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
.... DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 100,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace the PCV valve. (2) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage:
18 Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Inspect clutch pedal. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine ... DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 155,000 KILOMETERS (93,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
21 u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. check coolant strength every 25,000...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
... and connections. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. Severe duty schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
...lap-shoulder belts for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. and check coolant strength
26 Owner maintenance checks
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