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How To Replace 100 Amp Main Fuse In Engine Compartment Of 1997 Ford Escort
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 85
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... speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in this chapter.
85 The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of fire or other...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 111
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Roadside emergencies
Fuse rating 10 amp 15 amp 20 amp 30 amp 30 amp fuse link 40 amp 60 amp fuse link 80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color Red Blue Yellow Light Green Pink Green Yellow Black Blue
Instrument panel fuse panel Number Fuse amperage rating 1 Stop 2 Tail 15 amp 15 amp
Circuits protected Brakelamps, shift lock Instrument cluster illumination, license plate lamp, parking lamps, side...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113
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Roadside emergencies
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USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY
Engine compartment fuse panel Number Fuse amperage rating 1 Fuel injection 2 Defog. 3 Main 30 amp 30 amp 100 amp
Circuits protected Fuel injection system, air bags Rear window defroster Overall circuit protection
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 114
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... II 10 Fuel pump 11 Head RH 12 Head LH CHANGING THE TIRES
60 amp 40 amp - - 10 amp 20 amp 20 amp 20 amp
Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is designed for...injuring yourself or others. Roadside emergencies
Number 4 BTN Fuse amperage rating 40 amp Circuits protected Passenger compartment fuses 1, 2, 6, 12, 13, 7 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Cooling fan Head ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 124
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...Ford has designed parts that makes tracking routine service of your vehicle. Check the Warranty Information Guide to find out what parts and services are designed and built to provide the best performance in the engine compartment for your vehicle as easy as the headlamp bulbs) may be replaced... provide the necessary parts and service. However when servicing is required, Ford's goal is to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 129
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Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid Coolant reservoir Steering fluid reservoir Automatic transmission dipstick Battery Air filter assembly
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 135
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... the storage compartment. If washer fluid needs to be filled slowly to allow trapped air to fill the reservoir. Remove the access cover to locate the washer reservoir cap.
Maintenance and care
Washer fluid for the liftgate (if equipped) The wagon's rear reservoir is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157
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... as possible: • fluid leaks , , , lights • illuminate in the Service Guide. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM For more of the engine compartment. Follow these guidelines to ensure proper emission system operation: • Use only unleaded fuel. • Avoid running out of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. Maintenance...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158
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.../ maintenance (I /M test of the on-board diagnostic 158 The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can increase the temperature of a metal collector may become a legal ... other dry ground cover. Changes that cause more than five seconds after shut off or engine misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires • loss of oil pressure Important emission control ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185
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... doors • front and rear bumper • left and right rear quarter panels • decklid • liftgate • engine compartment • transaxle Engine number The engine number is located in the following areas of the engine compartment. FORD
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Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is attached to a metal tag and is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187
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...cleaner filter ...145 replacing ...146 Air ...replacing ...160 halogen ...161 headlamps ...162 high-mount brakelamp ...164 rear lamps ...164,165,167,168 specifications ...172 Cargo area shade ...41 Changing a tire ...114 Charging system warning light ...9 Child safety seats and air bags ...185 Childproof locks ...33 Cleaning your vehicle ...175 built-in child seat ...178 engine compartment...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 188
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...to automotive fuels ...153 Fuel pump shut-off switch ..43,107 starting after a collision ...43 Fuse panels engine compartment ...113 instrument panel ...111 Fuses ...109 charts ...111,113 checking and replacing ...109 circuit breakers ...110 Gauges, Electronic ...12 Gauges, Mechanical ...12 engine coolant temperature gauge ...13 fuel gauge ...13 odometer ...14 speedometer ...13 trip odometer ...14...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
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... AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 10,000 MILES (16,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure... MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR THE NORMAL SCHEDULE 5,000 MILES (8,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Normal Schedule
Items for Emission Control Service are shown in parentheses such...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
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... air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage:
9 Normal Schedule
40,000 MILES (64,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 50,000 MILES (80,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant initially at 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 48 months. and check coolant...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
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... shield(s). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage:
10 u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect steering operation and linkage. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 60,000 MILES (96,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
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..., hoses, and clamps; DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 105,000 MILES (168,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 100,000 MILES (160,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage:
13 and check coolant strength every 15,000...
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... Date: Mileage: 120,000 MILES (192,000 KILOMETERS) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filters. Replace air cleaner filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 MILES (184,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Your dealer will replace the valve at no cost at 60,000 miles (96...
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... clamps; u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 15,000 MILES (25,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months...
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... pressure. Severe Duty Schedule
45,000 MILES (75,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: ...Mileage: 51,000 MILES (85,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles...
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... adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule
75,000 MILES (125,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 81,000 MILES (135,000 KILOMETERS) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage:
24 and check coolant strength every 15,000...
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