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Question posted by frwaybr on August 30th, 2014

1997 Escort Won't Start When Outside Temperature Is High

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 7

... repair visit. including the body, chassis or components - after the Warranty Start Date or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Here are caused by ...(excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure lines, gaskets and seals, glow plugs, turbocharger, powertrain control module, electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back pressure ...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 13

... and Sensors • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (1) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • ...Warranty will not apply to your vehicle if: • the vehicle is testes at high altitude, but is certified to Catalyst) • Electronic Engine Control Sensors and Switches...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 21

... the Defects Warranty does not apply. Right Fuel Tank Intake Manifold Throttle Body Assembly (MFI) 1 Mountaineer only 2 Escort/Tracer only 2.0L 4.2L 4.6L 5.0L 1 •1 •1 •2 •1 •1 21 Your ... replacement time that should be replaced on the List of covered parts. Coverage for 1997-Model Vehicles Under Long-Term Defects Warranty (Coverage for five years or 100,000 ...
Audio Guide 1st Printing - Page 18

...played. 18 Allow tapes that are 90 minutes long or less. • Do not expose tapes to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the CD player's CD slot. Care... applicable) • Only use cassettes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat, or extreme cold.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19

...manual heating systems, the modes can be used for heating or ventilating (except OFF). Select MAX A/C and turn the temperature dial to the desired airflow position. To prevent humidity buildup inside of air to the back seat area. * If equipped... climate control system turned on. it will only function if the air temperature outside the vehicle is noisier but more economical than A/C;
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

... 1-2 FADE SCAN BASS EJ REW FF - + TREB TAPE CD LO OFF HI *A/C *MAX A/C Using the panel mode • This brings in outside air and can be used for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning; PUSH ON BAL 1 SIDE 1-2 2 3 4 5 COMP 1 SIDE 1-2 FADE...features conditioning can only function if the air temperature outside the vehicle is shut out and the fan will not operate. Select A/C and turn the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 21

Controls and features function if the air temperature outside air and can also be used for heating or ventilating. 21 PUSH ON BAL 1 SIDE 1-2 2 3 4 5 COMP 1 SIDE 1-2 FADE SCAN BASS EJ REW FF - + TREB TAPE ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 22

... 10°C (50°F) or higher. the air conditioning can only function if the air temperature outside the vehicle is about 10°C (50°F) or higher. 22 for airflow through Select ... heating and air conditioning system • This brings in outside air and can be used for heating, ventilating, or air conditioning in outside air and can be used for heating and ventilating and will...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 26

For more information on the high beam headlamps, with a reduced light output, when: • the vehicle is running • the vehicle... after it is in the Starting chapter. ON allows testing of some accessories without starting the vehicle, refer to Preparing to the desired position. START cranks the engine. Headlamp switch Rotate the headlamp switch to start the vehicle in the OFF ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 85

...fire or other damage. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in a closed garage or ..., creating the risk of time with the engine running. Do not start a fire. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in...for more than when the engine is warm. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Starting A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). If...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89

... 15 seconds. Turn the ignition key to LOCK and wait approximately ten seconds. 2. Try starting Starting a cold engine At temperatures -12°C (10°F) and below, do not hold the key in the START position longer than five seconds. Starting the engine after two attempts: 1. Turn the key to LOCK and wait approximately five seconds...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 90

..., and allows the heater-defrost system to Fuel pump shut-off switch in a region where temperatures consistently reach -29°C (-20°F) or below . An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up . Starting 2. Release it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. It is recommended that you can 90 To...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 139

When the engine coolant temperature gauge reaches the normal zone, turn off the engine. 3. Do not overfill the power steering reservoir. • As a maintenance precaution, visually inspect the lines and ... the power steering fluid at least twice a year by completing the following steps: 1. If necessary, add power steering fluid until the fluid level reaches MAX. Start the engine. 2.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 140

...move the gearshift through each of the gear ranges, allowing each gear to check the transaxle fluid level at the normal operating temperature, after approximately 35 km (20 miles) of driving. ON II T AR ST III R N D D L P ...be checked under different circumstances, make sure the outside temperature is best to engage. P R N D D L K AC C LOC 0 I Checking the automatic transaxle fluid 1.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 141

... added. Maintenance and care 4 Set the parking brake. 5. Install the dipstick. 7. For automatic transaxle fluid specifications, refer to Capacities and specifications in the dipstick and outside temperatures are above 10 °C (50 °F). 20°C 65°C 65°C (149°F) 20°C 68°F) FAOZ When adding automatic transaxle fluid: •...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 144

... all accessories and start the vehicle. 3. The relearning process will drive properly. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is not hard and does not have the charging system checked for at least one minute. 4. To begin this chapter. If the battery needs water quite often, have a high mineral or alkali...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 149

they represent the tire's ability to lowest, are A (the highest), B, and C; Sustained high temperature can lead to this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. Excessive temperature can cause the material of the tire to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156

...improve air quality, including reformulated gasolines, that contain oxygenates such as ''regular'' in high altitude areas that are sold with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of your vehicle. We ... to use a high-quality fuel. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on high quality fuels that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 188

... fuels ...153 Fuel pump shut-off switch ..43,107 starting after a collision ...43 Fuse panels engine compartment ...113 ......110 Gauges, Electronic ...12 Gauges, Mechanical ...12 engine coolant temperature gauge ...13 fuel gauge ...13 odometer ...14 speedometer ...13 trip... fog lamps ...27,163 headlamps ...26,162 high beams ...27 high-mount brakelamp ...164 illuminated entry system ...33 interior...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5

.... Severe Duty Schedule Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures remain below 0°F (-18°C). 5 u Operating in severe dust conditions. Normal Schedule Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving conditions...

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