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1998 Ford Escort Wont Unlock Steering Column

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

... obligation. 2 Indicates vehicle information related to break in. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Ford may reduce the risk of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). If possible, you should avoid full use of personal injury and...
Owner's Manual - Page 26

... second position to lock. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Warning lights illuminated. On vehicles with a reduced output. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. OFF 3 2 CK O0 AC I C ON II 4 ART ST III 1 Daytime running . 3. Controls and features POSITIONS...
Owner's Manual - Page 33

... up to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). For RES/RSM/RESUME to lock the steering wheel in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 33 Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then push the control back up or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 40

... in this will illuminate. Controls and features The all-door remote entry system allows you to: • lock the driver's door and liftgate (wagons) • unlock the driver's door only without a key. • arm and disarm the anti-theft system. (For more information on wagons, this chapter.) • open the trunk...
Owner's Manual - Page 41

... properly close the doors. For more information on wagons). On vehicles equipped with the driver's door only remote entry system, only the driver's door will unlock (but it may appear closed before driving your anti-theft system (if equipped). This process will flash. The door(s) will lock again, the horn will...
Owner's Manual - Page 43

..., place the key in rapid succession (within 10 seconds). After doors lock/unlock, press any button on all your vehicle's transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming... transmitters (up to confirm programming. With each button press of the transmitters, the door should cycle (lock/unlock) one last time to confirm completion of programming. 43 Replacing lost or • you want to purchase...
Owner's Manual - Page 44

... illuminate for the illuminated entry system to OFF and press the lock control on the remote entry transmitter. After 30 seconds, THEFT will illuminate when UNLOCK is armed. 44 The lamps will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds or until LOCK is pressed. Identifying an armed system While the system is inserted...
Owner's Manual - Page 45

... doors are closed and then illuminate for 30 seconds and begin flashing. Disarming the anti-theft system Disarming an untriggered anti-theft system Press the unlock control to ON/ACC. If the driver armed the system but did not exit the vehicle, disarm the system by inserting the key and turning...
Owner's Manual - Page 46

Controls and features Disarming a triggered anti-theft system Press either the unlock or panic control to ACC or ON. 46 A triggered system may also be disarmed by inserting the key and turning the ignition to disarm the system.
Owner's Manual - Page 58

Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be inspected and replaced if either damage ...
Owner's Manual - Page 60

... a collision. Air bag can kill or injure a child in the event of personal injury in a child seat. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Do not attempt to follow this guide. Failure to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental...air bag. Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on the steering wheel or in a collision.
Owner's Manual - Page 65

... in front of the child's face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of the seat cushion. To improve the fit of lap...
Owner's Manual - Page 66

... accidental unbuckling. • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in your pediatrician. If you put in the automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away...
Owner's Manual - Page 181

...oil (includes filter change) Fuel tank capacity Power steering fluid Transmission fluid Ford Part Application Name Motorcraft 5W30 ZX2 Super Premium Motor...in reservoir 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts) 2.2L (2.32 quarts) Windshield washer fluid LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Ford Part Name or Equivalent Brake master High cylinder Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-...
Owner's Manual - Page 182

... N/A MERCON MERCON WSS-M2C153-G and API Certification Mark ESP-M1C207-A ESE-M97B44-A Constant velocity joints Engine coolant Power steering reservoir ENGINE DATA CV Joint Grease E43Z-19590-A (High Temp.) Ford Premium E2FZ-19549-AA Cooling System Fluid Motorcraft XT-2-QDX MERCON ATF MERCON Engine Cubic inches Horsepower Torque Required fuel grade Firing...
Owner's Manual - Page 189

..., remote entry system ...42 Parking brake ...89 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...180 Power steering fluid, checking and adding ...142 Rear window wiper ...35 Refill capacities for fluids ...180... Relays ...106,113 Remote entry system ...39 illuminated entry ...44 locking/unlocking doors ...40,41 replacement/additional transmitters ...43 replacing the batteries ...42 Reporting safety ...
Owner's Manual - Page 191

...Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 48.5L (12.8 gallons) Use Motorcraft 5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G Refer to Tire Pressure Decal on passenger's door panel Pull handle under the left side ...Tire size and pressure Hood release Oil capacity (with filter change) Coolant capacity Power steering fluid capacity Automatic transmission capacity Manual transmission capacity 192
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

...: 2 To receive roadside assistance, call 1-800-241-FORD. To obtain information about reimbursement, call 1-800-241-FORD. Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and administered by Ford Motor Company. Ford ESP is the only extended service program with the Ford name on it becomes discharged • unlock the vehicle if you are stranded. Even non...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24

.... u Inspect front suspension ball joints. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. Consult your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer. (2) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. u Inspect brake lines,... except in severe dust, more frequent intervals may be required. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Inspect clutch pedal. Severe duty schedule 195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 ...

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