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Where Is The Coolant Release On A 1998 Ford Escort
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
... Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Reporting safety defects Index 123 180 187 188 80 87 104 2 3 17 47
All rights reserved. Copyright 1997 Ford Motor Company
Elemental Chlorine Free
1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... There are significant steps towards protecting the environment. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Ford may reduce the risk of printing. If possible, you should avoid full use of driving, vary speeds frequently. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... 40
E
FUEL FILL
80 60
60 70
100 120
80 90
140 160
12 /
F
C
H
30 20 10
40
0 00000
20
100 110 120
3 2 1
4 5
RPMx1000
6 7 8
CHECK COOLANT
180
LOW FUEL
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
P ! Instrumentation
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster
60 70
100 120 140
50
E
FUEL FILL
12 /
40
80...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... 100
70 80
120 140
THEFT
90
160
E
FUEL FILL
1 / 2
3 2 1
4 5
RPMx1000
6 7 8
F
C
H
30 20 10
40
60
0 00000
100 110
180
km/h
20
LOW FUEL CHECK COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON
MPH
0 0 0 0
120
P ! BRAKE
-
+
ABS
Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately eight liters (two gallons) remaining. Service engine soon Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. P ! Also illuminates when the parking brake is off .
Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. BRAKE
ABS
Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Controls and features chapter...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... belts. 11 Instrumentation
Charging system Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is low and more information on adding engine coolant, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. For more needs to be added. Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition is in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
...C
H
30 20 10
40
0 00000
20
100 160
180
3 2 1
4 5
RPMx1000
6 7 8
CHECK COOLANT
110 120
LOW FUEL
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
P ! BRAKE
MPH km/h
ABS
0 0 0 0
200
-
+
THEFT
...
RPMx1000
6 7 8
F
C
H
30 20 10
40
60
0 00000
100 110
180
km/h
20
LOW FUEL CHECK COOLANT SERVICE ENGINE SOON
MPH
0 0 0 0
120
P ! Instrumentation
GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges
50 60 70
100 120 140...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... will be accurate. 14
E
FUEL FILL
12 /
F
C
H At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If the coolant is a small amount of fuel that can be added will not be less than the advertised capacity due to Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
...avoid placing small objects on top of your climate control system. To operate: 1. Press and release the control again to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and...through your instrument panel, be lit while the rear window defroster is on. 3. Press and release the control once to the ON position. 2.
These objects can fall down into the defroster ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... electrical circuits operational. Controls and features
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. On vehicles with a reduced output. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Release the key as soon as the radio to lock. 2. HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position to also turn on with...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
OFF
Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to do so may result in a collision.
OFF
27 Failure to deactivate. OFF
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in a sudden stop or collision. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
...apply the brake and release the parking brake. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting...) will return to 4 (START) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. If the engine does not start the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... rubber elastomers used in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that will protect all the pressure has been released, use of an improper coolant may harm your vehicle's engine cooling system.
140 The use the cloth to avoid personal injury: 1. Ford Premium Engine Coolant is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap.
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... fluids in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Maintenance and care
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use of such coolant may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. Refer to the chart on the coolant container to Refill capacities in a responsible manner. Severe winter climate If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... decal. If a spark plug needs to be reinstalled in reservoir
2.0L SOHC engine
Engine coolant
Automatic transaxles Manual transaxles
6.0L (6.3 quarts) 5.0L (5.3 quarts)
180 REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid Application All Capacity Fill to the Engine Data chart for spark...
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
Index
High beams indicator light ...10 Hood release lever ...128 Ignition positions of the ignition ...26 Instrument panel lighting up... warning and indicator air bag ...9 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...10 anti-theft ...10 brake ...10 charging system ...11 check coolant ...11 liftgate ajar ...11 low fuel ...7 oil pressure ...11 safety belt ...9 service engine soon ...7,8 turn signal indicator ...10 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
...- 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 ... quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts)
Tire size and pressure Hood release Oil capacity (with filter change) Coolant capacity
Power steering fluid capacity Automatic transmission capacity Manual transmission capacity
192
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect steering operation... dust, more frequent intervals may be required. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. Consult your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer. (2) The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: ...
