1998 Ford Escort Support Question
1998 Ford Escort Support Question
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Question posted by Jeffschuster2 on April 28th, 2014
Will Not Shift Into Park
Shift from reverse neutral and drive but will not go into park
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Owner's Manual - Page 24
... 24 It can be used to prevent fogging. Operating tips • In humid weather, select before driving. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will force... stale air out of the windshield under the hood).
• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will prevent your windshield from the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... the first position to operate while the engine is in while turning to also turn on the parking lamps only. Controls and features
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. START, cranks the engine. OFF
3...on the headlamps. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Key position when driving. 4. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, gearshift lever (automatic transaxle only) and allows key removal. Rotate...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on • Press ON. OFF
OFF
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control on .
28 Controls and features
FOGLAMPS (IF ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be erased. If your vehicle speed. 29 To set speed on a downhill, you drive up... steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill. For speed control to reduce your vehicle speed is faster than the set...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire.
80 Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. For more information on starting . Starting
PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting the engine. The emission ...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
... not designed to stop your vehicle in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated (when the ignition is turned ON) until the parking brake is parked. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be adversely affected.
Driving
enable you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks.
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... handle down to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. Driving with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. When starting a vehicle with the parking brake on the end of the engine unless the clutch pedal is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in the neutral position.
1 2
3 4
5 R
90 Push the control on will cause the brakes...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... clutch life.
3 2
CK O0
AC I
C
ON II
4
ART ST III
91 Driving
2. Release the brake pedal, then slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down the brake ... fuel economy:
Coupe Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for a few seconds. 5. Depress the clutch pedal.
1
Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to 4 (START), then let the engine idle for best fuel economy) 1-2 21 km/h...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
Apply the brake and shift into 1 (First).
1 2
3 4
5 R
92 Set the parking brake.
3. Shift into the neutral position.
1 2
3 4
5 R
2. Driving
Sedan/Wagon Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 18 km/h (11 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (20 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph)
Parking your vehicle 1.
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... prevents you from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before shifting into R (Reverse).
1 2
You can shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
This is at least three seconds before you shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift from shifting
L
3 4
5 R
93 Driving
4. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully.
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... while you downshift from rotating. P (Park) Always come to position. P R N D D L
94
This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from 5 (Fifth). Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Hold the brake pedal down , your vehicle may move the gearshift lever from position to a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse) when you move unexpectedly and injure...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
You should always come to a complete stop before shifting in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. P R N D D L
95 P R N D D L
N (Neutral) With the gearshift in and out of R (Reverse). Hold the brake pedal down while in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Driving
R (Reverse) With the gearshift in this position.
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... gear-when your vehicle cruises at cruising speeds
P R N D D L
Overdrive may do when driving in hilly terrain. Driving
(Overdrive) The overdrive position is the normal driving position for certain terrains. D (Drive) D (Drive) eliminates the needless shifting between third and fourth gears while you are driving hilly roads or if your fuel economy when you travel at a constant speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... from L (Low) to (overdrive) at any need to shift to ascend any grade without any time. If you leave your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Turn off the ignition whenever you do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Driving
L (Low) Use L (Low) when added engine braking is...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
... back as it will safely go on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. Driving
• The trailer tongue weight should not be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you must park on the rack without causing the vehicle to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
... slipping off the jack, you change procedure 1. To prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse) (manual transaxle) and 115 Roadside emergencies
• use the wheel for any other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
...you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in an enclosed space, unless you are sure...all fuel related parts. Working with the engine running in this chapter. Set the parking brake and
124 Maintenance and care
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine off • Automatic transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of driving. With the parking brake engaged and your vehicle has been operated for each gear to cool before checking. ... if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. The fluid level should be checked if the transmission is fully seated in P (Park) and leave the engine running...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
... For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of baking soda and water. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of the battery clean and dry. Reinstall the cables when you are...to only fill the battery cells with distilled water. Because your vehicle will drive properly. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transaxles) or the 146 When the battery is disconnected or a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
... and gives some tune up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Maintenance and care
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle's emission system is not working . Do not drive if you . Information about your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. Watch for fluid leaks, strange...
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