1996 Ford Escort Owners Manual

Backing up . Basic vehicle warranty . Battery .

acid, treating emergencies . charging system warning light . disconnecting . how to service . jumping a disabled battery. maintenance-free . proper disposal, recycling . replacement, specifications . servicing . when storing your vehicle .

Brake fluid

checking and adding . description . specifications .

Brakes

warning light.

anti-lock . anti-lock brake system (ABS) applying the brakes . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, specifications . new brake linings . noise. parking . servicing . stopping distances. when storing your vehicle .

Break-in period . Brights (high beams) .

372 Index

223
315
315
345
348

229
313
243
121
248
313
243
313
314
347
313
352

317
317
318, 348

233

127
232
317
348
233
235
317
238
352
160

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Bulbs, replacing .

halogen . headlamps .

Canada, customer assistance . Canada, warranty information . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan

Capacities for refilling fluids . Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children

(CAMVAP).

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player

(see Electronic sound system)

Catalytic converter CD player

(see Electronic sound system) Chains, tires . Changing a tire . Charging system warning light . Child safety restraints . Child safety seats .

and air bags . automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat . in rear outboard seat . in rear seat. Circuit breakers

checking and replacing .

Cleaning your vehicle CD player and discs chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment exterior . exterior lamps . fabric . headlamps . instrument panel .

333
334
334

267

268
345
115

60

212, 217
340

204
311
249
121
58
60
52, 60

68
68
80
80

332

208
287
153
183
153
7, 137

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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)

instrument panel lens . interior. interior lamps. plastic parts polishing . rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps upholstery and interior trim . washing . waxing . wheels .

Climate control system . Clock. Clutch

fluid reservoir fluid specifications operation while driving . shifting the gears . Cold engine starting . Combination lap and shoulder belts . Compact disc player

(see Electronic sound system)

Controls

instrument panel mirrors. steering column .

Convenience kit in cargo area . Coolant (see Engine coolant)

checking and adding . preparing for storage . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge . warnings . Cooling fan . Crankcase emission filter . Cruise control (see Speed control) .

158
183
155
. 50
153
183
312
137
203, 218

317
349
229
229
110

198, 204

135
184
159
250

297
351
345
348
130
297
280
347
164

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Ford (U.S.) .

Customer Assistance Center, Customer Assistance Centre,

Ford of Canada.

Dashboard (see Instrument panel) Daytime running light system . Dipstick

lubricant specifications

automatic transaxle fluid . engine oil power steering fluid . Disabled vehicle (see Towing) Doors .

Driving under special conditions

bad weather . heavy load . high water . slippery roads . tips for safe driving. towing a trailer.

Electrical system

circuit breakers . fuses

Electronic radio with cassette

(see Electronic sound system)

Electronic sound system

antenna . radio reception . tuning the radio . warranty and service information .

Electronic stereo cassette radio

(see Electronic sound system)

262

262, 267

135
152

315
295
319
257
169
348

238
240
239
238
237
241

332
320

213

157
220
199, 214
222

213

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Emergencies, roadside assistance. battery acid spills . fuel jump-starting . towing .

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system catalytic converter . emissions warranty .

Engine

check engine warning light does not start . fuel injected engine, starting . fuel pump shut-off switch . preparing to start . refill capacities . service points . starting. starting after a collision . storing your vehicle .

Engine block heater . Engine coolant

checking and adding . checking hoses . disposal preparing for storage . recovery reservoir . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge .

Engine coolant temperature gauge

description .

Engine fan . Engine oil

259
243
291
243
257
235

340
4, 340

124
111, 113
108
113
108
345
284
105
113
350
112

297
301
280, 300, 317
351
297
345
348
130

130
280

checking and adding . dipstick . disposal engine oil pressure warning light . filter, specifications .

295
295
280, 300, 317
128
347

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refill capacities . specifications . synthetic oil “break-in” oils .