1996 Ford Escort Owners Manual

viscosity .

Engine oil (continued)

Exhaust fumes . Extended Service Plan, Ford . Fan

engine fan, avoiding injury .

Flashers, hazard. Flat tire . Fluid refill capacities Ford Customer Assistance Center . Ford Extended Service Plan . Ford Motor Company of Canada . Ford of Canada Customer

Assistance Centre . Foreign registration . French owner guides, how to obtain . Fuel

estimates

calculating fuel economy . capacity . comparisons with EPA fuel economy

filling your vehicle with fuel. filter, specifications . fuel filler door release lever . fuel gauge . improving fuel economy . octane rating . running out of fuel . safety information relating to

automotive fuels . storing your vehicle. treating emergencies

345
294, 348
294
294
115

280
162
249
345
262
267

267
269

292
345

293
287
347
287
129
293
289
292

291
351
291

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Fuel cap

removing. replacing .

Fuel filler door

remote release .

Fuel filter, specifications . Fuel gauge . Fuel pump shut-off switch

engine does not start starting after a collision .

Fuses

checking and replacing . circuit breakers .

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) . Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) Gasoline (see Fuel). Gauges

engine coolant temperature gauge . fuel gauge . odometer . speedometer . tachometer . trip odometer .

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition. driving with a heavy load . location .

Gearshift

automatic operation . downshifting . locking the gearshift. positions . shifting the gears .

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition. driving with a heavy load .

378 Index

287
288

287
347
129

113
113

320
332

287
292
287

130
129
129
129
133
129

241
240
240
240

223
231
105
224, 229
224, 229

241
240
240

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

(continued) location .

Hazard flashers . Headlamps aiming. checking alignment . cleaning . daytime running lights . replacing bulbs . turning on and off

Head restraints . High beams

indicator light operation .

Hood

latch location . lubrication specifications. release lever . working under the hood .

Horn. Hoses, checking . Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . Idle, relearning . Ignition

240

162

333
333
153
152
333
151
177

122
151

282
348
282
280
163
301

267
248, 280

positions of the ignition . removing the key .

Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . Infant seats (see Safety seats) . Instrument cluster . Instrument panel

cleaning . lighting up panel and interior . location of components .

105
107
119
58
117

158
153
135

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Jack

operation . positioning . storage .

Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables . disconnecting cables .

Keys

positions of the ignition . removing from the ignition . stuck in lock position .

251
251
250

243
248

105
107
105, 107

Lamps

checking . daytime running light system . dome lamps . hazard flashers . headlamps . instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps. replacing bulbs .

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . Lights, warning and indicator

air bag . anti-lock brakes (ABS) . charging system. check engine . engine oil pressure . hazard warning light high beam . turn signal indicator.

333
152
154
162
151
153
153
333
159

123
127
121
124
128
162
122
127, 159

Load limits GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

380 Index

240
240
241

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Lubricant specifications . Lug nuts

anti-theft . standard . tightening sequence .

Maintenance schedule and record

(see separate Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)

Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transaxle

backing up (reverse) clutch . shifting gears.

Master cylinder, brakes . Methanol in fuel Mileage, calculating fuel economy . Mirrors

rearview . side view mirrors . side view mirrors (manual)

Moon roof . Motorcraft parts. New vehicle break-in . Octane rating . Odometer

description . trip odometer

Oil filter . Oil (see Engine oil) . Oil viscosity . On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . Order forms, service information .

348

255
251
254

279

229
229
229
317
290
292

184
184
185
174
347

289

129
129
347
294
294
343
275

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Overdrive. Overseas offices . Parking brake operation .

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) . PCV valve, specifications . Power door locks . Power features door locks . mirrors. moon roof . windows . Power steering

dipstick . driving with power steering . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, refill capacity . fluid, specifications .