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Prop rod, hood . Radio (see Electronic sound systems) Rear axle

Rear window .

washer reservoir

lubricant specification .

Refill capacities for fluids Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

Roadside assistance . Roadside emergencies . Rotating the tires .

adult. child . head . infant

226
269

235
347
347
170

170
184
174
172

319
232
319
345
348
282

197

349
172
301
345

. 58
177
. 58
259
243
307

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Safe driving tips Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety Compliance Certification Label . Safety information relating to

automotive fuels .

Safety restraints

(retractor) .

automatic locking mode

cleaning the safety belts . extension assembly . for adults . for children . for infants . head. lap and shoulder belts maintenance . proper use . replacement untwisting or unjamming the

237
240

291

25, 30, 34
50
49
58
59
177
49
49

safety belt .

Safety seats for children

(retractor) .

and air bags . automatic locking mode

in center rear seat in front seat . in front seat (Canadian 2-door vehicles). in rear outboard seat .

Seat belts (see Safety restraints). Seats .

child safety seats . cleaning upholstery . head restraints .

Serial number (VIN). Service concerns Servicing your vehicle

precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

41

52

25
86
68
63
80
177
60
183
177
267
260

280
257

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Shift positions (see Gearshift) . Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)

Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) . Snow tires and chains . Spare tire

Side mirrors adjusting .

changing the tire . conventional spare . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . storing the flat tire . temporary spare . Spark plugs, specifications . Special driving conditions . Specification chart, lubricants . Speedometer Starting your vehicle

preparing to start your vehicle . starting a cold engine . starting after a collision . starting a warm engine . starting your vehicle if the battery

is disabled . Steering, power . Steering wheel

horn . locking . speed controls

Storing your vehicle . Sunroof (moon roof) . Supplemental air bag readiness light Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

224, 229

185
185
174
311

249
250
250
250
250
249
347
237
348
129

108
110
113
110

243
232

163
105
164
350
174
123
. 50

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Tachometer . Tail lamps

bulb replacement . cleaning .

Temperature control

(see Climate control)

Tires

changing . checking the pressure . cleaning . inspection and maintenance . replacing. rotating . snow tires and chains . spare tire . storing your vehicle. tire grades . treadwear . wear bands wheel and tire matching.

Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) Towing your vehicle

using wheel dollies . with a tow truck .

Trailer towing

Transaxle

calculating maximum trailer weight

(automatic)

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding fluid, refill capacities . lubricant specifications Transaxle control switch . Trip odometer Tune-up specifications (VECI) Turn signal

indicator lights . lever

133

333
153

137

249
306
312
306
308
307
311
250
352
308
308, 310
308
309
241

257
257

241

223

315
345
349
226
129
342

127, 159
159

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Used engine oil, disposal . VECI (Vehicle Emission Control

280, 300, 317

Information) decal.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle loading

calculating the load . understanding loading information .

Vehicle storage . Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)

Viscosity (see Engine oil) . Warm engine, starting . Warning lights (see Lights) . Warranties basic . Canada. radio.

Warranty Information Booklet Washer fluid

rear window reservoir . reservoir . windshield .

Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) . Wheel and tire matching . Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . Wheel dollies (see Towing) .

342
267

241
240
350

137
294

110
117, 135

222

302
301
301
240
309
349
257

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Wheels

anti-theft lugnuts . cleaning . covers . inspection and maintenance . lug nuts . replacement

Windows

manual windows, operating . power windows, operating .

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid . checking and replacing wiper blades . liftgate reservoir . reservoir . specifications . Wrecker towing.

255
312
251
306
251
309

172
173

301
302
302
301
301, 349
257

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Table of Contents

Introductory Information ............................... 1
Safety Restraints .............................................. 9
Starting Your Escort .................................... 105
Warning Lights and Gauges ..................... 117
Instrument Panel Controls ........................ 135
Steering Column Controls ........................ 159
Features .......................................................... 169
Electronic Sound Systems ......................... 197
Driving Your Escort .................................... 223
Roadside Emergencies ................................ 243
Customer Assistance ................................... 259
Reporting Safety Defects ...................... 266
Accessories .................................................... 271
Servicing Your Escort ................................. 279
Quick Index .................................................. 353
Index ................................................................ 371
Service Station Information ...................... 388

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Introductory Information

Ford’s Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are judged. Our Guiding Principles q Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our products and services must be our number one priority.

q You are the focus of everything we do. Our

work must be done with you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition.

q Continuous improvement is essential to our

success. We must strive for excellence in everything we do: in our products — in their safety and value — and in our services, our human relations, our competitiveness, and our profitability.

q Employee involvement is our way of life. We are a team. We must treat one another with trust and respect.

q Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We

must maintain mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our other business associates.

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Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct worldwide must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands respect for its integrity and for its positive contributions to society.

Things to Know About Using This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options available to you. If you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to your dealer.

This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation. Finding Information in This Guide

After you have read this guide once, you will probably return to it when you have a specific question or need additional information. To help you find specific information quickly, you can use the Quick Index, Table of Contents, or the Index.

The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found.

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Your vehicle may not look exactly like the vehicles shown in the Quick Index illustrations. Some features and components shown in the illustrations may not apply to your particular vehicle. Your vehicle may also have equipment that is not illustrated or mentioned in the Quick Index. If you do not know which illustrated features and components apply to your vehicle, talk to your dealer.

This guide has a table of contents at the beginning of the book to show chapter titles.

To use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. We have designed the Index so that you can find information under a technical term. Canadian Owners — French Version

French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. Your Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet The Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet lists the services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good condition. A record log is also provided to help you keep track of all services performed.

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About the Warranties Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties: Basic Vehicle Warranty, Extended Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties.