1998 Ford Escort Owners Manual

Ignition system

2.0L-2V engine 121
110 @ 5000 rpm 125 lb. ft. @ 3750 rpm 87 octane 1-3-4-2
1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch) DIS

2.0L-4V Zetec engine 121
130 @ 5750 rpm 127 lb-ft. @ 4250 rpm

87 octane 1-3-4-2
1.22-1.32 mm (0.048-.052 inch) DIS

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Capacities and specifications

Engine Compression ratio

2.0L-2V engine 9.2:1

2.0L-4V Zetec engine 9.6:1

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

Coupe mm (in) Sedan mm (in) Wagon mm

4 451.0 (175.2)

1 712.0 (67.4)

Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Front (5) Track - Rear 1 435.1 (56.5)

2 499.0 (98.4) 1 435.1 (56.5)

1 328.4 (52.3)

4 432.3 (174.5)

(in) 4 392.0 (172.9)

1 681.0 (66.2)

1 701.0 (67.0)

1 351.0 (53.2)

1 369.1 (53.9)

2 499.0 (98.4) 1 435.1 (56.5)

2 499.0 (98.4) 1 435.1 (56.5)

1 435.1 (56.5)

1 435.1 (56.5)

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• Coupe and Sedan models

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Capacities and specifications

• Coupe model

• Sedan model

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Capacities and specifications

• Wagon model

• Wagon model

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety compliance label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver’s side.

MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.

DATE: XXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX

GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE XX XXXKG/XXXXLB X XXXKG/XXXXLB

TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE

EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX

UTC (cid:209) FOHT-15294A10-GA

Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel.

AIR

BAG

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if so equipped).

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Reporting safety defects

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393
(202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Index

Air bag supplemental restraint system ..........................................58
and child safety seats ..............60
description ................................59
disposal ......................................63
indicator light ...........................62
passenger air bag .....................61
Air cleaner filter .......................148
Air conditioning

manual heating and air conditioning system ............21,24

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

description ................................88
Anti-theft system ........................44
arming the system ....................44
disarming a triggered system ..46
disarming an untriggered system .......................................45
Battery .......................................145
Brake fluid

checking and adding ..............136
Brakes ..........................................87
anti-lock .....................................87
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light .............................88
fluid, checking and adding ....136
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................163
specifications ..........................172
Cargo cover .................................39
Changing a tire .........................113
Child safety seats ........................66
Chime

headlamps on ............................12
Cleaning your vehicle ...............175
built-in child seat ...................179
engine compartment ..............176
fabric ........................................178
instrument panel ....................178
plastic parts ............................177
safety belts ..............................179
tail lamps .................................178

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washing ....................................175
waxing .....................................175
wheels ......................................176

fluid ..........................................137

Clutch

Defrost

rear window ..............................25
Emission control system ..........160
Engine

service points ...................130,131
Engine block heater ...................84
Engine coolant

checking and adding .......138,139
disposal ....................................141
refill capacities ........................141
Engine oil ...........................132,134
changing oil and oil filter .......135
checking and adding .......132,134
Exhaust fumes ............................85
Floor mats ...................................38
Foglamps .....................................28
Fuel

calculating fuel economy .......159
improving fuel economy ........103
octane rating ...........................157
quality ......................................158
running out of fuel .................158
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................155
Fuel gauge ...................................14
Fuel pump shut-off switch ..39,104
Fuses ..............106,107,108,110,112
Gauges, Mechanical ....................13

engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................14
Hazard flashers .........................104
Headlamps ...................................26
daytime running lights .............26
flashing ......................................27
high beam .................................27
Heating ........................................18

High beams

Hood

Ignition

indicator light ...........................10

release lever ............................128

positions of the ignition ...........26

Instrument panel

lighting up panel and interior .......................................17

Jump-starting your vehicle .................................118,120
attaching cables ......................119
disconnecting cables ..............120

key in ignition chime ...............12

Keys

Lamps

dome lamps ........................36,171
fog lamps .................................167
headlamps ...............................165
high-mount brakelamp ...........167
interior lamps ....................36,171
map lamps ..........................36,172
tail lamps .................................169
License plate lamps ..................171
Lights, 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
Lubricant specifications ...........181
Luggage rack .............................103
Mirrors

side view mirrors (power) .......17
Moon roof ....................................35

Index

Odometer .....................................15
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ................................42
Parking brake ..............................89
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....180
Power steering

fluid, checking and adding ....142

Rear window

wiper ..........................................35
Refill capacities for fluids ........180
Relays .................................106,113
Remote entry system .................39
illuminated entry ......................44
locking/unlocking doors ......40,41
replacement/additional transmitters ...............................43
replacing the batteries .............42
Reporting safety defects ..........187
Safety restraints

automatic locking mode (retractor) ............................53,54
extension assembly ..................56
for children ...............................63
for second row bench seats ............................73,74,78,79
lap and shoulder belts .............52
maintenance ..............................57
proper use .................................51
warning light and chime .....11,57

Safety seats for children

attaching with tether straps ....70
automatic locking mode (retractor) .................................67
tether anchorage hardware ..............................70,71
Seats ............................................47
adjusting the seat, manual .......47
folding rear seats ......................50
head restraints ..........................47
Servicing your vehicle ..............123
precautions when servicing ...123

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Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk

using the remote entry system to open .........................41

Turn signal

lever ...........................................27
Vehicle dimensions ...................183
Vehicle headlamp aiming device (VHAD) .........................172
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................186
Vehicle loading ............................97
Ventilating your vehicle .............86
Warning chimes .............................6
Windows

power windows, operating .......37

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid .....137
checking and replacing wiper blades ......................................148
operation ...................................34
Wrecker towing .........................121

Index

Sliding moon roof (see Moonroof) ....................................35
Speed control ..............................28
canceling a set speed ...............32
resuming a set speed ...............33
tap up/tap down ..................30,31
turning off .................................29
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle ........80,81,84
Tachometer

mechanical cluster ...................16
Tilt steering wheel ......................33
Tires ....................................149,152
checking the pressure ............152
replacing ..................................153
rotating ....................................152
snow tires and chains ............154
treadwear ................................150
Trailer towing ............................100
tips ....................................102,122
Transaxle .....................................90
automatic operation ..94,95,96,97
manual operation .......90,91,92,93
Transmission .............................143

fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ......................143,145

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Filling station information

Recommended fuel Fuel tank capacity Engine oil

Tire size and pressure

Hood release

Oil capacity (with filter change)

Coolant capacity

Power steering fluid capacity Automatic transmission capacity Manual transmission capacity

Unleaded fuel only - 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 the left side of the instrument panel Sedan/wagon-3.8L (4.0 quarts) ZX2-4.25L (4.5 quarts) Automatic transaxle-6.0L (6.3 quarts) Manual transaxle-5.0L (5.3 quarts) Fill to line on reservoir 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts)

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