1997 Ford Escort Support Question
1997 Ford Escort Support Question
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Question posted by sweetthing2 on August 15th, 2014
In Gear Stall And Backfiring
While in dribe my engin dont stop but stall likes its going to die but dont then I give it gas and it backfires why
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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
...to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers, and luggage to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be installed only by ...transceivers, garage door openers, and other transmitters with radio transmitters. that may cause the engine to your dealer for automotive use or are equipped with outputs of five watts or...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
...-in your passengers, or others. Do not use only the type of engine oil Ford recommends. Read the following icons appear in this period: •...for brake linings lasts for a full explanation of warnings. The break-in " oils. • avoid sudden stops. During this Owner Guide: indicates a warning. Please read all warnings carefully. indicates that vehicle information related to ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
...is keyed to ON or the brake fluid level is a reminder to the next highest manual transaxle gear for the maximum fuel economy. In addition, with the parking brake off . • If the... before the key is turned to the ON position, neither light or chime will illuminate when the engine is best to shift to fasten your safety belt. Instrumentation
Safety belt The safety warning light/chime is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
... brake system (ABS) Illuminates when the ABS needs service. High beams Illuminates when the headlamp high beams are illuminated. However, if your engine's oil level is off .
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ABS
THEFT Stop the vehicle and check the oil level as soon as possible. The light will also briefly illuminate when the ignition key is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
...key is turned to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.
10 For more information on engine coolant, refer to start the vehicle. Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition... is in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation
Engine coolant Illuminates when there is off. Stop the vehicle and check the engine coolant level as soon as possible. Warning chimes
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 85
... minutes. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in this chapter.
85 When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than a short period of fire or other damage. Exhaust ... garage or other dry ground cover. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in a stopped vehicle for more than when the engine is warm. Never sit in dry grass or other enclosed ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89
... the ignition key to LOCK and wait about two minutes.
89 Turn the key to LOCK and wait a few seconds until the starter stops. 2. Try starting
Starting a cold engine At temperatures -12°C (10°F) and below, do not hold the key in the START position longer than five seconds. Try starting...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 92
Starting
If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (1 in fresh air.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 93
...surfaces such as the brake pads or linings wear down. Do not pump the brakes in a panic stop. Even with ABS, the brakes could overheat them and make them . The brakes will prevent wheel ...brakes. Driving
BRAKES Power-assisted brakes Apply the brake pedal gradually to moderate stops is needed. • Apply the brakes gently several times after driving through standing water or washing ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99
Always come to a complete stop before moving the gearshift into R. If R is not engaged, move the manual transaxle gearshift: • Depress the brake pedal and then the clutch. • Move the gearshift to the selected gear. Shift through the neutral position (in the center) before shifting into R. PUSH ON BAL 1 SIDE 1-2 2 3 4 5 COMP 1 SIDE...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 101
... base vehicle, passengers, optional equipment, and cargo. maximum total weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. combined maximum allowable weight of stalling and to each vehicle and is not a limit or a specification. • GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) - base curb weight plus the payload weight (including passengers...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 105
...to a lower gear while towing up or down steep hills. • anticipate stops and brake gradually. If driving with any weight trailer while towing in first or second gear. Servicing while ... trailer. If driving with a manual transaxle: • select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine speed. • avoid driving excessively in hilly country or on very long, steep grades.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 106
...; driving with the brake pedal depressed • sudden stops • extended engine idling • use of speed control in hilly terrain... • extended use of the air conditioner, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories • underinflated tires • heavy loads • aftermarket add-ons such as it will safely go...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 125
... and remove the key from the battery and all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the ignition. P R N D D L
P R N D D L
125 Turn the engine off 1.
Maintenance and care
• Never get under a vehicle, use safety stands. • Keep all fuel-related parts.
If you must work under a vehicle that ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 131
... the dipstick fully, then remove it clean. If the engine oil is below the ADD arrow, add engine oil as necessary.
If the oil level is beyond the FULL arrow, engine damage or high oil consumption may occur and some oil must be in first gear. 3. Put the dipstick back and ensure that it...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 137
...or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). The use the cloth to the first stop. 3. Maintenance and care
2. When the engine is an optimized formula that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. These additives may void ...the warranty of an improper coolant may harm your engine cooling system. Not all the pressure has been released, use of your vehicle. When ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 155
.... If California reformulated gasoline is not available when you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap. The damage may not be operated on non-California fuels. However, even though your engine will perform adequately on California reformulated gasolines. Maintenance and care
If the fuel cap is venting...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158
... an emission control device or prevent it may melt or deform plastic parts. Changes that cause more than five seconds after shut off or engine misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires • loss of oil pressure Important emission control information By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, or trades vehicles, or who...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 159
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must not be warmed up and at least four idle periods. • At least ten minutes... has just been serviced, the OBD II system is necessary as described below: • At least twenty minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with at operating temperature. To ready the OBD II system for I/M testing, the law specifies that a...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179
...fuel capacity The fuel capacity for gap specifications. Ford part number - 2.0 liter SPI engine F7CX-9601-AA BX-58C FG-862 FL400-A EV-229 AGSF-34-E
179 Capacities ...the hood, for your vehicle is 48.0 L (12.7 gallons). • To avoid overspill from the filler neck, stop fueling at the second automatic shut off. • For more information on fueling your vehicle, refer to Choosing the right...
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