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How To Add Power Steering Fluid To A 1998 Ford Escort
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Owner's Manual - Page 60
...use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all information on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of a collision. Children should always wear ...their safety belts. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Failure to follow this guide. Seating and safety restraints
Do not place...
Owner's Manual - Page 113
Instead, gradually decrease your speed.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Charging System,...**
FUEL PUMP 30A** HEAD RH 10A** HEAD LH 10A** * Fuse Link Cartridge ** Fuse Relays Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
Brake fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
130 Air filter assembly 6. Engine oil fill cap 7. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Battery 5. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 4. Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC engine
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Owner's Manual - Page 131
Engine oil dipstick 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 4. Engine oil fill cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir
131 Battery 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Maintenance and care
2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
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1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 2. Engine coolant reservoir 8.
Owner's Manual - Page 134
...oil recommendations Look for gasoline engines by your warranty.
134 Ford oil specification is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute. Add engine oil through the oil filler cap. Recheck the oil... level. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to engine damage which is WSS-M2C153-G. If the fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
This may cause the brakes to meet Ford specifications. Do not fill above this line. • Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to fail.
136 Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. MAX
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If you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Brake fluid is not DOT 3, you use...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
... are part of the same system; The reservoir is low, add enough fluid to Brake fluid in this chapter.
For more information on brake fluid maintenance, refer to fill the reservoir. Maintenance and care
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) The clutch master cylinder and brake master cylinder are refillable through the brake master cylinder with a If...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
.../50 mixture of coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of engine coolant and water to the engine coolant recovery reservoir-DO NOT ADD DIRECTLY TO THE RADIATOR. Adding engine coolant Do not put engine coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... and care
If you are sure that all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). These additives may ... engine is an optimized formula that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Before you remove the cap, turn cap counterclockwise to the first stop. 3. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... the coolant container to add more than -36°C [-34°F]), it may harm engine and cooling system components. Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A, and use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle's cooling...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in which you drive during winter months. CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid at the temperature level in non-extreme climates. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
...steering wheel left and right several times. 3. It should be between the MIN and MAX lines. If the fluid is low, add fluid in the "Service Guide." Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used is in the Capacities and specifications chapter. TRANSMISSION FLUID... MAX lines. Maintenance and care
center of fluid used . Do not add fluid if the level is normally indicated on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... occurs, excess fluid should have the fluid checked occasionally. ...Maintenance and care
6. If the original equipment battery needs replacing, it may be between the notches on the dipstick. 7. If necessary, add fluid in high temperature climates, check your battery electrolyte level, at least every 24 months or 40,000 km (24,000 miles). However, you can add...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with a clean cloth to clean the engine. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to remove. Remove any tar spots. Use a.... Cleaning the wheels Wash with touch-up, paint repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory line. Maintenance and care
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Observe the application instructions on...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
... oil (includes filter change) Fuel tank capacity Power steering fluid Transmission fluid Ford Part Application Name Motorcraft 5W30 ZX2 Super Premium Motor Oil Sedan/wagon N/A Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate All All ...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... N/A MERCON MERCON WSS-M2C153-G and API Certification Mark ESP-M1C207-A ESE-M97B44-A
Constant velocity joints Engine coolant
Power steering reservoir ENGINE DATA
CV Joint Grease E43Z-19590-A (High Temp.) Ford Premium E2FZ-19549-AA Cooling System Fluid Motorcraft XT-2-QDX MERCON ATF
MERCON
Engine Cubic inches Horsepower Torque Required fuel grade Firing order Spark...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
... roof ...35 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
... 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... 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 ......
Owner's Manual - Page 191
... 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 ...)
Tire size and pressure Hood release Oil capacity (with filter change) Coolant capacity
Power steering fluid capacity Automatic transmission capacity Manual transmission capacity
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
... under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after a long drive. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. Check the power steering fluid level. and check coolant strength
26 Owner maintenance checks
u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts. AT LEAST MONTHLY: u Check the tire pressure - ...
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