1998 Ford Escort Support Question
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Question posted by soundsgood5 on May 13th, 2012
Why Is My Key Stuck In The Auxillary Position And Why Does It Go In Gear When Th
car goes into gear when turned off and key stuck in ignition
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Request from soundsgood5 on May 13th, 2012 9:30 AM
the teeth on the key are fine and the key does come out sometimes but the button on the shifter is very loose and won't lock anymore. Could it be the cable that goes from the shifter to the key lock in the steering column?
the teeth on the key are fine and the key does come out sometimes but the button on the shifter is very loose and won't lock anymore. Could it be the cable that goes from the shifter to the key lock in the steering column?
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Answer #1: Posted by aforceweapons on May 13th, 2012 3:55 AM
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is equipped with a computer that your vehicle. BRAKE
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ABS
Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately eight liters (...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...the Service Engine Soon light should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on after the engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems ... cap may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Instrumentation
position to illuminate. The vehicle will usually be corrected by mixed city/highway driving.) No
8 What you should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of fuel. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
Check the oil level and add oil if needed. This lamp will also illuminate when the ignition is turned to fasten your safety belts. 11 Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and the liftgate is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service. CHECK COOLANT
Safety belt warning chime...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on , the ignition is off (and the key is not in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened .
12 Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the SRS warning chime, refer ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
.... Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. This gauge indicates the temperature of reserve fuel in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When...or hot. Instrumentation
Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in motion. Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of fuel that can be added will...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... VIEW MIRRORS To adjust your mirrors: 1. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in ACC or ON to adjust the power side view mirrors. 17
Select L to adjust the left to brighten. • Rotate right to dim. MIRRORS L R
2. The ignition key must be in place. Move the control in the direction you...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
This will interfere with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will help to not ... airflow and possibly damage your ability to clear ice or fog from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the airflow to the back seats. •...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... from the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in any position other than A/C but not as economical. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the instrument panel registers. Airflow will not operate.
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...instrument panel registers. If the temperature is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled ...outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on the headlamps.
ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Key position when driving. 4. On vehicles with a reduced output. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to lock. 2. Controls and features
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. LOCK, locks the steering wheel...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
...: • lock the driver's door and liftgate (wagons) • unlock the driver's door only without a key. • arm and disarm the anti-theft system. (For more information on wagons, this control to unlock the... you to Anti-theft system in the OFF position. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in this chapter.) • open the trunk or unlock liftgate (wagons).
Owner's Manual - Page 43
...to ON eight times in the ignition and switch from OFF to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. To reprogram the transmitters, place the key in rapid succession (within 10 ... With each button press of programming. 43 When completed, switch the ignition to four). Controls and features
1. Place the positive (+) side of the transmitter. The door locks should cycle (lock/...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
The dome lamp must be set to the DOOR position in the ignition and turned to ON or until LOCK is pressed. Identifying an armed system While the system...44 After 30 seconds, THEFT will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Arming the anti-theft system Turn the ignition to OFF and press the lock control on the remote entry transmitter. The lamps will illuminate for approximately 20...
Owner's Manual - Page 93
... from shifting
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3 4
5 R
93 Driving
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Turn engine off and remove the key.
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ART ST III
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Do not park your vehicle is a special lockout feature which prevents you shift into R (Reverse). Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Put the gearshift into the neutral position and wait at a complete...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... Driving
(Overdrive) The overdrive position is the normal driving position for certain terrains.
It also gives more engine braking than overdrive to a fourth gear-an overdrive gear-when your vehicle requires additional ...Drive) D (Drive) eliminates the needless shifting between third and fourth gears while you travel at a constant speed for climbing hills, shift into D (Drive)....
Owner's Manual - Page 97
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L (Low) Use L (Low) when added engine braking is securely latched in Park (P). Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. Turn off the ignition whenever you do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.
P R N D D L
The automatic...
Owner's Manual - Page 104
... few seconds and return the key to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. Pause for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is a device intended to turn the flashers off switch is ...only in an emergency to the OFF position. 5. The shut-off . Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. • Slide the hazard...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
..., space-saver or temporary use on . When the wipers reach the vertical position, turn the wipers on passenger cars. Turn the blade at an angle from the windshield and lock into place until a... into the tire's sidewall. Maintenance and care
make replacing the wipers easy, turn the ignition to ACC, then turn the ignition to LOCK. To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
...Ignition 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 Keys key in ignition... ...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 (...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
... purchasing a Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP). If you need to arrange assistance for quick reference. Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in your new car or light truck by Ford Motor Company. Roadside assistance will reimburse a reasonable amount.
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