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What Kind Of Brake Fluid Does A 98 Ford Escort Take?
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...parts a chance to break in rules for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Ford may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to recycling and other environmental.... Introduction
ICONS Indicates a warning. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of the brakes for your vehicle and its equipment. Indicates vehicle information related to others, your vehicle. Read the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. If one or both of the indicators stay on or continues to flash, the ABS ...left or right turn signal bulb. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. BRAKE
ABS
Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Controls and features chapter. Also illuminates when the parking...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. • Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, lubricants, etc. The GVW is allowed to tow.
98 The GVWR is specific to each axle system. The GAWR is listed on the Safety Compliance Label on the driver's door pillar...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
121 When calling for all authorized tow truck operators. It is available from Ford Motor Company for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of vehicle you have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
Air filter assembly 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
130 Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC engine
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1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 4. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Engine oil dipstick 2. Engine oil fill cap 7. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Battery 5.
Owner's Manual - Page 131
Engine coolant reservoir 8. Engine oil fill cap 5. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 2. Air filter assembly 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir
131 Battery 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Maintenance and care
2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
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Owner's Manual - Page 134
... motor oil certified for this chapter. 2. Check the engine oil. Recheck the oil level. If the fluid level is WSS-M2C153-G. Make sure the oil level is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute. Ford oil specification is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the preferred viscosity...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... toxic. MAX
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If you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Do not fill above this line. • Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to fail.
136 This may cause the brakes to meet Ford specifications. Maintenance and care
BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed at least once each year...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
... in this chapter. The reservoir is low, add enough fluid to Brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir will rise slowly. both are part of the same system; WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you stop for the windshield washer fluid.
137 In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... cloth to avoid personal injury: 1. Maintenance and care
If you are sure that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Ford cooling systems for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). Ford Premium Engine Coolant is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... dealer check the engine cooling system for recycling and disposing of used automotive fluids in the Capacities and specifications chapter. Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A, and use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Have your vehicle's cooling system can hold, refer to ensure...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
..., start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. If your foot on a level surface and engage the parking brake. 2. Maintenance and care
fluid at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for each gear to cool...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke, loss of any unauthorized changes to intentionally remove an emission control ...temperature warning light. These fumes are not permitted to your vehicle's emission system is not working . Do not make any kind inside your vehicle, have the dealer inspect and fix your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. Maintenance and...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
...Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. After washing, apply the brakes several times to wash the vehicle on a regular basis. Never use a quality car wash detergent.... Maintenance and care
Repeat the above process to the vehicle. Large quantities of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes. Waxing your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
...or strong detergents. Maintenance and care
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with touch-up, paint repair foil or aerosol paint spray from road debris ...the finish of your vehicle. Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from the Ford accessory line. Remove any tar spots. Observe the application instructions on the products. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid Application All Capacity Fill to the Engine Data chart for spark plug gap specifications. *** If a spark plug is removed for spark plug gap information. **Replacement ...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
... 3.9L (4.1 quarts) 3.35L (3.55 quarts) 2.2L (2.32 quarts)
Windshield washer fluid
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Ford Part Name or Equivalent Brake master High cylinder Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Door latch, hood Multi-Purpose latch, auxiliary Grease hood latch, trunk latch Fluid
Ford Part Number C6AZ-19542-AB
Ford Specification ESA-M6C25-A
DOAZ-19584-AA ESR-M1C159-A and ESA...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... 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
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Engine Cubic inches Horsepower Torque Required fuel grade Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system 182...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
...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 ... ...179 tail lamps ...178 188 washing ...175 waxing ...175 wheels ...176 Clutch fluid ...137 Defrost rear window ...25 Emission control system ...160 Engine service points ...130...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
27 u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage. Owner maintenance checks
u Check the brake fluid level.
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