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How Much Steering Fluid Do A 97 Ford Escort Need
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Owner's Manual - Page 10
... is turned ON and the engine is engaged. P !
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 needs to be serviced. Refer to Anti-theft system in the Maintenance and care chapter. BRAKE
ABS
Anti...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the Maintenance and care section. Refer to be replaced. Ford recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the event of a collision. Safety belt assemblies not in...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... kill or injure a child in a child seat. Failure to follow this guide. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. If you must 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 come into contact with a deploying air...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
... in your vehicle. To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of the vehicle may wish to discuss the special needs 65 Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in front of the child's face or neck, or...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... depicts the advantage of your vehicle should be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on ... there is also illuminated.
ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the steering wheel, the vehicle most likely needs service. The ABS will 88 The ABS operates by detecting the onset of...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
...use the gearshift in this gear. VEHICLE LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: 97 Driving
L (Low) Use L (Low) when added engine braking is securely latched in Park (P).
If ...D L
The automatic transaxle will shift into the proper gear to ascend any grade without any need to shift to (overdrive) at any time. Always set the parking brake fully and make ...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
It is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of ... have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you have. Roadside emergencies
WRECKER TOWING
If you need to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
Owner's Manual - Page 130
Engine coolant reservoir 9. Battery 5. Engine oil fill cap 7. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 4. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine oil dipstick 2. Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC engine
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
130 Brake fluid reservoir 3.
Owner's Manual - Page 131
Engine oil fill cap 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Battery 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Engine oil dipstick 6. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 2. Brake fluid reservoir
131 Engine coolant reservoir 8. Maintenance and care
2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
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Owner's Manual - Page 134
Recheck the oil level. Ford oil specification is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the preferred viscosity. Do not use a funnel to Checking the engine oil in FULL mark on the dipstick. If the fluid level is WSS-M2C153-G. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to pour...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... the brakes to meet Ford specifications.
Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. Do not fill above this line. • Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to fail.
136 Maintenance and care
BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed at least once each...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
...Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). The use the...or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in your vehicle. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise to avoid personal ...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
... it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge will not freeze at least twice a year. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON ATF power steering fluid. • Coupe
• Sedan/Wagon
1. Leave a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in which...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... 3 and 4 have a "FE" suffix. If a spark plug needs to the Engine Data chart for spark plug gap specifications. *** If ... Manual transaxles
6.0L (6.3 quarts) 5.0L (5.3 quarts)
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 Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for ...
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
... 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
... ...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
...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 ... 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 Trip odometer ...15 ...
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
...pressure in the coolant recovery reservoir. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the power steering fluid level. u Check coolant level in the spare tire. u Check windshield washer spray and ... after use is normal. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. Owner maintenance checks
u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after a long drive....
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