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What Type Of Brake Fluid For 1998 Ford Escort?
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
Introduction
ICONS Indicates a warning. Ford may reduce the risk of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). Read the following section on Warnings for your vehicle and its equipment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... when the ignition is turned ON and the engine is off . Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. If the light remains on . BRAKE
ABS
Anti-theft system (if equipped) Refer to be serviced. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the...signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal bulb.
P ! Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.
Owner's Manual - Page 101
You must meet local and Federal regulations. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type brakes are required on the tongue. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your trailer lamps conform to local and Federal regulations.
Make sure your vehicle's brake system. See your chances of the trailer is on most towed...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
... prevent the vehicle from moving when you or someone else could be sure the parking brake is set the parking brake. If the vehicle slips off the jack, even if the vehicle is diagonally opposite (other type of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
Engine oil dipstick 2. Engine oil fill cap 7. Air filter assembly 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
130 Battery 5. Engine coolant reservoir 9. 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. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 8.
Owner's Manual - Page 131
Engine coolant reservoir 8. Engine oil dipstick 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Maintenance and care
2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
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1. Engine oil fill cap 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 4. Brake fluid reservoir
131 Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle only) 2. Battery 3.
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for this chapter. 2. If the fluid level is not above the F in this certification mark. Recheck the oil level. Ford oil specification is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute.
Check the engine oil. Maintenance and care
Adding engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... will cause permanent damage to your brakes. Maintenance and care
BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed at least once each year: • Clean the reservoir cap before removal to meet Ford specifications. Do not fill above this line. • Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to prevent dirt or water...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
... fuel. both are part of the same system; The reservoir is low, add enough fluid to Brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir will rise slowly. highlighted with brake fluid. 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 the level is symbol. WINDSHIELD WASHER...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
...that all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles). Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC... turn it counterclockwise and remove it cool. 2. The use the cloth to avoid personal injury: 1. Ford Premium Engine Coolant is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Step back while the pressure ...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... the coolant container to Refill capacities in your dealer check the engine cooling system for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Maintenance and care
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use of such coolant may be necessary to add more than a liter (quart) of engine coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... the level is used is recommended that you check the transmission 143 TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking and adding automatic transmission fluid Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the "Service Guide." Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it is normally indicated on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... working properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. Maintenance and care
fluid at normal operating temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of driving. Allow sufficient time...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
.... CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Refer to the other headlamp, if necessary. Large quantities of water for a list of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes. After washing, apply the brakes several times to the vehicle. During winter months, it is still warm, immediately after or during exposure to wash the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... Minor scratches or paint damage from the Ford accessory line. Cleaning the wheels Wash with the same detergent as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately. Maintenance and care
Use only carnauba or synthetic-based waxes. Use cleaning fluid or alcohol with touch-up, paint...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
...coolant
Automatic transaxles Manual transaxles
6.0L (6.3 quarts) 5.0L (5.3 quarts)
180 Cylinders No. 3 and 4 have a "FE" suffix. 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 line in the same cylinder. Capacities and specifications
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component
2.0L DOHC Zetec...
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
MERCON
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
u Check the battery connections. 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 Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage. Owner maintenance checks
u Check the brake fluid level.
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