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1996 Standard Ford Escort Where Is The Transmission Fluid Located Pucture
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Owner's Manual - Page 140
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Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.0L SOHC I4 engine
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Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle) Battery Air filter assembly Engine oil filler cap Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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Owner's Manual - Page 141
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Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle) Battery Air filter assembly Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir
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2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
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Owner's Manual - Page 154
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... properly, i.e., if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of the normal area between the MIN and MAX lines. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your vehicle has been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
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... in this chapter for the location of the dipstick. 6. An 20 C 65 C overfill condition of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for normal operating temperature. Maintenance and care
1. Park the vehicle on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of transmission fluid may result in the designated...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
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An overfill condition of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage. Use of transmission fluid may cause internal transaxle component damage. Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. The type of fluid used is used. If necessary, add fluid in the Capacities and specifications chapter.
Owner's Manual - Page 190
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Capacities and specifications
REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) or Motorcraft ... (2.32 quarts)
Engine oil (includes filter change) Fuel tank capacity Power steering fluid Transmission fluid
Windshield washer fluid
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Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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Owner's Manual - Page 210
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... 190 specifications ...191-192 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...44 Defrost rear window ...43 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ...154 engine oil ...142 Doors lubricant specifications ...191 Driving under special conditions through water ...113 ... control) ...46 Customer Assistance ...114 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...203 Ford Extended Service Plan ...196 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
Owner's Manual - Page 214
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Index
Towing ...111 trailer towing ...111 wrecker ...134 Transaxle automatic operation ...101 fluid, refill capacities ...190 lubricant specifications ...192 Transmission fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ...154 fluid, checking and adding (manual) ...156 lubricant specifications ...191 Trip odometer ...16 Trunk ...56 remote release ...18, 59 Turn signal ...11, 46 V Vehicle dimensions ...193 ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 6
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... you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in dusty conditions • Off-road operation Exceptions In addition, there are : • Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles - These exceptions are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule for specific vehicles or special applications on page 33. change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Normal vehicle...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 11
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...,000 miles
Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 13
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...equipped with AX4S, 4F50N, 4R70W,4R100, 4F27E. Consult your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Normal Schedule
Normal Schedule
30,000 miles
Cars...Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (Villager and Escort) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 15
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...,000 miles
Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 18
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...be recorded.
18 Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, if equipped) Change manual transmission fluid (Lincoln LS only) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans...cabin air filter, if equipped Replace accessory drive belt(s) (Villager and Escort) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. We, however, ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 20
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...,000 miles
Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 22
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... filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Inspect accessory drive belt(s) (Villager and Escort) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S, 4F50N, 4R70W,4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Normal Schedule
Normal Schedule
Additional services for: Diesel Check...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 25
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...,000 miles
Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 27
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... PCV valve on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all 2.0L, 4 cylinder engines (Escort, Cougar, Focus, and ZX2) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, if equipped) Change manual transmission fluid (Lincoln LS only)
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If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 28
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Normal Schedule
Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Replace camshaft belt on 4 cylinder engine (2.0L Escape) Inspect ...
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...,000 miles
Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
29 Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required
130,000 miles
Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks...
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...As required Change engine oil and replace oil filter Change automatic transmission fluid Change transfer case fluid Change manual transmission fluid Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Extensive idling and/or low-speed ... case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter
35 Special Operating Conditions
Special Operating Conditions
Items Needing Special Attention
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