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Ford 1998 Escort User Manual

Ford 1998 Escort
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Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 3
Controls and features 17
Seating and safety restraints 47
Starting and driving
Starting 80
Driving 87
Roadside emergencies 104
Servicing
Maintenance and care 123
Capacities and specifications 180
Reporting safety defects 187
Index 188
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Table of Contents

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Ford 1998 Escort Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFord
Model1998 Escort
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instrumentation

Warning Lights and Chimes

Dashboard warning lights and audible chimes indicating vehicle status and potential issues.

Gauges

Explanation of vehicle gauges like fuel, temperature, speed, and tachometer.

Controls and features

Climate Control System

Operation of the vehicle's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Positions of the Ignition

Description of key positions: LOCK, ACCESSORY, ON, and START, and their functions.

Speed Control (If Equipped)

Instructions for activating, setting, and using the vehicle's cruise control system.

Seating and safety restraints

Safety Restraints

General guidelines and precautions for using vehicle safety restraints.

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Information on the vehicle's airbag system, its function, and critical safety precautions.

Safety Seats for Children

Detailed instructions for correctly installing and using child safety seats in the vehicle.

Starting

Starting the Engine

Procedure for starting the vehicle's engine, including initial checks and troubleshooting.

Driving

Brakes

Information on brake system operation, including normal noise, ABS, and warning lamps.

Transaxle Operation

Details on operating manual and automatic transaxle systems, including shift speeds.

Trailer Towing

Guidelines, precautions, and equipment recommendations for towing trailers with the vehicle.

Roadside emergencies

Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch

Procedure for locating and resetting the fuel pump shut-off switch, especially after a collision.

Fuses and Relays

Information on identifying, locating, and replacing vehicle fuses and relays.

Jump Starting Your Vehicle

Step-by-step instructions for safely jump-starting a vehicle with a discharged battery.

Maintenance and care

Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle

Essential safety precautions to follow before and during vehicle inspection or servicing.

Engine Oil

Instructions for checking, adding, and maintaining the correct engine oil level.

Brake Fluid

How to check and add brake fluid, including type specifications and safety warnings.

Servicing Your Tires

Instructions for checking tire pressure, rotation, and proper tire replacement.

What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels

Safety precautions and guidelines for handling automotive fuels, including storage and use.

Exterior Bulbs

Guide for checking the operation of various exterior vehicle lights like headlamps and signals.

Aiming the Headlamps

Instructions for adjusting the vertical and horizontal aim of vehicle headlamps for optimal visibility.

Capacities and specifications

Motorcraft Part Numbers

Lists of Motorcraft part numbers for key vehicle components and fluids.

Refill Capacities

Details the required fluid refill capacities for various vehicle systems.

Engine Data

Provides key engine specifications such as horsepower, torque, and firing order.

Vehicle Dimensions

Lists the overall physical dimensions of the vehicle in millimeters and inches.

Reporting safety defects (U.S. ONLY)

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