Ford 2000 Escort User Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 6
Controls and features 16
Seating and safety restraints 60
Starting and driving
Starting 84
Driving 89
Roadside emergencies 105
Servicing
Maintenance and care 125
Capacities and specifications 175
Customer assistance 182
Reporting safety defects 193
Index 194
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Ford 2000 Escort Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	2000 Escort
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Instrumentation

Service Engine Soon

Indicates a malfunction in the engine's emission control system.

Air Bag Readiness

Momentarily illuminates when ignition is turned ON; indicates system status.

Brake System Warning

Controls and Features

Seating and Safety Restraints

Children and Air Bags

Warns about risks of air bags with children in child seats.

Driving

Brakes

Information on service brakes and anti-lock brake system (ABS) operation.

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Manual Transaxle Operation

Maintenance and Care

Engine Oil

Instructions for checking and adding engine oil levels.

Brake Fluid

Guide for checking and adding brake fluid, including safety warnings.

Battery

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)