1996 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

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To remove and replace a fuse, use the fuse
puller tool provided.
[SV33900(ALL)09/95]
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RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
[SV34000(ALL)08/95]
To find a fuse's amperage rating, check the
number on the fuse or check the color.
[SV34025(ALL)09/95]
Color coding for fuses
[SV34050(ALL)08/95]
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332 [SV34100(ALL)09/95]Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
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[SV34300(ALL)03/95]
Circuit Breakers
[SV34425(ALL)08/95]
Circuit breakers open when a circuit overload
exceeds their rated current (amperage). The
manual reset-type used for the blower motor can
be reset by pushing the red button located on
top of the circuit breaker. If the overload which
caused the circuit breaker to open is still present
in the circuit, then the circuit breaker will open
again and the red button will pop out. The
overload must be removed from the circuit
before proceeding.
[SV34500(ALL)02/93]
The non-cycling type used for power seats,
power windows, and power door locks will stay
open once tripped until the overload is removed.
[SV34550(ALL)02/93]
The circuit breaker chart
[SV34560(ALL)08/95]
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[SV34570(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV37600(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[SV37700(ALL)01/95]
q
headlamps
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[SV37750(ALL)02/95]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[SV37800(ALL)01/95]
q
tail lamps
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[SV37900(ALL)01/95]
q
brakelamps
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[SV38000(ALL)01/95]
q
hazard flasher
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[SV38100(ALL)01/95]
q
turn signals
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[SV38200(ALL)01/95]
q
side markers
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[SV38300(ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
[SV38325(E )08/95]
q
fog lamps (if equipped)
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[SV38400(ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[SV38500(ALL)01/95]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[SV38600(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[SV38700(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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[SV38900(ALL)01/95]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[SV39000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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[SV39100(ALL)01/95]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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[SV39300(ALL)03/95]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV39400(ALL)05/95]
1. Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the
OFF position.
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2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
headlamp socket.
[SV39550(ALL)09/89]
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Location of the headlamp bulb
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3. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb by pulling the connector.
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4. Remove the bulb retaining ring by rotating it
counterclockwise (when viewed from the
rear) about an eighth of a turn to free it
from the bulb socket, and by sliding the ring
off the plastic base. Keep the ring. It is to be
used again to retain the new bulb.
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[SV40300(ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
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[SV40400(ALL)02/95]
1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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[SV40500(ALL)08/95]
2. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic
base until it contacts the rear of the socket.
Lock the ring into the socket by rotating it
clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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[SV40600(ALL)02/95]
3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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[SV40625(ALL)09/89]
4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed bulbs,
you should not need to align it again.
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High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
[SV40655(ALL)08/95]
Removing the brakelamp bulb
[SV40660(E )06/94]
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Location of the high-mount brakelamp (GT hatchback
brakelamp is on spoiler)
[SV40665(ALL)09/89]
1. Push in the center of each of the three
mounting clips and pry each clip out.
[SV40670(ALL)02/94]
2. Remove the high-mount brakelamp cover.
[SV40675(ALL)09/89]
3. Remove the socket that contains the
burned-out bulb and replace the bulb.
[SV40680(ALL)03/95]
Installing the brakelamp bulb
[SV40685(ALL)09/89]
1. Push the bulb socket into the lamp assembly.
[SV40690(ALL)09/89]
2. Secure the cover with the mounting clips.
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Replacing the brakelamp on a luggage
compartment with spoiler
[SV40710(ALL)08/93]
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Location of the high-mount brakelamp on spoiler
[SV40725(ALL)03/91]
1. Remove the two retaining screws and the
lens.
[SV40750(ALL)03/91]
2. Detach the socket from the housing and
remove the bulb.
[SV40775(ALL)03/91]
3. Replace the bulb and ease the socket back
into the housing.
[SV40800(ALL)03/91]
4. Replace the lens and secure with the
retaining screws.
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