1998 FORD ESCORT fuel

HAZARD FLASHER
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The
hazard flashers can be operated
when the ignition is off.
²Slide the hazard flasher control
to the right to activate the
hazard flashers simultaneously.
²Slide the control to the left to
turn the flashers off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have
been activated. The shut-off switch
is a device intended to stop the
electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset
the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the
switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
ON position. Pause for a few
seconds and return the key to the
OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks
in the fuel system.
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If your vehicle is a coupe, the fuel
pump shut-off switch is located on
the right side of the trunk behind
the trunk liner.
If your vehicle is a sedan or wagon,
the fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the driver's foot well,
behind the kick panel.
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Coupe
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
DRL 10A Daytime Running Lamps
HAZARD 15A Hazard Flasher
ROOM 10A Engine Controls, RAP System,
Radio, Shift Lock, Courtesy
Lamps, Starting System, Warning
Chime, Instrument Cluster
ENGINE 15A Electronic Automatic Transaxle,
Ignition System, Constant Control
Relay Module (PCM Relay)
RADIO 5A Power Mirrors, Radio, RAP
System
DOOR LOCK 30A Power Door Locks
HORN 15A Horn, Shift Lock
AIR COND 15A A/C-Heater, ABS
(DRL) (DOOR LK)
STOP
HAZARD HORN
TAIL
ROOM(AIR COND) (SUN ROOF)
ENGINE METER(ASC)
RADIO
WIPER
–P. Window (C.B.)
(FOG) CIGAR
(AUDIO)
AIR BAGFUEL INJ
HEATER
–
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
METER 10A Backup Lamps, Engine Coolant
Level Switch, Instrument Cluster,
Rear Window Defrost, Shift Lock,
Warning Chime, Turn Signal
Switch
WIPER 20A Wiper/Washer, Blower Motor Relay
STOP 20A Stop Lamps, Brake Pressure
Switch
TAIL 15A Exterior Lamps, Instrument
Illumination
SUN ROOF 15A Power Moonroof
ASC 10A Speed Control
P. WINDOW 30A CB Power Windows
CIGAR 20A Cigar Lighter
AIR BAG 10A Air Bags
FOG 10A Fog Lamps, Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
AUDIO 15A Premium Sound Amplifier, CD
Changer
FUEL INJ. 10A H02S, Evaporative Emission
Purge Flow Sensor
BLOWER 30A CB Blower Motor Relay
Sedan/Wagon
The fuses are coded as follows:
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
R.WIPER 10A Daytime Running Lamps, Liftgate
Wiper/Washer
HAZARD 15A Hazard Lamps
ROOM 10A Engine Controls, Remote
Anti-Theft Pesonality (RAP)
Module, Radio, Shift Lock,
Courtesy Lamps, Starting System,
Warning Chime
ENGINE 15A Air Bag, Engine Controls, TR
Sensor
MIRROR 5A Power Mirrors, Radio, Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE)
DOOR LOCK 30A Power Door Locks
HORN 15A Horn
AIR COND 15A A/C-Heater, ABS
R. WIPER (DOOR LK)
STOP
HAZARD HORN
TAIL
ROOM(AIR COND)
–
ENGINE METER(ASC)
MIRROR
WIPER
–P. Window (C.B.)
(FOG) CIGAR
(AUDIO)
AIR BAGFUEL INJ
HEATER
–
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
METER 10A Backup Lamps, Engine Controls,
Instrument Cluster, Rear Window
Defrost, Shift Lock, Warning
Chime, Turn Signal Switch
WIPER 20A Wiper/Washer, Blower Relay
STOP 15A Stop Lamps
TAIL 15A Exterior Lamps, Instrument
Illumination
ASC 10A Speed Control
CIGAR 20A Cigar Lighter
AIR BAG 10A Joint Connector, Air Bag
Diagnostic Monitor
FOG 10A Fog Lamps, Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
AUDIO 15A Radio
FUEL
INJECTOR10A H02S, Evaporative Emission
Purge Flow Sensor
P. WINDOW 30A CB Power Windows
BLOWER 30A CB A/C-Heater
Coupe
The high-current fuses are coded
as follows.
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Fuse/Fuse Link
Cartridge
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
FUEL INJ. 30A* Air Bags, Constant Control Relay
Module (PCM Relay), Generator
DEFOG 30A* Rear Window Defrost
MAIN 100A* Overall Circuit Protection
BTN 40A* Hazard, Stop, Door Lock, Tail,
Room and Horn Fuses of the I/P
Fuse Panel
ABS 60A* ABS Main Relay
COOLING FAN 40A* Constant Control Relay Module
(Cooling Fan)
OBD-II 10A* Data Link Connector (DLC),
Instrument Cluster
FUEL PUMP 20A** Constant Control Relay Module
(Fuel Pump)
HEAD RH 10A** Headlamps
HEAD LH 10A** Headlamps
* Fuse Link Cartridge **Fuse
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY
FUEL INJ
30A
DEFOG
30A
MAIN
100A
COOLING FAN
40A (ABS)
60A BTN
40A
HEADLAMP
RELAY
FUEL PUMP 20AOBD-II 10A
HEAD RH 10A HEAD LH 10A
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Sedan/Wagon
The high-current fuses are coded
as follows.
Fuse/Fuse Link
Cartridge
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
FUEL INJ. 30A* Air Bags, Engine Controls,
Generator
DEFOG 30A* Rear Window Defrost
USE THE DESIGNATED FUSES ONLY
FUEL INJ
30A
DEFOG
30A
MAIN
100A
COOLING FAN
40A (ABS)
60A BTN
40A
HEADLAMP
RELAY
FUEL PUMP 30AOBD-II 10A
HEAD RH 10A HEAD LH 10A
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