2001 FORD ESCORT heating

1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated areas for normal operating temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the outside temperatures are
above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperatures 66ÉC-77ÉC (150ÉF-170ÉF) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km
(20 miles) of driving.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (66ÉC-77ÉC
[150ÉF-170ÉF]).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transaxle failure. An
overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
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safety belts ..............................188
washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
windows ..................................188
wiper blades ............................186
woodtone trim ........................188
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clock ......................................25, 33
Clutch
fluid ..........................................146
operation while driving ..........106
recommended shift speeds ....108
Coolant
checking and adding ..............148
refill capacities ................152, 190
specifications ..................191±192
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................46
Customer Assistance ................114
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................203
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................196
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................202
Getting roadside assistance ...114
Getting the service you
need .........................................196
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................206
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................199
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................202D
Daytime running lamps (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
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................129
Emission control system ..........174
Engine ................................192±193
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................186
coolant .....................................148
idle speed control ...................157
lubrication
specifications ..................191±192
refill capacities ........................190
service points ..................140±141
starting after a collision .........115
Engine block heater ...................96
Engine oil ..................................142
checking and adding ..............142
dipstick ....................................142
filter, specifications ........144, 189
recommendations ...................144
refill capacities ........................190
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specifications ..................191±192
Exhaust fumes ............................97
F
Floor mats ...................................56
Fluid capacities .........................190
Foglamps .....................................45
Fuel ............................................166
calculating fuel economy .......171
cap .....................................12, 168
capacity ...................................190
choosing the right fuel ...........169
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................174
detergent in fuel .....................170
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................166, 168, 171
filter, specifications ........171, 189
fuel pump shut-off switch .....115
gauge .........................................14
improving fuel economy ........171
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...........169, 192±193
quality ......................................170
running out of fuel .................170
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................166
Fuses ..................................117, 119
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 168
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................171
Gauges .........................................13
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
fuel gauge ..................................14odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................16
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................109
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................109
calculating ...............................109
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
H
Hazard flashers .........................115
Head restraints ...........................65
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ..............................181±183
bulb specifications ..................181
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam ...........................11, 45
replacing bulbs .......................176
turning on and off ....................44
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................38
heater only system ...................38
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................40
Hood ..........................................138
I
Ignition .........................44, 192±193
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..86
Index
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