2001 FORD ESCORT wheel

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Coupe mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4 451.0 (175.2)
(2) Overall width 1 712.0 (67.4)
(3) Overall height 1 328.4 (52.3)
(4) Wheelbase 2 499.0 (98.4)
(5) Track - Front 1 435.1 (56.5)
(5) Track - Rear 1 435.1 (56.5)
²Coupe model
2
55
Capacities and specifications
193

Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner*
Motorcraft Car Wash Concentrate
Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner
Ford Spot and Stain Remover*
Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing
Ford Triple Clean
Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada)
* May be sold with the Motorcraft name
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford of
Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically
engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to
complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In
addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets
or exceeds Ford's rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford
Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Ford
accessory found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessory. The accessory will be warranted for
whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
²12 months or 20 000 km (12 000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
²The remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle's Limited Warranty Ð 3 years or 60 000 km (36 000
miles) (whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a
copy of the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Vehicle Security
Remote keyless entry
Wheel locks for alloy wheels
Vehicle security systems
Customer assistance
204

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
Index
210

P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................60
Parking brake ..............................99
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....189
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................122
Power door locks ........................54
Power steering ..........................100
fluid, checking and adding ....153
fluid, refill capacity ................190
fluid, specifications .........191±192
R
Radio ............................................19
Rear window defroster ...............43
Relays ................................117, 125
Remote entry system ...........57, 60
illuminated entry ......................62
locking/unlocking doors .....58±59
opening the trunk .....................59
panic alarm ...............................60
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................61
replacing the batteries .............60
Roof rack ...................................113
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................12, 69±73
Safety defects, reporting ..........208
Safety restraints ....................69±73
belt minder ...............................75
cleaning the safety belts ..78, 188extension assembly ..................74
for adults .............................70±72
for children ...............................85
lap belt ......................................74
warning light and chime ...10, 12,
75
Safety seats for children ............86
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................69
Seats ............................................65
child safety seats ......................86
cleaning ...........................187±188
Servicing your vehicle ..............135
Spark plugs,
specifications .............189, 192±193
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................191±192
Speed control ..............................46
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle ............93, 96
jump starting ..........................129
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................50
T
Tachometer .................................16
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ..........................38
Tires ...........................125, 161±163
changing ..........................125±126
checking the pressure ............163
replacing ..................................164
rotating ....................................163
snow tires and chains ............165
tire grades ...............................162
treadwear ................................162
Index
213