2003 FORD ESCORT Owners Manual

The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located in the driver’s foot well,
behind the kick panel.
Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch.
1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
2. Check the fuel systemfor leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition 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.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
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Note: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.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue — Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural — Black
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
DRL 10A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
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
METER 10A Backup lamps, Engine coolant
level switch, Instrument cluster,
Rear window defrost, Shift lock,
Warning chime, Turn signal switch
(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
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
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, DRL
AUDIO 15A Premium sound amplifier, CD
changer
FUEL INJ. 10A H02S, Evaporative emission purge
flow sensor
BLOWER 30A CB Blower motor relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
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,
Roomand Horn fuses of the I/P
fuse panel
ABS 60A* Anti-lock Brake System(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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Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may
compromise the integrity of your tires.
Temporary spare tire information
The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller
than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace the
temporary spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
•use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
•exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
•load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•tow a trailer
•use tire chains
•drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reduced
ground clearance
•try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
•use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
•handling, stability and braking performance
•comfort and noise
•ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter driving capability
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Tire change procedure
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle
alone will not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the
jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R
(Reverse) (manual transaxle).
To prevent the vehicle frommoving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R (Reverse)
(manual transaxle), turn engine OFF, and block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
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•Automatic
•Manual
3. Remove the jack, jack handle, lug
wrench and spare tire.
P
RNDDL
1
24R3
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