2003 FORD ESCORT fuel

ItemFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
1DO NOT USE Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2 or
VC-3, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in color) Refer
toAdding engine coolant,in this chapter.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L DOHC Zetecengine
Cubic inches 121
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Spark plug gap 1.22-1.32 mm (0.048-0.052 inch)
Ignition systemDIS
Compression ratio 9.6:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4451.0 (175.2)
(2) Overall width 1712.0 (67.4)
(3) Overall height 1328.4 (52.3)
(4) Wheelbase 2499.0 (98.4)
(5) Track - Front 1435.1 (56.5)
(5) Track - Rear 1435.1 (56.5)
Maintenance and Specifications
172

Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......28–29
Clock ......................................17, 25
Clutch
fluid ..................................160–161
operation while driving ............97
recommended shift speeds ......98
Coolant
checking and adding ..............146
refill capacities ................150, 170
specifications ..................171–172
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................45
Customer Assistance ................103
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................134
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................120
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............126
Getting roadside assistance ...103
Getting the service you
need .........................................120
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................127
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................123
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program...................................126
D
Defrost
rear window ..............................32
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................161
engine oil .................................141Doors
lubricant specifications ..........171
Driving under special
conditions ....................................96
through water ...........................98
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................114
Emission control system ..........158
Engine ........................................172
cleaning ...................................131
coolant .....................................146
idle speed control ...................144
lubrication
specifications ..................171–172
refill capacities ........................170
service points ..........................140
starting after a collision .........104
Engine block heater ...................88
Engine oil ..................................141
checking and adding ..............141
dipstick ....................................141
filter, specifications ........143, 169
recommendations ...................143
refill capacities ........................170
specifications ..................171–172
Exhaust fumes ............................88
F
Floor mats ...................................50
Fluid capacities .........................170
Foglamps .....................................33
Fuel ............................................151
calculating fuel economy .......155
cap ...........................................153
capacity ...................................170
Index
180

choosing the right fuel ...........153
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................158
detergent in fuel .....................155
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................151, 153, 155
filter, specifications ........155, 169
fuel pump shut-off switch .....104
improving fuel economy ........155
octane rating ...................154, 172
quality ......................................154
running out of fuel .................155
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................151
Fuses ..................................105, 107
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............153
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................155
Gauges .........................................12
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .........................................99
definition ...................................99
driving with a heavy load ........99
location ......................................99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .........................................99
calculating .................................99
definition ...................................99
driving with a heavy load ........99
location ......................................99
H
Hazard flashers .........................104
Head restraints ...........................58
Headlamps ...................................33
aiming ..................................34–36bulb specifications ....................37
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam.................................33
replacing bulbs .........................38
turning on and off ....................33
Heating
heater only system...................28
heating and air conditioning
system.......................................29
Hood ..........................................138
I
Ignition .................................84, 172
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..76
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................159
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................133
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................34
J
Jack ............................................110
positioning ...............................110
storage .....................................110
Jump-starting your vehicle ......114
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........84
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................37
Index
181