2003 FORD ESCORT washer fluid

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:
•For intermittent wiping, move the
control down one position and
rotate the wiper switch to the
desired position.
•For low speed wiping, move the
control down two positions.
•For high speed wiping, move the
control down three positions.
Windshield washer:
•For mist wiping, move the control
up one position.
•To spray the washer fluid, pull
the wiper control toward you.
MIST
OFF
INT
1
2
F
S
PULL
INT
MIST
OFF
INT
1
2
F
S
PULL
INT
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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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PAINTCHIPS
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to
your dealer to ensure you get the correct color.
•Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.
•Always read the instructions before using the products.
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their shine:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A),
which is available fromyour dealer. Heavy dirt and brake dust
accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
with a strong streamof water.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning
chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust
and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•To remove tar and grease, use Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil
Removal (B7A-19520–AA), available from your dealer.
ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The
high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the
engine block or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts
that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle)
2. Battery
3. Air filter assembly
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Brake fluid reservoir
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Windshield washer fluid
Check the washer fluid whenever
you stop for fuel. The reservoir is
highlighted with a
symbol.
If the level is low, add enough fluid
to fill the reservoir. In very cold
weather, do not fill the reservoir all
the way.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant specificationsin this
chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4.5° C (40°
F), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use
washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer
fluid placed in the cooling systemmay harmengine and cooling system
components.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(automatic transaxle) or 1st (manual transaxle).
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•Enables calibrated gauges to
work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at
the “cold fill level” or within the
“cold fill range” as listed on the
engine coolant reservoir
(depending upon application).
•Refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide for service
interval schedules.
•Be sure to read and understand
Precautions when servicing
your vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
engine coolantin this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steamand
scalding liquids released froma hot cooling systemcan burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
The cooling systemin your vehicle is filled with either green-colored
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification
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REFILL CAPACITIES
FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)
or Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)Automatic
transaxles6.0L (6.3
quarts)
Manual
transaxles5.0L (5.3
quarts)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilAll 4.25L (4.5
quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 48.5L (12.8
gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCONAT FAutomatic
transaxles3.9L (4.1
quarts)
Manual
transaxles3.35L (3.55
quarts)
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.2L (2.32
quarts)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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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)
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