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ENGINE DATA
Engine2.0L SPI
engine2.0L Zetec E
engine2.3L I4 engine
Cubic inches 121 121 138
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–21–3–4–21–3–4–2
Spark plug gap1.4 mm (0.054
inch)1.3 mm (0.051
inch)1.3 mm (0.051
inch)
Ignition systemElectronic
IgnitionElectronic
IgnitionC.O.P.
Compression
ratio9.35:1 9.6:1 9.7:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsSedan mm (in) Coupe mm
(in)Wagon mm
(in)
(1) Overall
length4440 (174.8 4269 (168.1) 4523 (178.1)
(2) Overall
width1988 (78.3) 1988 (78.3) 1988 (78.3)
(3) Overall
height1474 (58.0) 1474 (58.0) 1493 (58.8)
1
(4) Wheelbase 2615 (103) 2615 (103) 2615 (103)
(5) Track -
Front1494 (58.8) 1494 (58.8) 1494 (58.8)
(5) Track -
Rear1487 (58.5) 1487 (58.5) 1487 (58.5)
1Overall height with roof rack is 1533 (60.4)
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Clutchfluid ..................................190 –191
operation while driving ..........117
recommended shift speeds ....118
Coolant checking and adding ..............175
refill capacities ........................208
specifications ..................210, 212
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................54
Customer Assistance ................126 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................163
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................150
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............154
Getting roadside assistance ...126
Getting the service you
need .........................................148
Ordering additional owner ’s
literature .................................155
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................150
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............153
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................38
Defrost rear window ..............................37
Dipstick automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................191
engine oil .................................169
Doors lubricant specifications ..........210 Driving under special
conditions ..................................117
through water .........................119
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................139
Emission control system ..........188
Engine ........................................212 cleaning ...................................158
coolant .....................................175
idle speed control ...................173
lubrication
specifications ..................210, 212
refill capacities ........................208
service points ..................166 –168
starting after a collision .........127
Engine block heater .................110
Engine fan .................................166
Engine oil ..................................169 checking and adding ..............169
dipstick ....................................169
filter, specifications ........172, 207
recommendations ...................172
refill capacities ........................208
specifications ..................210, 212
Exhaust fumes ..........................111
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................166
Floor mats ...................................59
Fluid capacities .........................208
Foglamps .....................................38
Fuel ............................................180 calculating fuel economy .......185
cap ...........................................182
capacity ...................................208
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choosing the right fuel ...........183
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................187
detergent in fuel .....................184
filling your vehicle with fuel .180,182, 185
filter, specifications ........184, 207
fuel pump shut-off switch .....127
improving fuel economy ........185
octane rating ...................183, 212
quality ......................................184
running out of fuel .................184
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................180
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......127
Fuses ..................................128 –129
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............182
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................185
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................127
Headlamps ...................................38 aiming ........................................39
bulb specifications ....................42
daytime running lights .............38
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
turning on and off ....................38
Heating heater only system ...................34
Hood ..........................................165
I
Ignition ...............................107, 212 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................189
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................161
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .39
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......139
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................61
Keys positions of the ignition .........107
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................42
daytime running light ...............38
fog lamps ...................................38
headlamps .................................38
headlamps, flash to pass ..........39
instrument panel, dimming .....39
interior lamps ...........................42
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................41
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........112
Load limits .................................119
Locks autolock .....................................61
childproof ..................................62
Lubricant specifications ...210, 212
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