FORD Escort 2001 User Manual

Before driving Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6 Controls and features 17 Seating and safety restraints 65

Starting and driving Starting 93

Driving 98 Roadside emergencies 114 Servicing

Maintenance and care 135 Capacities and specifications 189 Customer assistance 196 Reporting safety defects 208

Index 209

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Introduction

The following warning may be required by California law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert. Read the following section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message regarding child safety restraints. Refer to Seating and safety restraints for more information.

Indicates that this Owner Guide contains information on this subject. Please refer to the Index to locate the appropriate section which will provide you more information.

Introduction

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is recommended to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchorage

Traction Control

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

MAX

MIN

Introduction

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Instrumentation

Foglamp control *

Headlamp/turn

signal control

(pg. 44)

(pg. 45)

MIRROR L

FUEL FILL

LOW FUEL

Instrument cluster

(pg. 8)

60 70

000113

120

100

THEFT

140

160

100

RPMx1000

Power side

view mirrors*

(pg. 18)

Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 17)

Speed control*

(pg. 46)

Driver air bag

(pg. 79)

Windshield

wiper/washer control

(pg. 51)

MIST

OFF

Instrumentation

Passenger air bag

(pg. 80)

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE DISCS

AM FM

SCAN

VOL PUSH ON

PREMIUM SOUND

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Climate controls

(pg. 38)

TAPE

BASS

REW

DOLBYB NR

COMP

SHUF

A/C

MAX

A/C

TREB

BAL

FADE

OFF

R.DEF

Audio system

(pg. 19)

*if equipped

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster

MPH km/h

MPH

FUEL FILL

SERVICE ENGINE

LOW FUEL

SOON

BRAKE

ABS

ZX2 coupe instrument cluster

CHECK

FUEL CAP

FUEL

FILL

LOW FUEL

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

BRAKE

+–

ABS

100

0000000

0 0 0

60 70

100

0000000

0 0 0

120

140

100

160

110

180

200

120

140

160

100

180

110

km/h

120

THEFT

RPMx1000

THEFT

CHECK

+–

FUEL

CAP

7 8

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early reminder of a low fuel condition indicated on the

LOW

fuel gauge (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information).

FUEL

When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your bulb is working.

Instrumentation

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to

illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures

could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to indicate a system check. Also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake warning lamp does not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.

Shift indicator light (if equipped)

To maximize fuel economy, the shift indicator light illuminates when the manual transmission should be shifted to the next highest gear.

P !

BRAKE

Instrumentation

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure the circuit is functional. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

ABS

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to Anti-theft system in the Controls and features chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

THEFT

Instrumentation

Engine oil pressure

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and care chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt minder chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Instrumentation

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges

MPH km/h

FUEL FILL

SERVICE

ENGINE

LOW FUEL

SOON

BRAKE

ABS

ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges

100

120

0000000

0 0 0

140

100

160

110

180

200

120

+–

THEFT

CHECK

FUEL CAP

CHECK

FUEL CAP

FUEL

FILL

LOW FUEL

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

BRAKE

+–

ABS

60 70

MPH

120

100

0000000

0 00

km/h

140

THEFT

160

100

180

110

RPMx1000

7 8

120

Instrumentation

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or after refueling. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine

coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

FUEL

FILL

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Instrumentation

60 70

MPH

100

0000000

0 00

60 70

100

0 00000

0 00

120

140

km/h

160

100

180

110

120

140

km/h

160

100

180

110

120

Instrumentation

Trip odometer

Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

Tachometer (if equipped)

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

THEFT

MPH

60 70

100

0 00000

0000

RPMx1000

120

140

km/h

160

100

180

120

110

7 8

Controls and features

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation.

Coupe

• Rotate up to brighten.

• Rotate down to dim.

Sedan

• Rotate left to brighten

• Rotate right to dim

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the OFF position.

Controls and features

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)

The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors.

To adjust your mirrors:

1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror.

2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.

MIRRORS

L R

MIRRORS L R

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.

TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL

Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to open the trunk.

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM AM/FM Stereo/Cassette

Controls and features

SCAN

VOL PUSH ON

SIDE 1-2

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TUNE

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

DOLBY B NR

MAX

REW

A/C

TAPE

BASS

OFF

A/C

TREB

BAL

FADE

R.DEF

VOL PUSH ON

Controls and features

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before switching off the ignition.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

AM FM

SEEK

TUNE

Controls and features

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press the to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the

to move through the

frequencies quickly.

• Press the to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold

for quick movement.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio or tape mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

• Press

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or tape mode.

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

SCAN

Controls and features

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with

the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset

control until the sound returns,

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indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

Bass/treble adjust

• The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

• The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

AM FM

BASS TREB

–+

BAL

FADE

Controls and features

Speaker balance/fade adjust

• Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

• Press the BAL control. Toggle between the + and — control to adjust the speaker sound.

• Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

• Press the FADE control. Toggle between the + and — control to adjust the speaker sound.

Inserting a tape

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge

to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

You can switch from radio to tape play by inserting a tape into the cassette deck.

Tape play select

Insert a tape to begin tape play. Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to

the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape mode.

• In tape mode, radio play will continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached.

BASS TREB

–+

BAL

REW

DOLBY B NR

FADE

REW

Controls and features

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in tape mode.

• In the tape mode, tape direction will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

Tape side select

Press this control to play the alternate side of a tape.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

REW

SIDE 1-2

DOLBY B NR

REW

DolbyTnoise reduction

Dolbyt noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolbyt noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the (and deactivate) Dolbyt noise reduction.

Dolbyt noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolbyt” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolbyt Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

control to activate

Controls and features

Setting the clock

To set the hour, press the hour (h) control and press :

• (+) to increase hour and

• (−) to decrease hour

To set the minute, press the minute (m) control and press:

• (+) to increase minutes and

• (−) to decrease minutes.

Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/ Premium Sound (Radio Controlled CD Changer Compatible)

12:

:01

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE DISCS

SCAN

VOL PUSH ON

SIDE 1-2

AM FM

PREMIUM SOUND

23456

DOLBY B NR

COMP

MAX

REW

A/C

SHUF

TAPE

BASS

OFF

TREB

BAL

FADE

R.DEF

Controls and features

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

VOL PUSH ON

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

VOL PUSH ON

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes (if equipped).

AM FM

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1

AM FM

or FM2 memory preset stations.

Controls and features

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

AM/FM select in CD mode

Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play. You can switch from CD play to tape play by simply inserting a tape into

the cassette deck.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio or CD mode (if equipped).

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press the to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press the right side of the control to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

Controls and features

Tune adjust for CD mode (if equipped)

• Press the to select the previous disc in the CD changer. (Play will begin on the first track of the disc unless the CD changer is in shuffle mode. Refer to Shuffle feature for more information. Hold the control to continue reversing through the disc.

• Press

to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control

to fast-forward through the remaining discs.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped).

Seek function in radio mode

• Press to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

• Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

• Press

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Seek function in CD mode (if equipped)

• Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc. If a selection has been playing for three seconds or more and you press

, the CD changer will replay that selection from the

beginning.

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

Controls and features

• Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc. After the last track has been completed, the first track of the current disc will automatically replay.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio, tape or CD mode (if equipped).

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function in tape mode

Scan function in CD mode (if equipped)

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the CD. (The CD scans in a forward direction, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with

the AM/FM select control.

SEEK

TRACK

SCAN

TUNE

DISCS

AM FM

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

Controls and features

3. Press and hold a memory preset

control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected.

Bass/treble adjust

• The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

• The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

Speaker balance/fade adjust

• Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

• Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

SIDE 1-2

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COMP

SHUF

BASS TREB

–+

BAL

FADE

BASS TREB

–+

BAL

FADE

Inserting a tape

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge

DOLBY B NR

REW

to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

You can switch from CD (if equipped) to tape play by inserting a tape into the cassette deck.

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FORD Escort 2001 User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features