Ford Escort 2002 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10 Gauges 15

Entertainment Systems 18

AM/FM stereo cassette 18 AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) 23 CD changer 32

Climate Controls 36

Heater only 36 Manual heating and air conditioning 38

Lights 42

Headlamps 42 Turn signal control 45 Bulb replacement 47

Driver Controls 52

Windshield wiper/washer control 52 Steering wheel adjustment 53 Power windows 54 Mirrors 55 Speed control (Cruise control) 55

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Locks and Security 61

Keys 61 Locks 61 Anti-theft system 63

Seating and Safety Restraints 70

Seating 70 Safety restraints 73 Air bags 83 Child restraints 87

Driving 97

Starting 97 Brakes 102 Transmission operation 105 Vehicle loading 114 Trailer towing 116

Roadside Emergencies 119

Getting roadside assistance 119 Hazard flasher switch 120 Fuel pump shut-off switch 120 Fuses and relays 122 Changing tires 129 Jump starting 133 Wrecker towing 138

Customer Assistance 139

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 148

Table of Contents

Cleaning 149

Maintenance and Specifications 155

Engine compartment 160 Engine oil 163 Battery 166 Fuel information 173 Air filter(s) 188 Part numbers 193 Refill capacities 193 Lubricant specifications 194

Accessories 199

Index 202

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Introduction

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.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

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Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Introduction

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

Introduction

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.

SPECIAL NOTICES

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

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone

without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers.

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag.

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

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System

Traction Control AdvanceTrac

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Windows Front/Rear

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Power Window Lockout

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

MAX

MIN

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have

the respective system inspected immediately.

Base instrument cluster

ZX2 coupe instrument cluster

CHECK

FUEL CAP

FUEL

FILL

LOW FUEL

SERVICE ENGINE

SOON

BRAKE

+–

ABS

60 70

MPH

120

100

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0 0 0

km/h

140

THEFT

160

100

180

110

120

RPMx1000

7 8

Instrument Cluster

Service engine soon

Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. 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.

Light turns on solid:

Temporary malfunctions may cause the light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel.

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 fuel cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the 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 light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

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.

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

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.

Instrument Cluster

Brake system warning

To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position). It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described, seek service immediately. Illumination after the parking brake is released indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be serviced immediately by a qualified technician.

Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

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

To confirm the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light is functional it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate just prior to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will still function unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated and parking brake is off. Refer to Brakes in the Driving chapter for more information.

P !

BRAKE

ABS

Safety belt

Illuminates to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Air bag readiness

Illuminates to confirm that the air bags (front or side) are operational. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Charging system

Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter.

Low fuel

Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or near, empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information).

Instrument Cluster

LOW

FUEL

Check fuel cap

Illuminates when the fuel cap is not installed correctly. Check the fuel cap for proper installation. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal driving. Continuing to operate the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, or a mis-installed fuel cap can activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine warning light.

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 specifications chapter.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

Instrument Cluster

Turn signals

Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on. If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out bulb.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Anti-theft system (if equipped)

Refer to Anti-theft system in the Locks and Security chapter.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

BeltMinder姟 chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

Sounds when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system (front or side airbags) has been detected. Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the key is removed from the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

Base instrument cluster gauges

100

120

MPH km/h

0000000

0 0 0

FUEL FILL

SERVICE ENGINE

LOW FUEL

SOON

BRAKE

ABS

ZX2 coupe instrument cluster gauges

60 70

120

100

0000000

MPH

0 00

CHECK

FUEL CAP

FUEL

FILL

LOW FUEL

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

BRAKE

+–

ABS

Instrument Cluster

km/h

140

100

160

110

180

200

120

140

160

100

180

110

120

THEFT

RPMx1000

THEFT

CHECK

+–

FUEL

CAP

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 specifications chapter.

Instrument Cluster

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly.

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 gauge

Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the

FUEL

FILL

reserve fuel.

The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

MPH

60 70

100

0000000

0 00

120

140

km/h

160

100

180

120

110

Odometer

Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

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.

Instrument Cluster

60 70

THEFT

MPH

0 00000

100

0 00000

0 00

60 70

120

100

0000

RPMx1000

120

140

km/h

140

km/h

160

180

7 8

160

180

120

100

110

120

100

110

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE

SCAN

VOL PUSH ON

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Volume/power control

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

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

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MAX

REW

A/C

TAPE

BASS

OFF

A/C

TREB

BAL

FADE

R.DEF

VOL PUSH ON

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.

Entertainment Systems

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.

• 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.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio or tape mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press

Seek function in tape mode

• Press

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or tape mode.

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.

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band. to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

to listen to the previous selection on the tape. to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

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).

AM FM

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with

the AM/FM select control.

AM FM

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.

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.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Entertainment Systems

12:

:01

Tune adjust in radio mode

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

• Press the not a listenable station is located there). Hold

movement.

to move to the next

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or

for quick

Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

DOLBY B NR

REW

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.

Entertainment Systems

Dolby姞 noise reduction

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

Press the reduction.

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

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/ PREMIUM SOUND (RADIO CONTROLLED CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE)

control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby威 noise

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TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

SCAN

VOL PUSH ON

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AM FM

PREMIUM SOUND

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COMP

MAX

REW

A/C

TAPE

BASS

SHUF

OFF

A/C

TREB

BAL

FADE

R.DEF

Entertainment Systems

Volume/power control

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

VOL PUSH ON

Turn control to raise or lower volume.

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.

BASS TREB

–+

BAL

VOL PUSH ON

FADE

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.

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.

Entertainment Systems

BASS TREB

– +

BAL

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

FADE

Seek function in tape mode

• Press

to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

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.

• 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.

Entertainment Systems

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.

SEEK

TRACK

SCAN

TUNE

DISCS

AM/FM select

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

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.

AM FM

Entertainment Systems

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.

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.

AM FM

COMP

SHUF

Setting the clock

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

• (+) to increase the hour and

• (−) to decrease the hour

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Entertainment Systems

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

• (+) to increase the minute and

• (−) to decrease the minute

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.

:01

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

Entertainment Systems

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.

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 CD (if equipped) 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.

SEEK

TRACK

TUNE

DISCS

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REW

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped).

REW

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

• In CD mode (if equipped), pressing the REW control for less than three seconds results in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast rewind.

Entertainment Systems

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in tape and CD modes (if equipped).

• In the tape mode, tape direction

REW

will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

• In CD mode, pressing the control for less than three seconds results in slow forward action. Pressing the control for more than three seconds results in fast forward action.

Tape side select

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

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Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

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REW

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