Capacities and specifications FORD ESCORT 1997 7.G Owners Manual

BEFORE DRIVING
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and Features 15
Seating and Safety restraints 53
STARTING AND DRIVING
Starting 85
Driving 93
Roadside Emergencies 107
SERVICING
Maintenance and Care 124
Capacities and Specifications 179
Reporting Safety Defects 186
Index 187
Contents
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CHECKING AND ADDING
BRAKE FLUID
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed at least once a
year:
²Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt or water
from entering the reservoir.
²Visually inspect the fluid level.
²If necessary, add brake fluid
until the level reaches MAX.
²Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid
certified to meet Ford
specifications. Refer to
Lubricant specificationsin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
Brake fluid is toxic.
If you use brake fluid that
is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage.
Do not let the reservoir in
the master cylinder run
dry. This may cause the brakes
to fail.
MAX
MIN
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4 Set the parking brake.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it
with a clean, dry rag.
6. Install the dipstick.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level.
Your vehicle should not be
driven if the fluid level is
below the bottom hole in the
dipstick and outside
temperatures are above 10 ÉC
(50 ÉF).
When adding automatic
transaxle fluid:
²Ensure that the correct type is
added. For automatic transaxle
fluid specifications, refer to
Capacities and specifications
in this chapter.
20¡C65¡C65¡C (149¡F) 20¡C 68¡F) FAOZ
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²Add the fluid in 250 ml (1¤2pint)
increments through the filler
tube. Do not overfill the
automatic transaxle fluid
reservoir. If this occurs, the
excess fluid should be removed
by a qualified technician.
Always dispose of used
automotive fluids in a responsible
manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these
types of fluids. Call your local
recycling center to find out more
about recycling automotive fluids.
Checking and adding manual
transaxle fluid
For information on checking and
adding manual transaxle fluid,
refer toChecking and adding
clutch fluidin this section.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
ABOUT YOUR BATTERY
If the original equipment
maintenance-free battery needs
replacing, it may be replaced with
a low-maintenance battery. For
information on appropriate
replacement batteries, refer to
Motorcraft part numbersin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Ford part number Ð 2.0 liter
SPI engine
Air filter F7CX-9601-AA
Battery BX-58C
Fuel filter FG-862
Oil filter FL400-A
PCV valve EV-229
Spark plug* AGSF-34-E
* Refer to the Vehicle Emission
Control Information (VECI) decal,
located on the underside of the
hood, for gap specifications.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Your vehicle's fuel capacity
The fuel capacity for your vehicle
is 48.0 L (12.7 gallons).
²To avoid overspill from the filler
neck, stop fueling at the second
automatic shut off.
²For more information on fueling
your vehicle, refer toChoosing
the right fuelin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
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Capacities Ð liters (quarts) 2.0 liter SPI engine
Engine Oil Ð including filter /
excluding filter3.8 L (4.0 qt) / 3.3 L (3.5 qt)
Manual transaxle 3.35 L (3.55 qt)
Automatic transaxle Ð full torque
converter / empty torque
converter3.9 L (4.1 qt) / 6.3 L (6.7 qt)
Radiator filler cap 110 kPa (16 psi)
Engine coolant
Iautomatic transaxle
Imanual transaxle6.0 L (6.3 qt)
5.0 L (5.3 qt)
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake master
cylinderFord High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A,
DOT 3
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint
Grease Ð High
TemperatureE43Z-19590-A ESP-MIC207-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
Lubricant
(tube)
(aerosol)COAZ-19553-AA
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA,
-BESE-M97B44-A
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil Motorcraft
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W-30 WSS-M2C153-F
Hinges and
latchesFord
Multi-Purpose
Grease Spray
(Aerosol)
F5AZ-19G209-AAESR-M1C159-A
and
ESB-M1C93A
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B N/A
Power steering
pumpPremium
Power Steering
FluidE6AZ-19582-AA ESW-M2C33-F
Automatic and
manual
transaxleMotorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
(ATF)
Transmission
FluidXT-2-BDX,
-QDXMERCON
Wheel bearings,
rearMotorcraft
Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C, -K ESA-M1C75-B
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC
or
C9AZ-19550-BCESR-M17P5-A
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0 liter; 121 CID; 4 cylinder (in-line);
compression ratio 9.2:1; single overhead cam;
split port induction (SPI)
Horsepower 110 at 5,000 rpm
Torque 169 Nm (125 lb ft at 3,750 rpm)
Required fuel grade 87 (R+M)/2
Firing order /
Injection timing1-3-4-2
Spark plug gap 1.3 to 1.4 mm / 0.052 to 0.056
Ignition system DIS
Valve clearances cold
inlet exhaust0: Maintenance free 0: Maintenance free
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions Ð cm
(inches)Sedan Wagon
V1Overall length 443.25 cm (174.5 in) 439.1 cm (172.9 in)
V2Overall width
(excluding exterior
mirrors)168.00 cm (66.2 in) 170 cm (67 in)
V3Maximum height 135.00 cm (53.2 in) 136.9 cm (53.9 in)
V4Wheelbase 250.00 cm (98.4 in) 250 cm (98.4 in)
V5Track Front
Rear143.5 cm (56.5 in),
143.5 cm (56.5 in)143.5 cm (56.5 in),
143.5 cm (56.5 in)
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5
2
3
5
2
3
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4
1
4
1
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