ABS FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:
Illuminates indicating an ABS fault.
If the lamp stays on for more than a
few seconds, then an ABS fault is
indicated, have the system serviced
immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning
light also is illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also
sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been
detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Low coolant (if equipped):
Illuminates when the coolant level in
the coolant reservoir is low and
more needs to be added, refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
ABS
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Press two tabs and disconnect the
electrical connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the rubber boot from the
lamp assembly by pulling on one of
the tabs.
5. Press the retainer spring forward
and spread the spring releasing it
from bulb hooks and rotate it away
from the bulb.
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6. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb out of headlamp assembly.
Handle a halogen headlamp
bulb carefully and keep out
of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb
only by its metal base and do not
touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
Note:The bulb’s metal base gets very hot during headlamp operation.
Be sure the bulb base is cool before handling.
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the bulb’s three metal tabs are aligned with the grooves in the
plastic base, push the bulb into the lamp assembly until the bulb’s metal
base contacts the plastic base.
8. Rotate the retainer spring over the bulb metal base and secure it on
the bulb hooks.
9. Install rubber boot on the lamp assembly. Be sure to press firmly
around the perimeter of the boot and around the bulb to ensure the
proper seal of the bulb.
10. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the bulb until it
“snaps.”
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2. Rotate seat cushion down into the
seating position making sure that
the seat cushion is locked into place
and that the seat belt buckles are
exposed.
3. Remove the head restraint stored
under the front seat and return it to
the original position on the seat
back.
Make sure that the seat is firmly locked into position and the the
seat belt buckles are exposed.
To remove the rear cushion
1. Pull the Yellow tab.
2. Pull the cushion so that the rods
remove from the locking tabs.
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To install the rear cushion
1. Push the cushion so that the rods
fit into the locking tabs.
2. Make sure that the hinges are
locked into place.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Safety restraints precautions
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they
can be properly restrained.
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the
vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from
injury in a collision.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is
provided.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
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BRAKES
Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding
or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out
and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehicle
has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,
the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.
Brakes
Under normal operating conditions, brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels. Some brake dust is inevitable as brakes wear and does not
contribute to brake noise. The use of modern friction materials with
emphasis on improved performance and environmental considerations
can lead to more dust than in the past. Brake dust can be cleaned by
weekly washing with soapy water and a soft sponge. Heavier deposits can
be removed with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37–A).
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops
by keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor
and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking; any
pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal.
Using ABS
When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake
pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the
effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping
distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain
full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces.
However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.
ABS warning lamp
ABS
TheABSlamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when
the ignition is turned to ON. If the light does not illuminate during start
up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and the ABS may
need to be serviced
Even when the ABS is disabled,
normal braking is still effective. (If
your BRAKE warning lamp
illuminates with the parking brake
released, have your brake system
serviced immediately.)
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BRAKE
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is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), apply the
brake steadily. Do not“pump”the brakes. Refer to theBrakessection of
this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock
brake system.
Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4x4 vehicles without also
putting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide and
swing around during braking.
Tires, Replacement Requirements
Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that
originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect
the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or serious
personal injury or death.
Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that originally
provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could lead to loss of vehicle control
or rollover and serious injury. Make sure all tires and wheels on the
vehicle are of the same size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying
capacity. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an
authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
If you nevertheless decide to equip your 4x4 for off-road use with tires
larger than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you should not use
these tires for highway driving.
If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor
Company, it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause
steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure.
Do not use“aftermarket lift kits”or other suspension modifications,
whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels.
These“aftermarket lift kits”could adversely affect the vehicle’s handling
characteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control or rollover and
serious injury.
Tires can be damaged during off-road use. For your safety, tires that are
damaged should not be used for highway driving because they are more
likely to blow out or fail.
You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressure
found on the safety compliance certification label attached to the left
front door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tire
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Canister vent control solenoid
2 5A Blower relay (coil), Pressure switch
to PCM
3 10A Rear wiper motor, Rear washer
motor, Rear wiper relay (coil)
4 10A Four-wheel drive control module,
Cluster (restraints control warning)
5 5A ABS unit (EVAC & FILL), ASC
unit, Restraints Control Module
(RCM), ASC main SW to ASC unit,
Clock spring switch
6 10A Flasher unit, Reversing lamps, Park
Aid Module (PAM)
ACC
12
34
56
78
910
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
24 15A Stoplamps, High mounted
stoplamp, Trailer stoplamp, ABS
unit, ASC unit (Brake Pedal
Position Switch), PCM, Shift
solenoid
25 30A Power window motors
26 30A Power door lock motors, GEM
(door lock relay coil), Power seat,
4WD relay
27 10A GEM, Audio, Cluster, Interior lamp,
Map lamp, Cargo lamp, Datalink
connector
ACC—Accessory 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.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, 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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
INJ 30A** EEC (VPWR), EVR, MAF, IAC,
Bulkhead, HEGO fuse
MAIN 120A Main
ALT 15A* Alternator/ Regulator
(DRL) 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
unit (feed), DRL relay
(DRL2) (HLEV)15A*(DRL2)
10A(HLEV)DRL module, HLEV
PWR 1 15A* Auxiliary power point
FOG 20A* Foglamps, Foglamp indicator
A/C 15A* A/C clutch
(ABS) 25A* Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
SOL, EVAC & FILL
PWR 2 15A* Auxiliary power point
IG MAIN 40A** Starter
HTR 40A** Blower motor, Blower motor relay
BTN 1 40A** JB - Accessory relay, Radio, TNS
relay, Cigar lighter, Cluster, Power
mirror, GEM, Accessory delay
relay, Power windows, Power
moonroof
(ABS) 60A** ABS motor, EVAC & FILL
BTN 2 40A** JB - Radio, CD changer, Cluster,
Dome lamps, Map lamps, Cargo
lamps, Horn relay, GEM, Power
locks, Speed control
MAIN FAN 40A** (2.0 L)
50A(3.0 L)Main fan
R DEF 30A** Rear defroster
ADD FAN 40A**(2.0 L)
50A(3.0 L)Add fan
EEC MAIN ISO—EEC relay
FUEL PUMP ISO—Fuel pump relay
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