engine overheat FORD ESCORT 1996 7.G Owners Manual

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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
[LG20189(ALL)06/94]
The pointer moves from C (Cold) into the
normal band as your vehicle warms up. Under
most driving conditions, the pointer should stay
in the normal band. If you are driving in heavy
traffic or uphill in hot weather, the pointer may
reach to the top of the normal band.
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Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves
past the upper limit of the normal band, the
engine is overheating and may result in engine
damage.
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If your engine coolant overheats:
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1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely
possible.
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2. Turn off the engine.
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3. Let the engine cool.
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4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine. (SeeEngine coolantin the
Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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5. Add as much coolant as your engine needs.
If the engine continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
[LG20200(E )12/89]The Sport Cluster
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[LG20300(E )04/94]
The sport cluster has basically the same standard
warning lights and gauges as the standard
cluster, with the following additional features:
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RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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If you have an automatic transaxle and your
vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or
snow), you may try to ºrockª it out of the spot.
Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward and
reverse gears. While in each gear, press lightly
on the accelerator and release.
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RWARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
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By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.
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High water
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Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
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If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
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After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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NOTE: When you change or add engine
coolant, it is important to maintain
your engine coolant concentration
between 40%(-11ÊF [-24ÊC]) and 60%
(-62ÊF [-52ÊC]),depending on your local
climate conditions. Below 40% you will
lose freeze protection and above 60%
your engine may overheat on a warm
day.
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NOTE: The use of an improper coolant may
void your warranty for the engine
cooling system. Use only a premium,
nationally recognized brand name
engine coolant. Do not use alcohol,
methanol antifreeze or engine coolant
mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. If you do not use the proper
coolant, the aluminum engine on your
vehicle will corrode.
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[SV19455(ALL)02/94]
Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the
Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process
and chemicals. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled
engine coolant or an equivalent non-Ford
Rotunda recycled engine coolant that is certified
by the supplier to meet Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A.
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[SV19456(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: 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
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV19460(ALL)03/95]
Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid
E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B)
or an equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford
Specification ESE-M97B44-A.
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