oil capacities FORD ESCORT 1998 7.G Owners Manual

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.0L SOHC engine 2.0L DOHC Zetec
engine
Air filter FA-1643 FA-1643
Fuel filter FG-862 FG-862
Battery BX-58C BXT-58
Oil filter FL-400-A FL-2005
PCV Valve EV-229 EV-224
Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE** AZFS-22FE***
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
**Replacement double platinum spark plug9EE9will replace9E9and
9EG9and9P9will replace9P9and9PG9suffixed plugs. Refer to the
Engine Data chart for spark plug gap specifications.
*** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1 and 2 have a ªFEº suffix. Cylinders
No. 3 and 4 have a F suffix. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use
only spark plugs with the same service part number suffix letter ªFEº
as shown on the engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidAutomatic
transaxles6.0L
(6.3 quarts)
Manual
transaxles5.0L
(5.3 quarts)
Capacities and specifications
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FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilZX2 4.25L
(4.5 quarts)
Sedan/wagon 3.8L
(4.0 quarts)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 48.5L
(12.8 gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FAutomatic
transaxles3.9L
(4.1 quarts)
Manual
transaxles3.35L
(3.55 quarts)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.2L
(2.32 quarts)
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
FluidFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake master
cylinderHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch,
trunk latchMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA ESR-M1C159-A
and
ESA-M1C93-A
Capacities and specifications
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FluidFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Lock cylinder Penetrating
lubricantE8AZ-19A501-B N/A
Automatic
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Manual
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
and API
Certification
Mark
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint Grease
(High Temp.)E43Z-19590-A ESP-M1C207-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L-2V engine 2.0L-4V Zetec engine
Cubic inches 121 121
Horsepower 110 @ 5000 rpm 130 @ 5750 rpm
Torque 125 lb. ft. @
3750 rpm127 lb-ft. @ 4250 rpm
Required fuel grade 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056 inch)1.22-1.32 mm
(0.048-.052 inch)
Ignition system DIS DIS
Capacities and specifications
182

Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................58
and child safety seats ..............60
description ................................59
disposal ......................................63
indicator light ...........................62
passenger air bag .....................61
Air cleaner filter .......................148
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............21,24
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description ................................88
Anti-theft system ........................44
arming the system ....................44
disarming a triggered system ..46
disarming an untriggered
system .......................................45
Battery .......................................145
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............136
Brakes ..........................................87
anti-lock .....................................87
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................88
fluid, checking and adding ....136
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................163
specifications ..........................172
Cargo cover .................................39
Changing a tire .........................113
Child safety seats ........................66
Chime
headlamps on ............................12
Cleaning your vehicle ...............175
built-in child seat ...................179
engine compartment ..............176
fabric ........................................178
instrument panel ....................178
plastic parts ............................177
safety belts ..............................179
tail lamps .................................178washing ....................................175
waxing .....................................175
wheels ......................................176
Clutch
fluid ..........................................137
Defrost
rear window ..............................25
Emission control system ..........160
Engine
service points ...................130,131
Engine block heater ...................84
Engine coolant
checking and adding .......138,139
disposal ....................................141
refill capacities ........................141
Engine oil ...........................132,134
changing oil and oil filter .......135
checking and adding .......132,134
Exhaust fumes ............................85
Floor mats ...................................38
Foglamps .....................................28
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......159
improving fuel economy ........103
octane rating ...........................157
quality ......................................158
running out of fuel .................158
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................155
Fuel gauge ...................................14
Fuel pump shut-off switch ..39,104
Fuses ..............106,107,108,110,112
Gauges, Mechanical ....................13
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
Hazard flashers .........................104
Headlamps ...................................26
daytime running lights .............26
flashing ......................................27
high beam .................................27
Heating ........................................18
Index
188

High beams
indicator light ...........................10
Hood
release lever ............................128
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........26
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................17
Jump-starting your
vehicle .................................118,120
attaching cables ......................119
disconnecting cables ..............120
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............12
Lamps
dome lamps ........................36,171
fog lamps .................................167
headlamps ...............................165
high-mount brakelamp ...........167
interior lamps ....................36,171
map lamps ..........................36,172
tail lamps .................................169
License plate lamps ..................171
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................9
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............10
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
liftgate ajar ................................11
low fuel ........................................7
oil pressure ...............................11
safety belt ...................................9
service engine soon .................7,8
turn signal indicator .................10
Lubricant specifications ...........181
Luggage rack .............................103
Mirrors
side view mirrors (power) .......17
Moon roof ....................................35Odometer .....................................15
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................42
Parking brake ..............................89
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....180
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....142
Rear window
wiper ..........................................35
Refill capacities for fluids ........180
Relays .................................106,113
Remote entry system .................39
illuminated entry ......................44
locking/unlocking doors ......40,41
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................43
replacing the batteries .............42
Reporting safety defects ..........187
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................53,54
extension assembly ..................56
for children ...............................63
for second row bench
seats ............................73,74,78,79
lap and shoulder belts .............52
maintenance ..............................57
proper use .................................51
warning light and chime .....11,57
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....70
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................67
tether anchorage
hardware ..............................70,71
Seats ............................................47
adjusting the seat, manual .......47
folding rear seats ......................50
head restraints ..........................47
Servicing your vehicle ..............123
precautions when servicing ...123
Index
189