air filter FORD ESCORT 2001 6.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
Introduction
5

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.0L SOHC I4 engine
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle)
4. Battery
5. Air filter assembly
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
91234
8756
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2.0L DOHC Zetec engine
1. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transaxle)
2. Battery
3. Air filter assembly
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Brake fluid reservoir
98712
3
4
65
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4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
²The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
²If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
²Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer toMotorcraft Part Numbers.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Release the clamp locking clip on
the front portion of the air filter
housing.
2. Then swing the left side open and
remove the air filter element.
3. When installing the air filter
element, ensure the nubs on the air
filter element and the air filter
housing are aligned.
4. Swing the left side of the air filter
housing closed and secure the
clamp.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
Checking the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
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MOTOCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.0L SOHC I4
engine2.0L DOHC Zetec
engine
Air filter element FA-1643 FA-1643
Fuel filter FG-862 FG-862
Battery BXT-58 BXT-58
Oil filter FL-400±S FL-2005
PCV valve EV-244 EV-224
Spark plugs* AGSF-34EE** AZFS-32FE**
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs
with the same service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine
decal.
Capacities and specifications
189

A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ....................................79±80
and child safety seats ..............82
description ................................80
disposal ......................................84
driver air bag ............................82
indicator light .....................10, 84
operation ...................................82
passenger air bag .....................82
Air cleaner filter .......159±160, 189
Air conditioning ..........................38
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................148
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..................................98±99
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ..............62±63
disarming a triggered
system .................................63±64
disarming an untriggered
system .......................................63
warning light .............................11
Audio system (see Radio) .........19
Automatic transaxle .................101
driving with .............................103
fluid, adding ............................154
fluid, checking ........................154
fluid, refill capacities ..............190
fluid, specification ..................192
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........191
B
Battery .......................................157
acid, treating emergencies .....157charging system warning
light ............................................11
jumping a disabled battery ....129
maintenance-free ....................157
replacement, specifications ...189
servicing ..................................157
Belt minder .................................75
Brakes ..........................................98
anti-lock ...............................98±99
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...........11, 99
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....145
fluid, refill capacities ..............190
fluid, specifications .........191±192
lubricant specifications ..191±192
parking ......................................99
shift interlock ..........................101
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....190
Certification Label ....................194
Child safety restraints ................85
child safety belts ......................85
Child safety seats ........................86
attaching with tether straps ....90
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
Cleaning your vehicle ...............184
engine compartment ..............186
exterior ............................184±185
exterior lamps .........................186
instrument cluster lens ..........187
instrument panel ....................187
interior .............................187±188
mirrors .....................................185
plastic parts ............................185
Index
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safety belts ..............................188
washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
windows ..................................188
wiper blades ............................186
woodtone trim ........................188
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............38
Clock ......................................25, 33
Clutch
fluid ..........................................146
operation while driving ..........106
recommended shift speeds ....108
Coolant
checking and adding ..............148
refill capacities ................152, 190
specifications ..................191±192
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................46
Customer Assistance ................114
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................203
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................196
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................202
Getting roadside assistance ...114
Getting the service you
need .........................................196
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................206
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................199
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................202D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................44
Defrost
rear window ..............................43
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................154
engine oil .................................142
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........191
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................113
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................129
Emission control system ..........174
Engine ................................192±193
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................186
coolant .....................................148
idle speed control ...................157
lubrication
specifications ..................191±192
refill capacities ........................190
service points ..................140±141
starting after a collision .........115
Engine block heater ...................96
Engine oil ..................................142
checking and adding ..............142
dipstick ....................................142
filter, specifications ........144, 189
recommendations ...................144
refill capacities ........................190
Index
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specifications ..................191±192
Exhaust fumes ............................97
F
Floor mats ...................................56
Fluid capacities .........................190
Foglamps .....................................45
Fuel ............................................166
calculating fuel economy .......171
cap .....................................12, 168
capacity ...................................190
choosing the right fuel ...........169
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................174
detergent in fuel .....................170
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................166, 168, 171
filter, specifications ........171, 189
fuel pump shut-off switch .....115
gauge .........................................14
improving fuel economy ........171
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...........169, 192±193
quality ......................................170
running out of fuel .................170
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................166
Fuses ..................................117, 119
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 168
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................171
Gauges .........................................13
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
fuel gauge ..................................14odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................16
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................109
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................109
calculating ...............................109
definition .................................109
driving with a heavy load ......109
location ....................................109
H
Hazard flashers .........................115
Head restraints ...........................65
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ..............................181±183
bulb specifications ..................181
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam ...........................11, 45
replacing bulbs .......................176
turning on and off ....................44
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................38
heater only system ...................38
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................40
Hood ..........................................138
I
Ignition .........................44, 192±193
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..86
Index
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