Ford Escort 2003 Owner's manual

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 10

Warning and control lights 10

Gauges 12

Entertainment Systems 14

AM/FM stereo cassette 14

AM/FM stereo with CD 19

Climate Controls 28

Heater only 28

Manual heating and air conditioning 29

Lights 33

Headlamps 33

Turn signal control 36

Bulb replacement 37

Driver Controls 43

Windshield wiper/washer control 43

Steering wheel adjustment 44

Power windows 44

Mirrors 45

Speed control 45

Locks and Security 51

Keys 51

Locks 51

Anti-theft system 53

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Seating and Safety Restraints 58

Seating 58

Safety restraints 60

Air bags 69

Child restraints 73

Driving 84

Starting 84

Brakes 88

Transmission operation 91

Vehicle loading 99

Trailer towing 100

Roadside Emergencies 103

Getting roadside assistance 103

Hazard flasher switch 104

Fuel pump shut-off switch 104

Fuses and relays 105

Changing tires 110

Jump starting 114

Wrecker towing 119

Customer Assistance 120

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 129

Cleaning 130

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Maintenance and Specifications 136

Engine compartment 140

Engine oil 141

Battery 144

Fuel information 151

Air filter(s) 165

Part numbers 169

Refill capacities 170

Lubricant specifications 171

Accessories 176

Index 179

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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and

certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford Motor Company product.

Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading

this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle

the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the

following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your

particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe

options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is

an integral part of the vehicle.

Introduction

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Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the

engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.

collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump

shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible

damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers

to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning

triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is

imperative that you consult the

relevant section of this guide before

touching or attempting adjustment

of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in

protecting the environment. Correct

vehicle usage and the authorized

disposal of waste cleaning and

lubrication materials are significant

steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this

guide with the tree symbol.

Introduction

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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive

continuously at the same speed for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of

new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust

themselves to other parts.

Drive your new vehicle at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a

trailer.

Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during

the first few thousand kilometers (miles) of operation, since these

additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the

Maintenance and care chapter for more information on oil usage.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper

Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L

Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible

for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a

detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to

the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s

Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic

controls.

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and

instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the

air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Introduction

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Data Recording

Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data

potentially including but not limited to information such as:

• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and

passengers,

• information about the performance of various systems and modules in

the vehicle, and

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system

status.

Any of this information could potentially including information regarding

how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited

to information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application

or steering input. This information may be stored during regular

operation or in a crash or near crash event.

This stored information may be read out and used by:

• Ford Motor Company.

• service and repair facilities.

• law enforcement or government agencies.

• others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such

information.

Introduction

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation

Warning

Child Seat Lower

Anchor

Child Seat Tether

Anchor

Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid -

Non-Petroleum Based

Traction Control AdvanceTrac

Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield

Defrost/Demist

Rear Window

Defrost/Demist

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Windows

Front/Rear

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage

Compartment Release

Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Do Not Open When Hot Battery

Avoid Smoking, Flames,

or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid

Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger Compartment

Air Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap Low tire warning

Introduction

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may

become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may

illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.

Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the

bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the

respective system inspected immediately.

Service engine soon: If this light

illuminates while driving, it is a

possible indication that one of the

engine’s emission control systems

has failed.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when

the fuel cap may not be properly

installed. Continued driving with

this light on may cause the Service

engine soon light to come on.

Brake system warning light: To

confirm the brake system warning

light is functional, it will

momentarily illuminate when the

ignition is turned to the ON position

when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,

or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON

position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this

time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after

releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake

system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.

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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: If the ABS

light stays illuminated or continues to

flash, a malfunction has been

detected, 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 to Engine oil

in the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel

level in the fuel tank is at, or near

empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this

chapter).

Turn signal: Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal or the

hazard lights are turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

ABS

LOW

FUEL

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High beams: Illuminates when the

high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the

ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is

opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and

the driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the

current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature

gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating

temperature, the needle will be in the

normal range (between “H” and “C”).

If it enters the red section, the engine

is overheating. Stop the vehicle as

soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

THEFT

LOW

FUEL

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

ABS

+–

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20

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60 70

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FILL

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RPMx1000

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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is

running or hot.

Fuel gauge: Indicates

approximately how much fuel is left

in the fuel tank (when the ignition

is in the ON position).

Odometer: Registers the total

kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the

kilometers (miles) of individual

journeys.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine

speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer

pointer continuously at the top of

the scale may damage the engine.

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AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE

Volume/power control

Press the control to turn the audio

system on or off.

Turn control to raise or lower

volume.

If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,

the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the

ignition switch is turned back on. If you wish to maintain your preset

volume level, turn the audio system off with the power control before

switching off the ignition.

OFF

R.DEF

A/C

MAX

A/C

HI

LO

TUNE

SEEK

SCAN

AM

FM

1

SIDE 1-2

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EJ

REW

FF

TAPE

H

M

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BAL

FADE

BASS

TREB

DOLBY B NR

VOL

PUSH ON

VOL

PUSH ON

VOL

PUSH ON

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Bass/treble adjust

• The bass adjust control allows

you to increase or decrease the

audio system’s bass output.

• The treble adjust control allows

you to increase or decrease the

audio system’s treble output.

Speaker balance/fade adjust

• Speaker sound distribution can be

adjusted between the right and

left speakers.

• Press the BAL control. Toggle

between the + and — control to

adjust the speaker sound.

• Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

• Press the FADE control. Toggle between the + and — control to

adjust the speaker sound.

Seek function

The seek function control works in

radio or tape mode.

Seek function in radio mode

• Press

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station up the frequency band.

Seek function in tape mode

• Press

to listen to the previous selection on the tape.

• Press

to listen to the next selection on the tape.

Scan function

The scan function works in radio or

tape mode.

Scan function in radio mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations

on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

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Scan function in tape mode

Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on the

tape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’s

first side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of the

tape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM select control works in

radio modes.

AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM

or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to switch between AM, FM1

or FM2 memory preset stations.

AM/FM select in tape mode

Press this control to stop tape play and begin radio play.

Radio station memory preset

The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These

controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve

FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2).

Setting memory preset stations

1. Select the frequency band with

the AM/FM select control.

2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more

information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset

control until the sound returns,

indicating the station is held in

memory on the control you selected.

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FM

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Setting the clock

To set the hour, press the hour (H)

control and press :

• (+) to increase hour and

• (−) to decrease hour

To set the minute, press the minute

(M) control and press:

• (+) to increase minutes and

• (−) to decrease minutes.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio

mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press the

to move to the next

frequency down the band

(whether or not a listenable

station is located there). Hold

the

to move through the frequencies quickly.

• Press the

to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or

not a listenable station is located there). Hold

for quick

movement.

+

H

M

12:

+

H

M

:01

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Inserting a tape

Push only slightly when inserting a

cassette tape (with the open edge

to the right). A cassette deck

loading mechanism pulls the tape in

the rest of the way.

You can switch from radio to tape play by inserting a tape into the

cassette deck.

Tape play select

Insert a tape to begin tape play.

Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to

the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest

of the way.

Rewind

The rewind control works in tape

mode.

• In tape mode, radio play will

continue until rewind is stopped (with the TAPE control) or the

beginning of the tape is reached.

Fast forward

The fast forward control works in

tape mode.

• In the tape mode, tape direction

will automatically reverse when the end of the tape is reached.

Tape side select

Press this control to play the

alternate side of a tape.

Eject function

Press the control to stop and eject a

tape.

EJ

REW

FF

DOLBY B NR

EJ

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Dolby姞 noise reduction

Dolby威 noise reduction operates

only in tape mode. Dolby威 noise

reduction reduces the amount of

hiss and static during tape playback.

Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby威 noise reduction.

Dolby威 noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby威

Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby威” and the double-D symbol

are registered trademarks of Dolby威 Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

AM/FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER

Volume/power control

Ensure that the ignition switch is in

the ACC or ON position.

Press the control to turn the audio

system on. Turn the control to raise

or lower the volume.

Press the control again to turn the

audio system off.

NOTE: To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the

audio system on for a long period when the engine is not running.

AM/FM select

The AM/FM control works in radio

mode.

CLOCK

PUSH

POWER-VOL

AUDIO

DISC

1

RDM

2

RPT

SCAN

AUTO

M

AM

FM

CD

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M

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SEEK

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AM

FM

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AM/FM select in radio mode

This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the

control to toggle between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. The

selected mode will be indicated in the display. If FM stereo is enabled,

ST will be illuminated in the display.

NOTE: If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception

automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and

the ST indicator will go out.

Tune adjust

The tune control works in radio mode.

Tune adjust in radio mode

• Press

to move up the

frequency band in individual

increments.

• Press

to move down the

frequency band in individual

increments.

Seek function

The seek function control works in radio mode.

Seek function in radio mode

Press and momentarily hold the

SEEK control. A beep will sound

indicating you have entered seek

mode.

• Press

to find the next

listenable station up the

frequency band.

• Press

to find the next listenable station down the frequency band.

NOTE: If you continue to press and hold the control, the frequency will

continue changing without stopping. Release the control after the beep

sounds.

Tracking feature

The tracking feature works in CD mode.

H

M

TUNE

SEEK

TRACK

H

M

TUNE

SEEK

TRACK

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