NOTE: If you r veh icle is equipped with an
autom atic tran saxle, you r veh icle has
an interlock that preven ts you from
shiftin g out of P (Park ) unless you r
foot is on the brak e pedal.
If the engin e does not start after two attem pts:
1.
Turn the key to the OFF position and wait
abou t tw o minu tes.
2.
Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
3.
4.
Turn the ignition key to the START position.
Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
5.
Release the accelerator grad ually as the
engine speed s up. Then drive aw ay in the
norm al manner.
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shu t-off switch may have been triggered . For
directions on how to reset the switch see Fuel
Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chap ter.
A com puter system controls the engine’s idle
RPM. When you start you r vehicle, the engine’s
idling RPM norm ally ru ns higher than when
warm . The engine idle control system shou ld
only be serviced by a qu alified technician.
If the engine idle speed does not slow dow n
au tom atically, do not allow you r vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minu tes. Have the vehicle
checked .
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| Categories | Ford Escort Manuals, Ford Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | User and Operator's Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download |
| Model Year | 1996 |
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| Publisher | ford.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Ford Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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