Maintenance and care
Underbody
Flushthecompleteundersideofvehiclefrequently.Keepbodydrain
holesunplugged.Inspectforroaddamage.
Cleaning mirrors
Donotcleanyourmirrorswithadryclothorabrasivematerials.Usea
softclothandmilddetergentandwater.Becarefulwhenremovingice
fromoutsidemirrorsbecauseyoumaydamagethereflectivesurface.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Washwiththesamedetergentastheexteriorofyourvehicle.If
necessary,useatarremoversuchasFordExtraStrengthTarandRoad
OilRemover(B7A-19520–AA).
Toavoidscratchingthelamps,donotuseadrypapertowel,chemical
solventsorabrasivecleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades, windshield and rear window
Ifthewiperbladesdonotwipeproperly,cleanthewiperbladerubber
elementwithundilutedwindshieldwashersolutionoramilddetergent.
Toavoiddamagingtheblades,donotusefuel,kerosene,paintthinneror
othersolvents.
Ifthewiperstilldoesnotwipeproperly,thiscouldbecausedby
substancesonthewindshieldorrearwindowsuchastreesapandsome
hotwaxtreatmentsusedbycommercialcarwashes.Cleantheoutsideof
thewindshieldorrearwindowwithanon-abrasivecleanersuchasFord
Ultra-ClearSprayGlassCleaner,(E4AZ-19C507–AA),availablefromyour
FordDealer.Donotuseabrasivecleansersonglassastheymaycause
scratches.Thewindshieldorrearwindowiscleanifbeadsdonotform
whenyourinseitwithwater.Thewindshield,rearwindowandwiper
bladesshouldbecleanedonaregularbasis,andbladesorrubber
elementsreplacedwhenworn.
Cleaning the engine
Enginesaremoreefficientwhentheyarecleanbecausegreaseanddirt
buildupkeeptheenginewarmerthannormal.Whenwashing:
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Takecarewhenusingapowerwashertocleantheengine.Thehigh
pressurefluidcouldpenetratethesealedpartsandcausedamage.
Donotspraywithcoldwatertoavoidcrackingtheengineblockor
otherenginecomponents.
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| Categories | Ford Escort Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Document Type | User and Operator's Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Publisher | ford.com |
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