1998 Ford Escort Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Ford Escort Manual
1998 Ford Escort manual content summary:
- 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 1
Canada, contact: Customer Assistance Center Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Outside the US or Canada, contact: Ford Motor Company Worldwide Export Operations 1555 Fairlane Drive Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A. Telephone: (313) 594 - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Table of contents General maintenance information Normal schedule Severe duty schedule Owner maintenance checks 3 5 13 25 2 - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your "Warranty Guide - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) when outside - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 16,000 KILOMETERS (10,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 24,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front and rear brakes. u Inspect clutch pedal. u Inspect steering operation and linkage. u Inspect front suspension ball joints - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace the PCV valve.(1) u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front and rear brakes. u Inspect clutch pedal - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
front suspension ball joints. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 152,000 KILOMETERS (95,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
Date: Mileage: 168,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 176,000 - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace the PCV valve. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front and rear brakes. u Inspect clutch pedal - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
Date: Mileage: 10,000 KILOMETERS (6,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 20,000 KILOMETERS (12 - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
25,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter.(1) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front and rear brakes. u Inspect clutch pedal - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 65,000 KILOMETERS (39,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 70,000 KILOMETERS (42,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
Severe duty schedule 75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace the PCV valve. (2) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front and - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 110,000 KILOMETERS (66,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 130,000 KILOMETERS (78,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front and rear - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
: 160,000 KILOMETERS (96,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 165,000 KILOMETERS (99,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 170 - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
duty schedule u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. u Inspect bolts and nuts on chassis and body. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30 - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. (1) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace the PCV valve. u Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections. u Inspect front and rear brakes. u Inspect clutch pedal - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
YOU STOP FOR FUEL: u u u u Check the engine oil level. Check coolant level in the recovery bottle. Check the windshield washer fluid level. Look for low or under-inflated tires. WHILE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE: u Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes in the vehicle - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
, checks, latches, and all outside key locks. Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. Check the power steering fluid level. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength 26 - 1998 Ford Escort | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
Owner maintenance checks u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. 27
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In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Export Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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