1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 129

The anti-lock brake system light Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low oil pressure, not low oil level. However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. This light comes on every time your ignition key is turned to ON or START. The light should turn off after a few seconds. If the light stays on when the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. The engine oil pressure light 1. 2. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible. Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could result. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the Index.) If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground. 3. 128