1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 90

Rear Seats If you use a tethered safety seat on one of the rear seats, you can anchor the strap to the appropriate tether anchor directly behind that seat position. Tether anchorage hardware (Canadian vehicles only) All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit for use with Canadian child safety seats. Attachment holes (at each rear seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach the anchor hardware, if required. Additional kits can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Tether anchorage hardware (U.S. vehicles only) Vehicles built for sale in the USA do not include a tether anchor hardware kit for use with child safety seats. However, attachment holes (at each rear seating position) have been provided in your vehicle to attach the tether anchor hardware. Tether anchor hardware kits can be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions. RWARNING Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. 88