Maintenance and care – FORD 2001 Escort User Manual

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CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Release the clamp locking clip on
the front portion of the air filter
housing.

2. Then swing the left side open and
remove the air filter element.

3. When installing the air filter
element, ensure the nubs on the air
filter element and the air filter
housing are aligned.

4. Swing the left side of the air filter
housing closed and secure the
clamp.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

Check the wiper blades at least twice a year or when they seem less
effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.

Checking the wiper blades

If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.

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