If The Engine Does Not Start After Two Attempts - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transaxle, your vehicle has
an interlock that prevents you from
shifting out of P (Park) unless your
foot is on the brake pedal.

If the engine does not start after two attempts:

1. Turn the key to the OFF position and wait
about two minutes.
2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the
normal manner.
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch see Fuel
Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter.
A computer system controls the engine's idle
RPM. When you start your vehicle, the engine's
idling RPM normally runs higher than when
warm. The engine idle control system should
only be serviced by a qualified technician.
If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle
checked.
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