High Water - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
If you have an automatic transaxle and your
vehicle gets stuck (for example, in mud or
snow), you may try to "rock" it out of the spot.
Shift, in a steady rhythm, between forward and
reverse gears. While in each gear, press lightly
on the accelerator and release.
Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a
passenger or bystander.
By moving the vehicle backward and forward,
you may gain enough momentum to move out
of the spot. Do not rock the vehicle for more
than a few minutes. This may overheat the
engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the
tires. If you are still stuck after a minute or two
of rocking, call for a tow truck.

High water

Do not drive through flooded areas unless you
are sure that the water is below the bottom of
the wheel rims.
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. You may have limited traction or wet
brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because
your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual.
After you drive through the standing water,
apply your brakes gently several times as your
vehicle moves slowly. This helps to dry the
brakes.
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