Ford 2002 Escort Owner's Manual page 113

4. Turn engine off and remove the
key.
Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly
and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake
fully.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
Reverse
Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R
(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transaxle.
3
2
1
Coupe
21 km/h (13 mph)
40 km/h (25 mph)
53 km/h (33 mph)
70 km/h (44 mph)
Coupe
18 km/h (11 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
46 km/h (29 mph)
61 km/h (38 mph)
Driving
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