03 Escort maintenance schedule?

Question

Hi,
Bought an 03 used, I can't find a manual anyplace, how often does the timing belt need replaced?
Where can I find a manual for the damn thing?
Thanks!

Answer 1

Since I only answer questions relating to cars from the US, I couldn't find a 2003 manual for you either.
Escorts weren't available in the US for 2003, so I am supplying you with a link to download an owners manual & maintenance schedule for a 2002.
Please check the 10th digit of your VIN... if it is a 2... then your Escort is a 2002 model.

If your Escort is not a US vehicle, you will have to go to the Ford website for your country:
http://www.ford.com/about-ford/company-information/ford-international-websites

or contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Direct Market Operations
Attention: Owner Relations
1555 Fairlane Drive, Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, MI 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] )

2002 Ford Escort Owners manual (US):
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WO2EST/~MUS~LEN/41/02estog3e.pdf

2002 Ford Maintenance schedule (US):
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WO2EST/~MUS~LEN/35/02a02mg3e.pdf

I hope this helps;'-)