Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Engine - Hard Starting When Cold


Article No: 81-25-16
Dec. 15, 1981

Subject:
Hard Starting When Cold

FORD
1982 Escort, EXP

LINCOLN-MERCURY
1982 LYNX, LN7

Customer concerns of multiple cold start attempts in temperatures above 30° F can be serviced by instructing the customer to depress the accelerator pedal to the floor two times prior to starting the engine.


Warranty Status: "Information Only"