i believe this means the inertia switch has activated. even a good bump can sometime make it pop up. it should be located in the trunk. check to see if th cap is raised. if so push back down and try starting the car. if it continues to pop up it may need to be replaced.
Just an FYI that it was the timing belt.
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behind passenger side kick panel
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13,I think- I drive an escort
see answer for 1993 escort
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