What does the cryptic crossword clue "Early text dismissing model of Ford Escort (9)" mean?

The definition is "Escort". The wordplay uses a deletion. CHAP (synonym="CHAP") + ER (synonym="ER") + ONE (synonym="ONE") = CHAPERONE; definition: "Escort" The answer is CHAPERONE.

Early text dismissing model of Ford Escort (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28134 | 9 Across | 2020-05-15 flower

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