Ford 2013 Escape v.4- Manuals

Panic alarm ( Parking aid Parking brake Power steering fluid Power windows front/rear Power window lockout Service engine soon Side airbag Stability control Windshield wash and wipe ( Air conditioning system DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of c...

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Some constituents of engineexhaust, certain vehicle components,certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORA...

Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty. Damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of thefailure of non-Ford parts may not becovered by the Ford Warranty. Foradditional information, refer to the termsan...

WARNING Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, accident andinjury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using anydevice or feature that may take your focusoff the road. Your primary responsibility isthe safe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against th...

GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directionson how to properly use safety restraintsfor children. WARNINGS Always make sure your child issecured properly in a device that isappropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehic...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Recommended restraint type Child size, height, weight, or age Child Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger). Infants or ...

• You are required by law to properly usesafety seats for infants and toddlers inthe United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require thatsmall children use approved boosterseats until they reach age eight, aheight of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters)tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).Check ...

Use any attachment method as indicated below by X Child Weight Restraint Type Safety belt only Safety beltand LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) Safety belt and top tether anchor LATCH (lower anchors only) LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) X X Up to 48 lb (21 kg) Rear facing child...

• Can the child sit all the way backagainst their vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at the edge ofthe seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across thehips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on theshoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated lik...

( ( If the booster seat slides on the vehicleseat upon which it is being used, placing arubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpetliner under the booster seat may improvethis condition. Do not introduce any itemthicker than this under the booster seat.Check with the booster seatmanufacturer's instructi...

Use a child safety seat (sometimes calledan infant carrier, convertible seat, ortoddler seat) for infants, toddlers, orchildren weighing 40 pounds (18kilograms) or less (generally age four oryounger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in achild seat. Never plac...

( Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors forchild seat installation at the seatingpositions marked with the child seatsymbol. ( The LATCH anchors are located at the rearsection of the rear seat between thecushion and seat back below the symbolsas shown. Follow the child seatmanufacturer's instructions...

Using Tether Straps Many forward-facing child safetyseats include a tether strapwhich extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to ananchoring point called the top tetheranchor. Tether straps are available as anaccessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your ch...

4. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer'sinstructions. If your child restraintsystem is equipped with a tether strap,and the child restraint manufacturerrecommends its use, Ford alsorecommends its use. CHILD SAFETY LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doorscan...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snugand low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, makesure children sit where they can beproperly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child onhis or her lap while the vehicle ismoving. The...

The safety belt pretensioners are designedto activate in frontal, near-frontal and sidecrashes, and in rollovers. The safety beltpretensioners on the retractor and anchorat the front seating positions are designedto tighten the safety belts firmly againstthe occupant's body when activated. Thishelps...

( Pregnant women should always wear theirsafety belt. The lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt shouldbe positioned low across the hips belowthe belly and worn as tight as comfort willallow. The shoulder belt should bepositioned to cross the middle of theshoulder and the center of t...

How to Use the Automatic LockingMode ( 1. Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulledout. Allow the belt to retract. As the beltretracts, you will hear a clicking sound. Thisindicates the safety belt is now in theautoma...

SAFETY BELT HEIGHTADJUSTMENT WARNING Position the safety belt heightadjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt correctlycould reduce the effectiveness of thesafety belt and increase the risk of injury ina crash. ( To adjust the shoulder belt...

SAFETY BELT MINDER Belt-Minder® This feature supplements the safety beltwarning function by providing additionalreminders by intermittently sounding achime and illuminating the safety beltwarning light when the driver's or frontpassenger's seat is occupied and thesafety belt is unbuckled. The system...

The Personal Safety System provides animproved overall level of frontal crashprotection to front seat occupants and isdesigned to help further reduce the risk ofairbag-related injuries. The system is ableto analyze different occupant conditionsand crash severity before activating theappropriate safe...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS Airbags do not inflate slowly orgently, and the risk of injury from adeploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. All occupants of the vehicle,including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag su...

After all occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on safety belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to sitproperly. A properly seated occupant sitsupright, leaning against the seat back, andcentered on the seat cushion, with theirfeet comfortably extended on the floor.Sitting improperly can...

Passenger Airbag Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Occupant Disabled Unlit Empty Disabled Lit Child Enabled Unlit Adult Note: When the passenger airbag status indicator lamp is illuminated, the passengerside airbag (seat mounted) may be disabledto avoid the risk of airbag deploymentinjuries. After a...

• Wait at least two minutes and verifythat the airbag readiness lamp is nolonger illuminated. • If the airbag readiness lamp remainsilluminated, this may or may not be aproblem due to the front passengersensing system. Do not attempt to repair or service thesystem; take your vehicle immediately toan...

The design and development of the sideairbag system included recommendedtesting procedures that were developedby a group of automotive safety expertsknown as the Side Airbag TechnicalWorking Group. These recommendedtesting procedures help reduce the risk ofinjuries related to the deployment of sidea...

The safety belt pretensioners and theairbag supplemental restraint system isdesigned to activate when the vehiclesustains longitudinal or lateral decelerationsufficient to cause the restraints controlmodule to deploy a safety device or whena certain likelihood of a rollover event isdetected by the r...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The remote control allows you to: • remotely lock or unlock the vehicledoors • unlock the doors without actively usinga key or remote control (intelligentaccess only) • remotely open the power liftgate (ifequipped) • remotely start or stop the engine (ifequipped) • arm and dis...

REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (If Equipped) ( Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote control. ( Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a security label that provides importantveh...

Note: Replacing the battery will not delete the transmitter from the vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally. The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent. Integrated Keyhead Transmitter ( 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of thetransmitter near the key ...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. Program all but one of thekeys to activate the restricted modes. Theremaining unprogrammed key is referredto as an administrator key or admin key,which can be used to: • create a restr...

1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. With a push-button start(if equipped), put the intelligent accesskey in the backup slot. Backup slotinformation is located in a differentchapter. See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 137). 2. Turn the ignition on. 3. From the main menu wi...

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEMSTATUS The information display shows theprogrammed keys' status: • MYKEY DISTANCE: Tracks distance when drivers use restricted keys. Theonly way to delete the accumulateddistance is by using an admin key toreset this to zero. If the MyKey distancedoes not accumulate as expected,...

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle. Power Door Locks The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels. ( Unlock A Lock B Door Lock Indicator An LED on the instrument panel will lightwhen you loc...

Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate. ( Press twice within three secondsto: • unlatch a manual liftgate • open, close or reverse the movementof a power liftgate. See Power Liftgate (page 57). Activating Intelligent Acc...

When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power door lockcontrol, all doors will lock then unlock if: • the ignition is on, or • the ignition is off and the transmissionis not in P . Autolock and Autounlock (If Equipped) The autolock feature will lock all the doorswhen: • a...

Battery Saver If you leave the courtesy lamps, domelamps or headlamps on and switch theignition off, the battery saver shuts themoff after some time. Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) If you leave the ignition on after leavingyour vehicle, it will shut off 15 minu...

POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED) WARNINGS It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area, inside or outside of avehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats ...

Setting the Liftgate Open Height 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Manually move the liftgate to the desired height. 3. Press and hold the control button on the liftgate until you hear a chime,indicating programming is complete. Note: You cannot program the height if the liftgate position is too low. The new...

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFTSYSTEM Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems may result in vehiclestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection. Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices or a second coded key on the same keychain may cause veh...

You must have two previouslyprogrammed coded keys and the newunprogrammed key readily accessible. Seeyour authorized dealer to have the sparekey programmed if two previouslyprogrammed coded keys are not available. Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin. 1. Insert the first previous...

ADJUSTING THE STEERINGWHEEL WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 123). ( 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. ( 3. L...

Type 1 ( % ' & $ ( Volume up A Seek up or next B Volume down C Seek down or previous D Mode E Press M to select the audio source. Type 2 & ' $ % ( Volume up A Seek up or next B Volume down C Seek down or previous D Seek, Next or Previous Press the seek button to: • tune the radio to the next...

VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) ( Pull the control to select or deselect voicecontrol. See SYNC™ (page 284). See MyFord Touch™ (page 321). MyFord Touch® Controls (If Equipped) Your steering wheel controls may alsohave these additional features. ( Press to go to the home screen. ( Press to go to the info...

Multimedia Controls (If Equipped) ( Use the arrows on the right side of thesteering wheel to navigate through themenus. Press OK to make a selection. 66 Escape (TM2) Steering Wheel

WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering a car wash. Note: Clean the windshield and wiper blades if they begin to leave streaks orsmears. If that does not resolve the issue,i...

To reduce smearing we recommend thefollowing: • Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers. • Switch to normal or high speed wipe. • Switch the autowipers off. ( & $ % High sensitivity A On B Low sensitivity C The wipers will function when moisture isdetected on the windshield. The rainsensor will ...

REAR WINDOW WIPER ANDWASHERS Rear Window Wiper ( $ % Intermittent wipe A Low speed wipe B Press the button at the end of the lever tochange between off, intermittent and lowspeed. When you shift into R (Reverse), the rearwiper will switch on to intermittent if thefront wipers are activated. Rear Win...

LIGHTING CONTROL ( Off A Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps andtail lamps B Headlamps C High Beams ( Push the lever forward to switch the highbeams on. Push the lever forward again or pull thelever toward you to switch the high beamsoff. Headlamp Flasher ( Pull the lever towar...

Note: If you switch autolamps on in conjunction with autowipers, low beamheadlamps will illuminate automaticallywhen the rain sensor activates thewindshield wipers continuously. INSTRUMENT LIGHTINGDIMMER Note: If you disconnect the battery or it becomes discharged, the illuminatedcomponents will swi...

The system switches the headlamps on inlow light situations. To switch the system on: 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Switch the lighting control to the off, autolamp or parking lamp position. Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps The system switches the low beamheadlamps on at a reduced intensity in daylig...

( (A) Door function switch. Pressthis switch to disable the interiorlamps. The door function indicator lamp will illuminate yellow withlamps disabled. Press the switch again toturn interior lamps back on. The indicatorlamp will illuminate blue. ( (B) All lamps on and off switch. ( (C) Passenger indi...

POWER WINDOWS WARNINGS Do not leave children unattended inyour vehicle and do not let them playwith the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows,you should verify they are free ofobstructions and make sure that children and pets are not in the proximityof t...

2. Close the window a third time to the point of resistance. The bounce-backfeature is now disabled and you canclose the window manually. Thewindow will go past the point ofresistance and you can close it fully. See an authorized dealer as soon aspossible if the window does not close afterthe third ...

Memory Mirrors (If Equipped) You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Memory Function (page 127). Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped) WARNING Objects in the blind spot mirror arecloser than they appear. Blind spot mirrors have an integratedconvex mirror bui...

Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts. You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside. P...

Press and release the rear of the controlto open the sunscreen. Press and release the front of the controlto close the sunscreen. If it is open, themoonroof will automatically close beforethe sunscreen closes. Opening and Closing the Moonroof ( Press and release the rear of the controlto open the mo...

GAUGES ( Information display A Speedometer B Engine coolant temperature gauge C Fuel gauge D Tachometer E Information Display Compass (If Equipped) Displays the vehicle’s heading direction. To calibrate and set the compass zone usethe information display menu. See Information Displays (page 85). Use...

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 ( Odometer Located in the bottom of the informationdisplay, it registers the accumulateddistance your vehicle has traveled. Outside Air Temperature Shows the outside air temperature. Trip Computer See Trip Computer (page 87). Vehicle Settings and Personalization See...

Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You will continue to have the normal braking system(without ABS) unless the brake systemwarning lamp is also illuminated. Have thesystem checked by your authorized dealer. Battery If it illuminates while dri...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, accident andinjury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution whenusing any device or feature that may taketheir focus off the road. Your primaryresponsibility is the safe operation of thevehic...

Settings Front Defrost / Automaticor Off Rear Defrost / Automaticor Off (5, 10 or 15 minutes) Duration On/Off Quiet Start Restore Default Enable or Disable System Hold OK to Create MyKey Create MyKey MyKey Always On or User Selectable Traction Ctrl 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off Max Speed 45 mph (75 km/h)...

All Value Indicates all the respective remaining fuel,distance, time and average fuelinformation. INFORMATION MESSAGES Note: Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not all of themessages will display or be available.Certain messages may be abbreviated orshortened depending upon...

Alarm Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 62). Amber Alarm activated Check Vehicle Displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer. - Alarm fault Service requi...

Action Message Indicator Message Displayed when the blind spot information system and cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Monitor (page 173). Amber Cross Traffic Sensor blocked See manual Displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Contact your authoriz...

Maintenance Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the engine oil life is depleted andrequires a change. See Engine Oil Check (page 224). - Engine oil change due Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 228). Red...

Action Message Indicator Message Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key already designated as a MyKey. - Key is Already a MyKey Displays when programming a MyKey. - Hold key next to symbol on steering column Displays when programming a MyKey. - MyKey ESC cannot be deactivated Park Aid Act...

Action Message Indicator Message Transmission is hot. Wait as needed to let it cool. - Transmission Hot Wait ... The system is not functioning correctly and defaulted to front-wheel drive. See your authorized dealer. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 153). Amber 4WD fault Service required Displays wh...

GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Frequencies and ReceptionFactors AM and FM frequencies are established bythe Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and the Canadian Radio andTelecommunications Commission (CRTC).Those frequencies are: • AM: 530, 540-1700, 1710 kHz • FM: 87.9-107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio Receptio...

A B D C E F G H I J H K L M N O ( Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. A Cursor arrows: Press these buttons to scroll through on-screen audio system choices. B OK: Press this button to confirm menu selections. C INFO: Press this button to access any available radio or CD information. D TUNE - and...

Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press these buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in thatdirection. In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to select the previous or nextchannel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or News),...

CD Settings Select to scan all disc selections. Scan All Select to scan all music in the current MP3 folder. Scan Folder Select to bring soft and loud passages together for a moreconsistent listening level. CD Compression Clock Settings Select to set the time. Set Time Select to set the calendar dat...

Satellite Radio Reception Factors Potential Satellite Radio Reception Issues For optimal reception performance, keep the antennaclear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and othermaterial as far away from the antenna as possible. Antenna obstructions Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, ...

Troubleshooting Possible Action Condition Radio Display No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly. Radio requires more thantwo seconds to produceaudio for the selectedchannel. Acquiring If this message does notclear shortly, or with an igni-tion key cycle, your receivermay have a fault...

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK WARNINGS Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, accident andinjury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when usingany device or feature that may take yourfocus off the road. Your primaryresponsibility is the safe operation of thevehicle....

The USB port allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks and chargedevices (if supported). See SYNC™ (page 284). MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED) The media hub is located in the centerconsole and has the following features: C B A ( A/V inputs A SD card slot B USB ports C See MyFord Touch™ (page...

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ( $ ( % ' & Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, thewindshield may fog up. A Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recircula...

Select to distribute air throughthe windshield air vents. You canalso use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering ofice. You can also increase the temperatureand fan speed to improve clearing. AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL ( - , + * ) $ % & ' ( AUTO: Press the button to sel...

Instrument panel: Press the button to distribute air through the instrument panel air vents. H Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents. I Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools your vehicle using outside...

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of thewindshield. Manual Climate Control Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windshield airvents position. Increase the temperatureand fan speed to improve ...

Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control Vehicle With Manual Climate Control Press the slow fan speed button. Adjust the fan speed to the secondspeed setting. 1 Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the hot settings. Adjust the temperature control to the...

Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High AmbientTemperatures Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control Vehicle With Manual Climate Control Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake. 1 Move the transmission selector lever toposition P. Move the transmission selector lever topos...

Maximum Cooling Performance inInstrument Panel or InstrumentPanel and Footwell Positions 1. Adjust the temperature control to thelowest setting. 2. Press the A/C and recirculated air buttons. 3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting initially and then adjust it to suitthe desired comfort level...

You cannot adjust the system duringremote start operation. Turn the ignitionon to return the system to its previoussettings. You can now make adjustments.You will need to turn certainvehicle-dependent features back on, suchas: • heated seats • heated mirrors • heated rear window. You can adjust the ...

SITTING IN THE CORRECTPOSITION WARNINGS Sitting improperly, out of position orwith the seat back reclined too farcan take weight off the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passengersensing system, resulting in serious injuryor death in the event of a crash. Always situpright against your se...

WARNINGS Install the head restraint properly tohelp minimize the risk of neck injuryin the event of a crash. Note: Adjust the seat back to an upright driving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forwa...

Installing the Head Restraint Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks. Folding the Head Restraint 1. Press and hold button E. 2. Pull it back up to reset. Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped) The front head restraints may have a tiltingfeature for ...

Recline Adjustment ( WARNING Do not place cargo or any objectsbehind the seat back before returningit to the original position. Pull on the seat back to make sure that it has fullylatched after returning the seat back to itsoriginal position. An unlatched seat maybecome dangerous if you stop suddenl...

( Power Lumbar (If Equipped) ( MEMORY FUNCTION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNINGS Before activating the seat memory,make sure that the area immediatelysurrounding the seat is clear of obstructions and that all occupants areclear of moving parts. Do not use the memory functionwhen your vehicle is moving. This fe...

( Saving a Pre-Set Position 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to your desired position. 3. Press and hold the desired memory button until you hear a single chime. Recalling a Pre-Set Position Press and release the memory buttonassociated with your desired drivingposi...

HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven ...

HomeLink® Wireless ControlSystem (If Equipped) WARNING Do not use the system with anygarage door opener that does nothave the safety stop and reverse feature as required by U.S. Federal SafetyStandards (this includes any garage dooropener manufactured before April 1, 1982).A garage door opener which...

12 Volt DC Power Point WARNING Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigar lightersocket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter can cause damage notcovered by your warranty, and can resultin fire or serious injury. Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery will disc...

The power point temporarily turns offpower if the 150 watt limit is exceeded. Itcan also switch to a fault mode when it isoverloaded, overheated, or shorted. Unplugyour device and switch the ignition off thenon for overloading and shorting conditions.Let the system cool off, then turn theignition of...

CENTER CONSOLE Stow items in the cupholder carefully asitems may become loose during hardbraking, acceleration or collisions, includinghot drinks which may spill. Available console features include: A B C ( Cupholder A Storage compartment withauxiliary power point, auxiliaryinput jack, USB port and ...

GENERAL INFORMATION If you disconnect the battery, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approximately 5 miles(8 kilometers) after you reconnect it. Thisis because the engine management systemmust realign itself with the engine. You candisregard any unusual drivingcharacter...

STARTING A GASOLINEENGINE When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases, this helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down automatically, have yourvehicle checked by an authorized dealer. Before starting the engine check thefollowing: • Make sure all occupants have fas...

Within 20 seconds of switching the engineoff, press the brake pedal and press thebutton. After 20 seconds have expired, youcan no longer restart the engine withoutthe key present inside your vehicle. Once the engine has started, it remainsrunning until you press the button, even ifthe system does no...

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes WARNING If you smell exhaust fumes insideyour vehicle, have your vehiclechecked by your authorized dealer immediately. Do not drive your vehicle ifyou smell exhaust fumes. Carbonmonoxide is present in exhaust fumes.Take precautions to avoid its dangerouseffects. Import...

• Make sure the system is unplugged andproperly stowed before driving yourvehicle. Make sure the protective coverseals the prongs of the block heatercord plug when not in use. • Make sure the heater system ischecked for proper operation beforewinter. Using the Engine Block Heater Make sure the recep...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS Do not overfill the fuel tank. Thepressure in an overfilled tank maycause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be underpressure. If you hear a hissing soundnear the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel capless fuel system), do not refuel untilthe sound stop...

FUEL QUALITY Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause vehicle damage,a loss of vehicle performance and repairsmay not be covered under warranty. Choosing the Right Fuel Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADEDfuel blended with a maximum of 15%ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85),dies...

WARNINGS Do not try to pry open or push openthe capless fuel system with foreignobjects. This could damage the fuel system and its seal and cause injury to youor others. Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels; they will not work with the capless fuel systemand can damage it. The included funnel hasbee...

Use the following guidelines to avoidelectrostatic charge build-up when fillingan ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on theground. • Do not fill a fuel container while it is inthe vehicle (including the cargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contactwith the fuel containe...

If this action corrects the problem, themessage may not reset immediately. Itmay take several driving cycles for themessage to turn off. A driving cycleconsists of an engine start-up (after fouror more hours with the engine off) followedby city or highway driving. Continuing todrive with the message...

the engine. If the service engine soonindicator blinks eight times, it means thatthe vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; ifthe service engine soon indicator stays onsolid, it means that the vehicle is ready forI/M testing. The OBD-II system is designed to checkthe emission control system during no...

5. Calculate fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons used (ForMetric: Multiply liters used by 100, thendivide by kilometers traveled). Keep a record for at least one month andrecord the type of driving (city or highway).This provides an accurate estimate of thevehicle’s fuel economy under...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNINGS Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the keywhenever you leave your vehicle. Do not apply the brake pedal andaccelerator pedal simultaneously.Applying both pedals simultan...

SelectShift Automatic®Transmission (If Equipped) Your SelectShift automatic transmissiongives you the ability to manually changegears if you'd like. To use SelectShift, movethe gearshift lever into S (Sport). Now youcan use the +/- buttons on the side of yourgearshift lever to select gears. When usi...

3. Locate the white lever located on the left side of the shifter. 4. Using the tool move the white lever towards the rear of the shifter. 5. While holding the white lever in the rear position, move the shifter from the parkposition. 6. Press the shifter bezel back into the top finish panel until it...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION This system is a proactive system. It hasthe ability to anticipate wheel slip andtransfer torque to the rear wheels beforeslip occurs. Even when wheel slip is notpresent, the system is continuously makingadjustments to the torque distribution, inan attempt to improve straight ...

GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding orcontinuous squeal sound is present, thebrake linings may be worn-out and shouldbe inspected by an authorized dealer. If thevehicle has continuous vibration or shudderin the steering wheel while bra...

PARKING BRAKE WARNING Always set the parking brake fullyand leave your vehicle with thetransmission selector lever in position P . Note: Do not press the release button while pulling the lever up. To apply the parking brake: 1. Press the foot brake pedal firmly. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up to...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The traction control system helps avoiddrive wheel spin and loss of traction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the systemapplies the brakes to individual wheelsand, when needed, reduces engine powerat the same time. If the wheels spin whenaccelerating on slippery or loose surf...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS Vehicle modifications involvingbraking system, aftermarket roofracks, suspension, steering system, tire construction and wheel and tire sizemay change the handling characteristicsof the vehicle and may adversely affectthe performance of the AdvanceTracsystem. In addit...

USING STABILITY CONTROL AdvanceTrac® with Roll StabilityControl™ (RSC®) The system automatically activates whenyou start your engine. The AdvanceTracwith RSC system cannot be completelyturned off, but the electronic stabilitycontrol and roll stability control portionsof the system are disabled when ...

PARKING AID (IF EQUIPPED) WARNINGS To help avoid personal injury, pleaseread and understand the limitationsof the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some(generally large and fixed) objects whenmoving in reverse on a flat surface atparking speeds. Traffic control systems,...

( $ Coverage area of up to 6 feet(1.8 meters) from the rearbumper. There is decreasedcoverage area at the outercorners of the bumper. A The system detects certain objects whilethe transmission is in R (Reverse): • and moving toward a stationary objectat a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less • but not mo...

For specific information on the reversesensing portion of the system, refer to thatsection. ( Press the button to switch the system off.It will remain off for the entire ignitioncycle. The system can also be switched offthrough the information display. ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING This s...

Press the button. The touch screendisplays a message and a correspondinggraphic to indicate it's searching for aparking space. Use the turn signal toindicate which side of the vehicle you want the system to search on. Note: If the turn signal is not on, the system automatically searches on the vehic...

If a problem occurs with the system, awarning message is displayed, followedby a chime. Occasional system messagesmay occur in normal operation. For recurring or frequent system faults, contactan authorized dealer to have your vehicleserviced. Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for ...

The system does not position the vehicle where I want in the space A parked vehicle has a high attachment (i.e. salt sprayer, snowplow, moving truck bed,etc.) The parking space length or position of parked objects changed after your vehicle passed The temperature around your vehicle changes quickly ...

Note: If the image comes on while the transmission is not in R (Reverse), have thesystem inspected by your authorized dealer. Note: When towing, the camera only sees what is being towed behind your vehicle.This might not provide adequate coverageas it usually provides in normal operationand some obj...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a setspeed without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS Do not use cruise control in heavytraffic, on winding roads or when theroad surface is slippery. When you are going downhill, yourspeed may increase abo...

BLIND SPOT MONITOR Blind Spot Information System(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (If Equipped) WARNING To help avoid injuries, NEVER use theBLIS as a replacement for using theinterior and exterior mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changinglanes. BLIS is not a replacement for carefuldrivi...

Reasons for messages being displayed Clean the fascia area in front of the radar or remove the obstruction. The radar surface is dirty or obstructed Drive normally in traffic fora few minutes to allow the radar to detect passing vehicles so it can clear the blocked state. The radar surface is not di...

ECO MODE This system assists you in driving moreefficiently by constantly monitoringcharacteristics of gear changing,anticipation of traffic conditions andspeeds while driving. The value of these characteristics isrepresented by petals shown in the display,with five petals being the most efficient.T...

REAR UNDER FLOORSTORAGE Passenger Compartment Floor ( The under floor storage compartment islocated behind the front passenger seat. Cargo Management System (If Equipped) ( The system is located in the floor of thecargo area. Lift the handle to open. Adjustable Load Floor (If Equipped) ( Vehicles wi...

( Insert the ends of the cargo shade into themounting features located behind the rearseat on the rear trim panels to install thecargo shade. To operate the cargo shade: 1. Pull the rear edge of the cargo shaderearward. 2. Secure both ends of the support rod into the retention slots located on there...

Note: If you cannot loosen the thumbwheel with your hand, loosen the fastener head.You can also use a small screwdriver orsimilar tool to loosen the thumbwheel byinserting the shaft between the two paddlesof the thumbwheel and rotating it loose. 2. Remove the crossbar by sliding the ends off of the ...

Cargo Weight - includes all weight added to the Base CurbWeight, including cargo andoptional equipment. When towing,trailer tongue load or king pinweight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on eachaxle (front and rear) includingvehicle curb weight and a...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNINGS Do not exceed the GVWR or theGAWR specified on the certificationlabel. Towing trailers beyond the maximumrecommended gross trailer weightexceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage,transmission damage, structural damage,loss of vehicle control, vehicl...

RECOMMENDED TOWINGWEIGHTS Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration listed in the chartbelow. Note: Be sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 20 feet 2 (1.86 meters 2 ) if your vehicle is not equipped with a towing package or 30 feet 2 (2.79 m...

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer until you drive yourvehicle at least 1000 miles (1600kilometers). • Consult your local motor vehicle lawsfor towing a trailer. • See the instructions included withtowing accessories for the properinstallation and...

Before Towing a Trailer Practice turning, stopping and backing upto get the feel of your vehicle-trailercombination before starting on a trip.When turning, make wider turns so thetrailer wheels clear curbs and otherobstacles. When Towing a Trailer • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113km/h) during t...

TOWING POINTS Recovery Hook Location If your vehicle is equipped with a screw-inrecovery hook, it is located in the sparewheel well. If your vehicle is not equipped with arecovery hook, you can purchase one fromyour dealer. Installing the Recovery Hook The screw-in recovery hook has a left-handthrea...

It is acceptable to have your front-wheeldrive vehicle towed from the front if usingproper wheel lift equipment to raise thefront wheels off the ground. When towingin this manner, the rear wheels can remainon the ground. Front-wheel drive vehicles must have thefront wheels placed on a tow dolly when...

BREAKING-IN You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 miles (480kilometers). During this time, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speedfrequently and change up through thegears early. D...

( When driving through water, traction orbrake capability may be limited. Also,water may enter your engine’s air intakeand severely damage your engine or yourvehicle may stall. Once through the water, always dry thebrakes by moving your vehicle slowly whileapplying light pressure on the brake pedal....

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: GettingRoadside Assistance To fully assist you should you have avehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadsideassistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The service is available: • 24 hours, sev...

Canadian customers who need to obtainroadside information, call1-800-665-2006 or visit our website atwww.ford.ca. HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery will lose charge. Theremay be insufficient power to restart yourengine. The hazard warning button isloca...

Park the booster vehicle close to the hoodof the disabled vehicle, making sure thetwo vehicles do not touch. Turn allaccessories off. Connecting the Jumper Cables WARNING Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,engine rocker covers, the intakemanifold or electrical components as grounding points. Sta...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOUNEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must beperformed by an authorized dealer. Whileany authorized dealer handling your vehicleline will provide warranty service, werecommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensureyour continued satisfaction. Please n...

THE BETTER BUSINESSBUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINEPROGRAM (U.S. ONLY) Your satisfaction is important to FordMotor Company and to your dealer. If awarranty concern has not been resolvedusing the three-step procedure outlinedearlier in this chapter in the Getting theServices you need section, you may beeligibl...

To contact NHTSA, you may callthe Vehicle Safety Hotlinetoll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153); go tohttp://www.safercar.gov; or writeto: Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue,Southeast Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain otherinformation about motor vehiclesafety fromhttp://www.safe...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING Always replace a fuse with one thathas the specified amperage rating.Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage andcould start a fire. ( If electrical components in the vehicle arenot working, a fuse may have blown. Blownfuses are identified...

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Pre-Fuse Box Your vehicle is equipped with a pre-fusebox located in the engine compartmentattached to the positive battery post. Thisbox contains several high current fuses. Ifreplacement of these high current fuses isrequired, see your authorized dealer. Power Distribution ...

The fuses are coded as follows: 214 Escape (TM2) Fuses

Protected components Fuse amp rating Fuse or relay number Radio, Navigation DVD player, Touchscreen, Hazard light switch, Door lockswitch 15A 79 Moonroof supply 20A 80 Radio frequency receiver 5A 81 Windshield washer relay 20A 82 Central locking 20A 83 Drive door unlock supply, Double lock 20A 84 El...

GENERAL INFORMATION Have your vehicle serviced regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resalevalue. There is a large network of Fordauthorized dealers that are there to helpyou with their professional servicingexpertise. We believe that their speciallytrained technicians are best qualified ...

( 2. Move the catch to the right. ( 3. Open the hood and support it with the prop rod. Closing the Hood 1. Remove the prop rod from the catchand secure properly after use. 2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop from under its own weight for the last8 - 11 inches (20 – 30 centimeters). Note: Make sur...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.6LECOBOOST™ ( MIN A MAX B ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0LECOBOOST™/2.5L ( MIN A MAX B ENGINE OIL CHECK Note: Check the level before starting the engine. Note: Make sure that the level is between the MIN and the MAX marks. 1. Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground. 2. Turn t...

1. Remove the filler cap. 2. Add engine oil that meets the Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications (page ?). 3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance. Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem Note: Reset the oil life monitoring only after an oil change. 1. ...

Recycled Engine Coolant Ford Motor Company does not recommendthe use of recycled engine coolant since aFord-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Always dispose of used automotive fluidsin a responsible manner. Follow yourcommunity’s regulations and standardsfor recycling and disposing of ...

When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS Fail-safe mode is for use duringemergencies only. Operate thevehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as necessary to bring the vehicle to rest ina safe location and seek immediate repairs.When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle willhave limited power, will not be...

FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetimefuel filter that is integrated with the fueltank. Regular maintenance or replacementis not needed. WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING If you operate your vehicle intemperatures below 40°F (5°C), usewasher fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure to use wa...

7. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filterhousing and cover to make sure no dirtgets in the engine and to make sure youhave a good seal. 8. Slide the open end of the air filter element in first, below the tab. Thenpush the closed end cap into thebottom of the tray. The closed end capshould fit i...

( 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto aim the headlamp. The horizontaledge of the brighter light should touchthe horizontal reference line. 6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. Vehicle...

REMOVING A HEADLAMP 2 2 ( 1. Make sure the headlamp control is inthe off position and open the hood. 2. Remove the two screws from the headlamp assembly. 3. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly as far as possible towards the front ofthe vehicle to disengage it from thelower fixing point. 4. Carefull...

Headlamp: A B C ( Side marker A Low beam headlamp B High beam headlamp C High beam headlamp: 2 4 ( 1. Remove the headlamp. 2. Remove service cap. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Remove bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning itcounterclockwise, then pull it straightout. Low beam headla...

Replacing Side Marker Bulbs ( 1. Remove the bulb socket from theheadlamp assembly by turning itcounterclockwise. 2. Remove the bulb by gently pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing Fog, Park and TurnSignal Bulbs A B C ( Fog Lamp A Park Lamp B Turn ...

BULB SPECIFICATION CHART Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America to ensure lampperformance, light brightness and patternand safe visibility. The correct bulbs willnot damage the lamp assembly or void thelamp assemb...

GENERAL INFORMATION Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer hasmany quality products available to cleanyour vehicle and protect its finishes. CLEANING PRODUCTS For best results, use the following productsor products of equivalent quality: Motorcraft® Bug and Tar Remover(ZC-42) Motorcraft® Custom Brig...

• Wash the vehicle first, using cool orlukewarm water and a neutral pHshampoo, such as Motorcraft® DetailWash. • Use Motorcraft® Custom Bright MetalCleaner. Apply the product as youwould a wax to clean bumpers andother chrome parts; allow the cleanerto dry for a few minutes, then wipe offthe haze wi...

CLEANING THE ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage. • Do not spray a hot e...

4. Remove the soaked cloth and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to clean thearea by using a rubbing motion for 60seconds. 5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth. CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED) For routine cleaning, wipe the surface witha soft, damp cloth. F...

VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for anextended period of time (30 days or more),read the following maintenancerecommendations to make sure yourvehicle stays in good operating condition. All motor vehicles and their componentswere engineered and tested for reliable,regular driving...

Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset memory features. Brakes • Make sure brakes and parking brakeare fully released. Tires • Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under vehicle are covered withgrease to pr...

GENERAL INFORMATION Notice to utility vehicle and truckowners WARNINGS Utility vehicles have a significantlyhigher rollover rate than other typesof vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from a rollover orother crash you must avoid sharp turns andabrupt maneuvers, drive at safe spee...

TIRE CARE Information About Uniform TireQuality Grading ( Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. The Qualitygrades can be found where applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulderand maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AATemperature A . These Ti...

high temperature can cause the materialof the tire to degenerate and reduce tirelife, and excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. The grade Ccorresponds to a level of performancewhich all passenger car tires must meetunder the Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard No. 139. Grades B and ...

* Sidewall of the tire: Area between the bead area and thetread. * Tread area of the tire: Area of the perimeter of the tire thatcontacts the road when mountedon the vehicle. * Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tubeassembly upon which the tirebeads are seated. Information Conta...

B. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimetersfrom sidewall edge to sidewalledge. In general, the larger thenumber, the wider the tire. C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width. D. R: Indicates a radial type tire. E. 15: Indicates the wheel or ...

* Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B andC, representing the tire'sresistance to the generation ofheat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoorlaboratory test wheel. M. Maximum Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufact...

C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressurewhen the tire is used as a dual,defined as four tires on the rearaxle (a total of six or more tires onthe vehicle). D. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tirepressur...

C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width. Numbers of 70 orlower indicate a short sidewall. D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire. R: Indicates a radial type tire. E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you changeyour wheel size, you will have ...

Always inflate your tires to theFord recommended inflationpressure even if it is less than themaximum inflation pressureinformation found on the tire. TheFord recommended tire inflationpressure is found on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label(affixed to either the door hingepillar, door-latch po...

WARNINGS Always inflate steel carcass tires with aremote air fill with the person inflatingstanding at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66meters) away from the wheel and tireassembly Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when theroad tires are replaced on yourvehicle It is recommended that the...

Four-wheel drive vehicles (fronttires on the left side of thediagram) ( Sometimes irregular tire wear canbe corrected by rotating the tires. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING Snow tires must be the same size,load index, speed rating as thoseoriginally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommend...

Changing Tires With a TirePressure Monitoring System ( Note: Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor located inside the wheeland tire assembly cavity. The pressuresensor is attached to the valve stem. Thepressure sensor is covered by the tire and isnot visible unless the tire is remov...

Customer action required Possible cause Low tire pressure warning light 1. Make sure tires are at the proper pres-sure. See Inflating your tires in thischapter. 2. After inflating your tires to themanufacturer’s recommended pressureas shown on the Tire Label (located onthe edge of driver’s door or t...

How Temperature Affects Your TirePressure The tire pressure monitoring systemmonitors tire pressure in each pneumatictire. While driving in a normal manner, atypical passenger tire inflation pressuremay increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28kPa) from a cold start situation. If thevehicle is stationary ...

1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size andmay have Temporary Use Only molded inthe sidewall. 2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has a label on the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL ANDTIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USEONLY. When driving ...

( TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materialspresent on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub,brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any f...

( Wheel pilot bore A Inspect the wheel pilot bore andmounting surface prior to installation.Remove any visible corrosion or looseparticles. 272 Escape (TM2) Wheels and Tires

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2.5L engine 2.0L EcoBoost engine 1.6L EcoBoost engine Engine 152 122 98 Cubic inches Minimum 87 octane Minimum 87 octane Minimum 87 octane Required fuel 9.7:1 9.3:1 10.0:1 Compression ratio 0.049-0.053 in. (1.25-1.35 mm) 0.027-0.031 in. (0.70-0.80 mm) 0.027-0.031 in. (0.70- 0.8...

A. Long drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine B. Short drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine MOTORCRAFT PARTS 2.5L engine 2.0L EcoBoost® engine 1.6L EcoBoost® engine Component FA-1908 Air filter element 1 FL-910-S Oil filter 2 BXT-96R-500 Battery BXT-96R-590 AYFS-...

TRANSMISSION CODEDESIGNATION ( The transmission code is on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label. Thefollowing table shows the transmissioncode along with the transmissiondescription. Code Description 6 Six-speed automatic transmission 6F35 276 Escape (TM2) Capacities and Specifications

For a complete listing of the accessoriesthat are available for your vehicle, pleasecontact your dealer or visit our online storeat: Accessories.Ford.com (U.S. only). Ford Custom Accessories are available foryour vehicle through your local Ford or Fordof Canada dealer. Ford Motor Companywill repair ...

GENERAL INFORMATION ( SYNC is an in-vehicle communicationssystem that works with yourBluetooth-enabled cellular phone andportable media player. This allows you to: • Make and receive calls. • Access and play music from yourportable music player. • Use 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Reportand SYNC Servic...

Times are subject to change due toholidays. SYNC Owner Account Why do I need a SYNC owner account? • Required to activate Vehicle HealthReport and to view the reports online. • Required to activate thesubscription-based SYNC Services andto personalize your Saved Points andFavorites. • Essential for ...

System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to thevehicle's SYNC module. Ford MotorCompany and Ford of Canada will notaccess the system data for any purposeother than as described absent consent, acourt order, or where required by lawenforcement, other governmentauthorities, o...

System Interaction and Feedback The system provides feedback throughaudible tones, prompts, questions andspoken confirmations depending on thesituation and the chosen level ofinteraction (voice settings). You cancustomize the voice recognition system toprovide more or less instruction andfeedback. T...

The system: When you say: Makes a best guess from the media candidate list. The system may occasion- ally ask you questions. "Media candidate lists off" Clarifies your voice command for media candidates. "Media candidate lists on" Makes a best guess from the phone candidate list. The...

Pairing a Phone for the First Time Note: SYNC can support downloading up to approximately 2000 entries perBluetooth-enabled cellular phone. Note: Make sure to switch on the ignition and the radio. Put the transmission inposition P . Note: To scroll through the menus, press the up and down arrows on ...

"DIAL" "Delete" (deletes one digit) "Plus" "Star" Note: To exit dial mode, press and hold the phone button or press MENU to go to the phone menu. "MENU" "(Phone) connections" "(Phone) settings (message) notification off" "(Phone) settings (...

Receiving Calls When receiving a call, you can: • Answer the call by pressing the phonebutton. • Reject the call by pressing and holdingthe phone button. • Ignore the call by doing nothing. Phone Options during an ActiveCall During an active call, you have more menufeatures, which become available s...

You can: When you select: 1. Press OK to confirm and enter. If your phonebook has fewer than 255 listings, they appear alphabetically in flatfile mode. If there are more than 255 entries, the systemorganizes them into alphabetical categories.2. Scroll until the desired contact appears, then press OK...

6. Press OK when the contact appears and press OK again to confirm whenthe system asks if you would like tosend the message. The system sends each text message with the followingsignature: "This message was sentfrom my <Ford or Lincoln>". Pre-defined text message options Can't talk rig...

You can: When you select: Select Off if you do not want to download your phonebookevery time your phone connects to SYNC. Your phonebook,call history and text messages can only be accessed whenyour specific phone is connected to SYNC. Exit the current menu. Return * Downloading times are phone-depen...

Vehicle Health Report WARNING Always follow scheduledmaintenance instructions, regularlyinspect your vehicle, and seek repair for any damage or problem you suspect.Vehicle Health Report supplements, butcannot replace, normal maintenance andvehicle inspection. Vehicle Health Reportonly monitors certa...

Vehicle health report options Automatic Reports: Press OK to and select On or Off. Select On to have SYNC automatically prompt you to run a health report at certain mileage intervals. * User Preferences: Press OK to select and enter themenu. Scroll to select from: Mileage Intervals: Press OK . Scrol...

Directions or Business search to speakwith a live operator. The system mayprompt you to speak with an operatorwhen it has difficulty matching yourvoice request. The live operator canassist you by searching for businessesby name or by category, residentialaddresses by street address or byname or spec...

SYNC Services quick tips You can even access your account outside your vehicle.Just use the number on your phone's call history. Trafficand Directions features do not function properly butinformation services and the 411 connect and text messagefeatures are available. USING SYNC™ WITH YOURMEDIA PLAY...

"USB" "Refine album <name>" 1,2 "Autoplay off" "Refine artist <name>" 1,2 "Autoplay on" "Refine song <name>" 1 "Connections" "Refine track <name>" 1,2 "Pause" "Repeat off" "Play" "Repe...

Voice command guide Turn autoplay on to listen to music processed duringindexing. Turn autoplay off to allow the indexing process to finish before the system plays any of your music. * "Autoplay" The system searches all the data from your indexed musicand, if available, begins to play the ch...

Media Menu Features The media menu allows you to select yourmedia source, how to play your music(such as by artist, genre, shuffle or repeat), and also to add, connect or delete devices. 1. Press AUX and then MENU to enter the media menu. 2. Scroll to cycle through: You can: When you select: Play yo...

You can: When you select: Access Bluetooth Device menu listings (Add, Connect, Setas Primary, On and Off, Delete) as well as Advanced menulistings (prompts, languages, defaults, master reset, installapplication and system information). System Settings Press OK to exit the media menu. Exit Media Menu...

SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,should questions arise, see the tablesbelow. Use the website at any time to check yourphone's compatibility, register youraccount and set preferences as well asaccess a customer representative via anonline chat (during certain hours). Vi...

USB and media issues Possible solution(s) Possible cause(s) Issue · Make sure you insert theUSB cable properly into thedevice and the USB port.· Make sure that the devicedoes not have an auto-install program or activesecurity settings. Make sure you are notleaving the device in yourvehicle during ve...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagai...

Safety Information WARNING Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagain...

Using Voice Recognition This system helps you control manyfeatures using voice commands. Thisallows you to keep your hands on thewheel and focus on what is in front of you.The system provides feedback throughaudible tones, prompts, questions andspoken confirmations depending on thesituation and the ...

What Can I Say? To access the available voice commandsfor the current session, do one of thefollowing: • During a voice session, press the Helpicon (?) in the lower left status bar ofthe screen. • Say, "What can I say?" for anon-screen listing of the possible voicecommands associated with yo...

Using Voice Commands with theTouchscreen Options Your voice system has a dual mode featurewhich allows you to switch between usingvoice commands and making on-screen selections. This is available only when thesystem displays a list of candidatesgenerated during a voice session. Forexample, when ente...

Note: If the battery has been disconnected, your vehicle needs to acquire a GPS signalto update the clock. Once your vehicleacquires the signal, it may take a fewminutes for the update to display the correcttime. ( 1. Press the Settings icon > Clock . 2. Press + and - to adjust the time. From thi...

Sound ( Press the Settings icon > Sound , then select from the following: Sound Settings DSP * Bass Occupancy Mode * Midrange Speed Compensated Volume Treble Set Balance and Fade * Your vehicle may not have these sound settings. Vehicle ( Press the Settings icon > Vehicle , then select from th...

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Network (Client) Mode turns the Wi-Fi feature on and off in your vehicle. Make sure you turn it on forconnectivity purposes. Wi-Fi Settings Choose a Wireless Network allows you to use a previ- ously stored wireless network. You can categorize byalphabetical listing, priority and signal s...

( TheWi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark ofthe Wi-Fi Alliance. Help ( Press the Settings icon > Help , then select from the following: Help View your vehicle's current location, if your vehicle isequipped with navigation. If your vehicle is not equippedwith navigation, nothing displays. ...

To access Help using the voice commands,press the voice button, then, after the tone, say "Help". The system provides allowablevoice commands for the current mode. ENTERTAINMENT ABCD E F G H ( AM 1, AM 2 and AM AST A FM 1, FM 2 and FM AST B SIRIUS C CD D USB E Touch this button to scroll dow...

than analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visitwww.hdradio.com. When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the following indicators o...

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential reception issues If you are listening to a multicast station and you are onthe fringe of the reception area, the station may mute dueto weak signal strength. Reception area If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back tothe analog bro...

Potential station issues Action Cause Issues No action required. This is abroadcast issue. This is poor time alignmentby the radio broadcaster. Echo, stutter, skip or repeatin audio.Increase or decrease inaudio volume. No action required. Thereception issue may clear upas you continue to drive. The ...

"RADIO" "FM autoset preset <#>" "<87.9-107.9>" "FM preset <#>" "<87.9-107.9> HD" 1 "FM 1" "<530-1710>" "FM 1 preset <#>" "AM" "FM 2" "AM <530-1710>" "FM 2 preset <...

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN) You need your ESN to activate, modify ortrack your satellite radio account. The ESN is on the System Information Screen (SRESN:XXXXXXXXXXXX). To access yourESN, touch the bottom left corner of thetouchscreen. Touch SIRIUS > Options . SIRIUS Satellite ...

Troubleshooting tips Action Cause Radio display The signal is blocked. Whenyou move into an open area,the signal should return. The signal is lost from theSIRIUS satellite or SIRIUStower to your vehicleantenna. No Signal. No action required. Theprocess may take up tothree minutes. Update of channelp...

CD ( Press the lower left corner of thetouchscreen, and then select the CD tab. You can also advance and reverse thecurrent track or current folder, if applicable. Repeat Touch this button to repeat the currentlyplaying track, all tracks on the disc or turnthe feature off if already on. Shuffle Touc...

"CD" "Repeat off" "Repeat track" "Shuffle" "Shuffle CD" * "Shuffle folder" * "Shuffle off" "Help" * This applies to WMA or MP3 files only. SD Card Slot and USB Port SD Card Note: Your SD card slot is spring-loaded. To remove the SD card...

This feature allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks, flash drivesor thumb drives, and charge devices if theysupport this feature. In order to playback video from your iPod®or iPhone®, you must have a specialcombination USB/RCA composite videocable (which you can buy from Apple®).W...

"BROWSE" "Audiobook <name>" "All audiobooks" "Author <name>" "All authors" "Composer <name>" "All composers" "Folder <name>" "All folders" "Genre <name>" "All genres" "Playlist &...

3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned FMstation or a CD (if there is a CD alreadyloaded into the system). 4. Adjust the volume as desired. 5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to ½ the maximum. 6. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen...

Note: Select SYNC , and a six-digit PIN appears on your device. 3. If you are prompted to enter a PIN on your device, it does not support SecureSimple Pairing. To pair, enter the PINdisplayed on the touchscreen. Skip thenext step. 4. When prompted on your phone’s display, confirm that the PIN provid...

Phonebook Phonebook Touch this button to accessand call any contacts in your previouslydownloaded phone book. The systemplaces the entries in alphabeticalcategories summarized at the top of thescreen. To turn on contact picture settings, if yourdevice supports this feature, press Phone > Settings...

• Send , which sends the message as it is. • Edit Text , which allows you to customize the pre-defined message orcreate a message on your own. You can then preview the message, verifythe recipient as well as update themessage list, and send it to a connecteddevice (such as a USB drive). Text message...

"PHONE" "Pair phone" "Call <name> on cell" "Privacy on" 1 "Call <name> on other" "Read text message" "Call voicemail" "Reply to text messages" "Dial" "Turn ringer off" "Do not disturb off" "Turn r...

INFORMATION ABCD E ( SYNC Services A SIRIUS Travel Link B Alerts C Calendar D SYNC Applications E Under the Information menu, you canaccess features such as: • SYNC Services • SIRIUS Travel Link • Alerts • Calendar • SYNC Applications ( If your vehicle is equipped withNavigation, press the Informati...

SIRIUS Travel Link (If Equipped) WARNING Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We ...

"SIRIUS TRAVEL LINK" "5-day weather forecast" "Fuel prices" "Movie listings" "Sports headlines" "Sports schedules" "Sports scores" "Traffic" "Weather" "Weather map" "Help" * If you say "Sports headlines",...

Additional Sports-related Voice Commands "NBA scores" "MLS headlines" "Baseball headlines" "NFL headlines" "MLS schedule" "Baseball schedule" "NFL schedule" "MLS scores" "Baseball scores" "NFL scores" "Motor sports h...

Note: Your Vehicle Health Report feature requires activation prior to use. Visitwww.SYNCMyRide.com to register. Thereis no fee or subscription associated withVehicle Health Report, but you must registerto use this feature. Note: This feature may not function properly if you have enabled caller IDblo...

Manual airflow distribution controls:Footwell and Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents, floor vents and rearseat floor vents, and provides outside air to reduce window fogging. Panel: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. Panel and Floor: Dist...

NAVIGATION Note: The navigation SD card must be in the SD card slot to operate the navigationsystem. If you need a replacement SD card,see an authorized dealer. Note: The SD card slot is spring-loaded. To remove the SD card, just push the card inand release it. Do not attempt to pull thecard out to ...

When programming a point of interestdestination, the system allows you to sortthe resulting lists alphabetically, bydistance or by cityseekr listings (ifavailable). Pressing the Search Area button allows you to search for points of interest nearby,near a city or state or near a destination, ifa rout...

Traffic Alert Notification Have the system display traffic alertnotifications. Other traffic alert features allows you toturn on certain, or all, traffic icons on themap such as road work, incident, accidentsand closed roads. Scroll down to view allthe different types of alerts. Turn thesefeatures O...

"NAVIGATION" "Destination" * "Zoom city" "Zoom country" "Zoom minimum" "Zoom maximum" "Zoom province" "Zoom state" "Zoom street" "Zoom to <distance>" "Help" * If you say "Destination", you can then ...

END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT SYNC® End User LicenseAgreement (EULA) • You have acquired a device ("DEVICE")that includes software licensed by FordMotor Company and its affiliates("FORD MOTOR COMPANY") from anaffiliate of Microsoft Corporation("MS") . Those installed softwareprod...

any termination or expiration of thisAgreement. You agree that you will use theTeleNav Software only for your personalbusiness or leisure purposes, and not toprovide commercial navigation services toother parties. 3.1 License Limitations You agree not to do any of the following:(a) reverse engineer,...

General Maintenance Information Why Maintain Your Vehicle? Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted...

Check every month Engine oil level. Function of all interior and exterior lights. Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months Battery connections. Clean if necessary. Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooli...

Multi-Point Inspection Hazard warning system operation Accessory drive belt(s) Horn operation Battery performance Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses Engine air filter Suspension components for leaks or damage Exhaust system Steering and linkage Exterior lamps operation Tires (including spare) fo...

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message Vehicle use and example Miles (kilometers) Normal 7500-10000 (12000-16000) Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling Severe 5000-7499 (8000-11999) Moderate to heavy load or towin...

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display * Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag. * Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals....

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( 5HSDLU 2UGHU 'LVWDQFH (QJLQH KRXUV RSWLRQDO 0XOWLSRLQW LQVSHFWLRQ UHFRPPHQGHG 6LJQDWXUH 'HDOHU VWDPS Exceptions There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule: Normal vehicle axle maintenance : Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units withsynthetic fluid and light-duty trucksequipped with For...

Hot climate oil change intervals : Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 5000 mile...

4 4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive......................................153 A A/C See: Climate Control..........................................115 About This Manual...........................................7 Protecting the Environment................................7 ABS See: Brakes.........................

B Blind Spot Monitor.......................................173 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert.................................173 Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........219 Booster Seats....................................................17 Types of B...

Daytime Running Lamps..............................71 Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps...............72Vehicle with High Intensity Discharge Headlamps.........................................................72 Direction Indicators........................................72Driver and Passenger Airbags....

Rear Seats.......................................................128 Folding the Seat back.......................................128Recline Adjustment...........................................128Unfolding the Seat back..................................128 Rear Under Floor Storage......................

Settings...........................................................329 Clock.......................................................................329Display...................................................................330Settings....................................................................