Ford 2015 Escape- Manuals

ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know aboutit, the greater the safety and pleasure youwill get from driving it. WARNING Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control,...

Panic alarm E139213 Parking aid Parking brake Power steering fluid Power windows front/rear Power window lockout Service engine soon Side airbag E167012 Shield the eyes E138639 Stability control Windshield wash and wipe DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are...

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, 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 recommendagainst the use of any h...

Front Exterior Overview E178121 See Locking and Unlocking (page 58). See Keyless Entry (page 65). A See Changing the Wiper Blades (page 221). B See Maintenance (page 210). C See Towing Points (page 183). D See Changing a Bulb (page 224). E Tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 25...

Vehicle Interior Overview E152443 F A E B C D H I G See Transmission (page 139). A See Locking and Unlocking (page 58). B See Power Windows (page 79). See Exterior Mirrors (page 80). C See Head Restraints (page 111). D See Fastening the Safety Belts (page 32). E See Rear Seats (page 116). F See Manu...

Instrument Panel Overview E178122 Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 77). High beam. See Lighting Control (page 74). A Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 84). See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 86). B Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 71). C Information and entertainm...

Ignition switch. See Ignition Switch (page 125). N Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 69). O Horn. P Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 161). Q Information display controls. See Information Displays (page 90). R Lighting control. See Lighting Contr...

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 ...

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...

Combining Safety Belt and LATCHLower Anchors for Attaching ChildSafety Seats When used in combination, either thesafety belt or the LATCH lower anchorsmay be attached first, provided a properinstallation is achieved. Attach the tetherstrap afterward, if included with the childseat. Using Tether Stra...

E142539 3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. 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. BOOST...

Types of Booster Seats E68924 • Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove the shield. If avehicle seating position has a low seatback or no head restraint, a backlessbooster seat may place your child's head(as measured at the tops of the ears)above the top of...

E142597 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 instr...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Use any attachment method as indicated below by X Combined weight of child and child seat Restraint Type Safety belt only Safety beltand LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) Safety belt and top tether anchor LATCH (lower ancho...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS Always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap beltsnug and 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 your vehicle ismoving. The...

E142590 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 cente...

How to Use the Automatic LockingMode E142591 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 the...

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. E87511 To adjust the shoulder...

SAFETY BELT MINDER Belt-Minder™ This feature supplements the safety beltwarning function by providing additionalreminders that intermittently sound a toneand illuminate the safety belt warning lightwhen you are in the driver seat or you havea front seat passenger and a safety belt isunbuckled. The s...

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 your vehicle,including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag s...

DRIVER AND PASSENGERAIRBAGS WARNINGS Never place your arm or any objectsover an airbag module. Placing yourarm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or otherinjuries. Objects placed on or over theairbag inflation area may cause thoseobjects to be propelled by the airbag intoyou...

The conditions listed above may cause theweight of a properly seated occupant tobe incorrectly interpreted by the passengersensing system. The person in the frontpassenger seat may appear heavier orlighter due to the conditions described inthe list above. Make sure the front passengersensing system ...

E152533 The system consists of the following:• A label or embossed side panelindicating that side airbags are fittedto your vehicle. • Side airbags located inside the driverand front passenger seatbacks. • Front passenger sensing system. ·Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.S...

AIRBAG DISPOSAL Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Airbags must be disposed of byqualified personnel. 47 Escape (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Supplementary Restraints System

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 anduser pre-set features...

REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (If Equipped) E142585 Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote control. E138615 Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a security label that provides ...

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 E138619 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of thetransmitter near th...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keysprogrammed to the vehicle can beactivated with these restricted modes. Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as administrator keys oradmin keys. ...

1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. If your vehicle is equipped witha push-button start, hold the intelligentaccess key next to the steering column.Details on the correct fob placement andposition is in another chapter. See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 125). 2. Switch t...

CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEMSTATUS You can find information on programmedMyKey(s) using the information displaycontrol on the steering wheel. See Information Displays (page 90). To find information on a programed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button toaccess the main menu and scroll to: Description Messag...

USING MYKEY WITH REMOTESTART SYSTEMS MyKey is not compatible with non Ford-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer fora Ford-approved remote start system. MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Potential Causes Condition I cannot create a MyK...

Potential Causes Condition Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 67). I lost a key. MyKey distances do not accumulate. • The MyKey user is not using the MyKey. • An admin key holder cleared the MyKeysand created new MyKeys. • The key system has been reset. • An admin transmitter i...

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. E138628 Unlock A Lock B Door Lock Indicator An LED on the instrument panel will lightwhen y...

Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate. E138630 Press twice within three secondsto: • unlatch a manual liftgate • open, close or stop the movement ofa power liftgate. See Power Liftgate (page 63). Mechanical Key Turn the...

At the Liftgate Press the exterior liftgate release buttonon the top of the liftgate pull-cup handle. Smart Unlocks For IntegratedKeyhead Transmitter This feature helps to prevent you fromlocking yourself out of your vehicle if yourkey is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors a...

Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock Note: Your authorized dealer can perform this procedure, or you can do the procedureyourself. To enable or disable these features, do thefollowing: Note: You will have 30 seconds to complete the procedure. 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Press the power doo...

MANUAL LIFTGATE WARNINGS It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area, inside or outside of avehicle. In a crash, 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 and safety belts....

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 ...

WARNING Keep clear of the liftgate whenactivating the rear switch. 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 can...

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 111). 1 2 2 E95178 1. Unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired posit...

Volume down. C Seek down or previous. D Mode. E Press M repeatedly to select the desired media source. Seek, Next or Previous Press the seek button to:• Tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset. • Play the next or the previous track. Press and hold the seek button to:• Tune the radio to t...

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...

Note: During wet or winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty roadmist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping orsmearing may occur. In these conditions, you can do thefollowing:• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipersto reduce the amount of smearing. • Switch to normal or high-speed wipe. • S...

REAR WINDOW WIPER ANDWASHERS Rear Window Wiper E168043 Intermittent wipe A Low-speed wipe B Off C Press the top of the button at the end ofthe lever to switch on the intermittentwiper. Press the button again to switch onlow-speed wipe. Press the bottom of thebutton to switch the wiper off, or to cha...

LIGHTING CONTROL E142449 Off A Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps andtail lamps B Headlamps C High Beams E162679 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 E162680 Pu...

If equipped, the following also activatewhen the lighting control is in theautolamps position and you switch themon in the information display:• Configurable daytime running lamps. • Automatic high beam control. • Adaptive headlamp control. The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switc...

Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps A B E165366 Press repeatedly or press andhold to dim. A Press repeatedly or press andhold to brighten. B HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. Youwill hear a short ton...

FRONT FOG LAMPS E142453 Press the control to switch the fog lampson or off. You can switch the fog lamps on when thelighting control is in any position exceptOff and the high beams are not on. DIRECTION INDICATORS E162681 Push the lever up or down to use thedirection indicators. Note: Tap the lever ...

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. You disabled thebounce-back feature and you can nowclose the window manually. Thewindow travels past the point ofresistance and you can close it fully. Contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible if the window does not close afterthe t...

A C B E70846 Left-hand mirror A Off B Right-hand mirror C E70847 Press the arrows to adjust the mirror. Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position. Heated Exterior Mirrors ...

The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of themain mirror when it is at a distance. Theimage becomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror and beginto appear in the blind spo...

MOONROOF (If Equipped) WARNINGS Do not let children play with themoonroof or leave them unattendedin the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves. When closing the moonroof, youshould verify that it is free ofobstructions and make sure that children and pets are not in the proximityof the roof op...

GAUGES E171213 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 90...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 E142800 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 92). Vehicle Settings and Personalizat...

Variations: Note: The low fuel warning and distance-to-empty warning can appear at different fuel gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal. Distance-to-empty Fuel gauge position Driving type (fuel economy conditions) 35 miles to 80 miles (56 km to 129 km) 1/ 16t...

Headlamps On Warning Chime Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson. Parking Brake On Warning Chime Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you haver...

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...

Settings Choose your applicable setting Language Choose your applicable setting Distance Choose your applicable setting Temperature On or Off Park Slot Chimes On or Off Auto engine off Convenience On or Off Display Compass Heater – A/C / Auto orLast Settings Climate Control Remote Start Front Defros...

Distance to E Indicates the approximate distance thevehicle will travel on the fuel remaining inthe tank. Changes in driving pattern maycause the value to vary. Trip Odometer Registers the distance traveled ofindividual journeys. Trip Timer Registers the time of individual journeys. Instantaneous Fu...

Airbag Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer. Amber Airbag fault Service now Alarm Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (pa...

Doors Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving. Red X door open Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed. - Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving. Red Liftg...

Lighting Action Message Indicator Message Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer. - Brake lamp Bulb fault Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer. - Low beam Bulb fault Displays when an electrical system proble...

Action Message Indicator Message Displays when MyKey is active. - MyKey Check Speed Drive Safely Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt- Minder is activated. - MyKey Buckle Up to Unmute Audio Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated. - MyKey Park aid cannot be deactivated Displays...

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 142). Amber 4WD fault Service required Displays wh...

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL E141421 A E B D C Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust to select the desired fan speed. A Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When recirculated air is selected, the air currently in ...

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL E141422 J I H G F A B C D E AUTO and Driver temperature control: Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. Thesystem adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selectsoutside air ...

Turn the control to increase or decrease the air temperature on the passengerside of the vehicle. This turns on dual zone mode. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in thepassenger compartment recir...

Dual Zone Temperature Control Select a temperature for the passenger’sside using the rotary control on thepassenger’s side. Single zone temperaturecontrol automatically switches off. Thetemperature on the driver’s side remainsunchanged. You can now adjust thedriver's side and passenger's sidetempera...

Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicle with automatic climate control Vehicle with manual climate control Press the AUTO button. Adjust the fan speed to the secondspeed setting. 1 Set the temperature to 72°F (22°C) Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the hot settings. 2 Adjust 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 topo...

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. Switch on theignition to return the system to its previoussettings. You can now make adjustments.You need to switch on certainvehicle-dependent features, such as:• Heated seats. • Heated mirrors. • Heated rear window. You can adjust the sett...

SITTING IN THE CORRECTPOSITION WARNINGS Sitting improperly, out of position orwith the seatback 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 sea...

WARNINGS Install the head restraint properly tohelp minimize the risk of neck injuryin the event of a crash. Note: Adjust the seatback 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 forwar...

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 The front head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head rest...

Recline Adjustment E163872 WARNING Do not place cargo or any objectsbehind the seatback before returningit to the original position. Pull on the seatback to make sure that it has fullylatched after returning the seatback to itsoriginal position. An unlatched seat maybecome dangerous if you stop sudd...

E138647 Power Lumbar (If Equipped) E138648 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 mov...

E142554 Saving a PreSet 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 tone. Recalling a Pre-Set Position Press and release the memory buttonassociated with your desired driving...

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 you use this feature when the engine is not running, then ...

When the indicator light, located on thepower point, is:• On — the power point is working, theignition is on and a device is pluggedin. • Off — the power point and ignition areoff, and you do not have a deviceplugged in. • Flashing — the power point is in faultmode. The power point temporarily turns...

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 E142433 Cupholder A Storage compartment withauxiliary power point, auxiliaryinput jack, USB por...

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNINGS Extended idling at high enginespeeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire orother damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicleon dry grass or other dry groundcover. The emission system heats up the engine compar...

Ignition Modes E142555 The keyless starting system has threemodes: Off: Turns the ignition off. • Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode, orwhen the engine is running but thevehicle is not moving. On: All electrical circuits are operatio...

3-button remote E145988 5-button remote E142874 1. Hold the key next to the symbol on thesteering column. 2. With the key in this position, you can use the start button to switch theignition on and start your vehicle. Fast Restart The fast restart feature allows you torestart the engine within 20 se...

You can stop the engine shutdown, or resetthe timer, at any point before the30-second countdown has expired bydoing any of the following:• You can reset the timer by interactingwith your vehicle (such as pressing thebrake pedal or accelerator pedal). • You can temporarily switch off theshutdown feat...

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 starting anddriving your vehicle. Make sure theprotective cover seals the prongs of theblock heater cord plug when not in use. • Make sure the heater system ischecked for proper operation beforewinter. Using the Engine Block Heater Make s...

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 Choosing the Right Fuel Use only UNLEADED gasoline orUNLEADED gasoline blended with amaximum of 15% ethanol in your gasolinevehicle. If your vehicle is a Flex Fuel Vehicle(FFV), it will have a yellow bezel placedover the fuel fill inlet. Do not use: • Fuels containing more than 15%ethan...

REFUELING WARNINGS Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuelfire can cause severe injuries. Read and follow all the instructionson the pump island. Turn off your engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel orrefueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smokingmaterials away from f...

E154765 4. Wait at least 10 seconds before removing the fuel pump nozzle to allowany residual fuel to drain into the fueltank. Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill thetank. The fill pipe is equipped with a drainhole. Excess fuel due to overfill may dr...

Calculating Fuel Economy Do not measure fuel economy during thefirst 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) ofdriving (this is your engine’s break-inperiod); a more accurate measurement isobtained after 2000 miles - 3000 miles(3200 kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also,fuel expense, frequency of fill ups or fue...

An improperly operating or damagedexhaust system may allow exhaust toenter the vehicle. Have a damaged orimproperly operating exhaust systeminspected and repaired immediately. Do not make any unauthorized changes toyour vehicle or engine. By law, vehicleowners and anyone who manufactures,repairs, se...

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...

To use SelectShift, move the gearshiftlever into S (Sport). Use the +/- buttonson the side of your gearshift lever tomanually change gears. • Press the (+) button to upshift. • Press the (-) button to downshift. Note: After you have assumed manual control with SelectShift your vehicle willremain in ...

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 anauthorized dealer should check them. If thevehicle has continuous vibration or shudderin the steering wheel while braking,...

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 your vehicle and may adversely affectthe performance of the AdvanceTracsystem. In addi...

USING STABILITY CONTROL AdvanceTrac® with Roll StabilityControl™ (RSC®) The system automatically activates whenyou start your vehicle. 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,...

E130178 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...

For specific information on the reversesensing portion of the system, refer to thatsection. E142434 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 ...

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...

Troubleshooting the System The system does not look for a space The traction control system may be off Any door (except the driver’s) may not be completely closed The system does not offer a particular space Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors There is not enough room on bot...

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 ...

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Cruise control lets you maintain a setspeed without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. You can use cruisecontrol when your vehicle speed is greaterthan 20 mph (30 km/h). USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS Do not use cruise control in heavytraffic, on winding roads or when t...

BLIND SPOT INFORMATIONSYSTEM (If Equipped) Blind Spot Information System(BLIS™) with Cross Traffic Alert (If Equipped) WARNING To help avoid injuries, NEVER use theBlind Spot Information System as areplacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before changing l...

Reasons for messages displaying 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 dirty o...

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 Cargo Management System (If Equipped) E142445 The system is located in the floor of thecargo area. Lift the handle to open. Adjustable Load Floor (If Equipped) E142446 Vehicles with the standard size spare tirecan adjust the load floor to two positions.The front of the load f...

ROOF RACKS AND LOADCARRIERS WARNING When loading the roof racks, werecommend you evenly distribute theload, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, withhigher centers of gravity, may handledifferently than unloaded vehicles. Takeextra precautions, such as slower speedsand incre...

Make sure to check that the thumbwheelsare tight each time you add or remove loadfrom the roof rack, and periodically whiletraveling. Make sure that the load is securebefore traveling. LOAD LIMIT Vehicle Loading - with andwithout a Trailer This section will guide you in theproper loading of your veh...

E142517 E143817 CARGO 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) includingveh...

Note: For trailer towing information refer to the RV andTrailer Towing Guide available atan authorized dealer. E143818 GVW GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight, pluscargo, plus passengers. GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fullyloaded vehic...

E142524 WARNING Exceeding the SafetyCompliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limitscould result in substandardvehicle handling or performance,engine, transmission and/orstructural damage, seriousdamage to the vehicle, loss ofcontrol and personal injury. E143819 GCW GVW GCW (Gross Combine...

TOWING A TRAILER WARNINGS Do not exceed the GVWR orthe GAWR specified on the certification label. Towing trailers beyond themaximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds thelimit of the vehicle and couldresult in engine damage,transmission damage, structuraldamage, loss of vehicle control,vehicle...

TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (If Equipped) WARNING Turning off trailer sway controlincreases the risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this featureexcept in situations where speed reductionmay be detrimental (such as hill climbing),the driver has signific...

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS Follow these guidelines for safetowing:• Do not tow a trailer until youdrive your vehicle at least 1000miles (1600 kilometers). • Consult your local motorvehicle laws for towing a trailer. • See the instructions includedwith towing accessories for theproper installation andad...

• Allow more distance forstopping with a trailerattached. Anticipate stops andbrake gradually. • Avoid parking on a grade.However, if you must park on agrade: 1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires awayfrom traffic flow. 2. Set your vehicle parking brake.3. Place the automatic transm...

E146284 Insert a suitable object to pry open thecover (1). Use the recessed (notched)portion of the cover. Screw in the recoveryhook (2). Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels Switch the ignition to the on position.Failure to do so results in steering lock andnon-function of indicator and brake lamps. B...

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...

• Transmissions give their best fueleconomy when operated in the topcruise gear and with steady pressureon the gas pedal. • Four-wheel-drive operation (ifequipped) is less fuel efficient thantwo-wheel-drive operation. • Close the windows for high-speeddriving. DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING Do not dr...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside 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 h...

Canadian roadside coverage and benefitsmay differ from the U.S. coverage. If yourequire more information, please refer tothe coverage section of your warrantyguide, call us in Canada at1-800-665-2006, or visit our website atwww.ford.ca. Sykes Assistance Services Corporationadministers the Roadside A...

3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal and press the START/STOP button to switch off the ignition. 4. You can either attempt to start the engine by pressing the brake pedal andthe START/STOP button, or switch on the ignition only by pressing the START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal. ...

4 2 1 3 E142664 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cableto the positive (+) terminal of thedischarged battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminalof the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assistingbatte...

4 1 3 2 E142665 1. Remove the jumper cable from theground metal surface or connectingpoint, if available. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle's battery. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle's battery. 4. Remove the ...

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...

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Pre-Fuse Box The pre-fuse box is in the enginecompartment attached to the positivebattery post. This box contains several highcurrent fuses. If you need to replace oneof these high current fuses, see anauthorized dealer. Power Distribution Box WARNINGS Always disconnect the ...

Protected components Fuse amp rating Fuse or relay number Cigar lighter. 20A F61 Power point. Rain sensor module. 5A F62 Auto-dimming mirror. Not used (spare). 10A F63 Not used. — F64 Liftgate release. 10A F65 Driver door unlock. 20A F66 SYNC. 7.5A F67 Multifunction display.Global positioning system...

Protected components Fuse amp rating Fuse or relay number Radio frequency receiver. 5A F81 Washer pump. 20A F82 Central locking. 20A F83 Drive door unlock. 20A F84 Electronic 15 feed. 7.5A F85 Air bag module. 10A F86 Occupant classification system.Passenger air bag deactivation indicator. Not used (...

Protected components Fuse amp rating Fuse or relay number Luggage compartment power outlet. 20A F27 Not used. — F28 Blind spot detection system. 5A F29 Rear view camera with park assist. Parking aid module. 5A F30 Not used. — F31 DC/AC power converter. 5A F32 Not used. — F33 Driver seat heater. 20A ...

CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING You must replace a failed fuse withone that has the specified amperagerating. If you use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, you may cause severewire damage and may start a fire. E142430 A fuse may fail if electrical components inthe vehicle are not properly working. ...

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

E142458 3. Move the catch to the right to release the hood. E87786 4. Open the hood and support it with the hood strut. Closing the Hood 1. Remove the hood strut from the catchand secure it correctly in the clip. 2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 8-12in (20-30 ...

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0LECOBOOST™/2.5L A B E169062 MIN A MAX B ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.6LECOBOOST™ E188072 A B Minimum A Maximum B ENGINE OIL CHECK 1. Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground. 2. Check the oil level before starting the engine, or switch the engine off andwait 15 minutes for t...

WARNINGS Only add oil when the engine is cold.If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutesfor the engine to cool down. Do not remove the filler cap whenthe engine is running. 1. Remove the engine oil filler cap. 2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See Capacities and Specifications (page 264)....

Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable. Do not use engine coolantor antifreeze or windshield washer fluidoutside of its specified function and vehiclelocation. Adding Engine Coolant • Do not mix different colors or types ofcoolant in your vehicle. Make sure thecorrect coolant is used. Mixin...

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFLUID CHECK The automatic transmission does not havea transmission fluid dipstick. Have an authorized dealer check andchange the transmission fluid at thecorrect service interval. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 420). Your transmission does not consume fluid.However, if the tra...

CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY WARNINGS Batteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personalinjury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide properventilati...

presets, are also maintained in memory bypower from the low voltage battery. Whena technician disconnects and connects thelow voltage battery, these settings areerased. Complete the following procedurein order to restore the settings: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop,set the parking brake. 2. ...

E129990 1 1 2 1. Press the locking buttons together. 2. Remove the wiper blade. 3. Install in the reverse order. Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place. Lower the wiper arm and bladeback to the windshield. The wiper arms willautomatically return to their normal positionwhen you switch...

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and openthe hood. E142465 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the right handportion of the beam pattern. If the topedge of the high intensity light zone isnot at the hori...

E142467 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto aim the headlamp. 6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. Horizontal Aim Adjustment Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is non-a...

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs WARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulbcarefully and keep out of children’sreach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do not touch the glass.The oil from your hand could cause thebulb to break the next time the headlampsare operated. Note: If the bulb is accidentally ...

Replacing Side Marker Bulbs E142472 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 E142797 Fog Lamp A Park ...

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 Bri...

• Wash your 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 wit...

• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations. • Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine. CLEANING THE WINDOWS ANDWIPER BLADES Car wash chemicals and enviro...

Note: Follow the same procedure as cleaning leather seats for cleaning leatherinstrument panels and leather interior trimsurfaces. See Cleaning Leather Seats (page 234). Clean the instrument panel and clusterlens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to drythese area...

• Alcohol solutions. • Solvents or cleaners intendedspecifically for rubber, vinyl andplastics. Note: Do not use Motorcraft Premium Leather and Vinyl Cleaner ZC-56 on LincolnBlack Label, Presidential or ReserveLeathers because it can damage those andother semi-aniline leather seating fabrics.It can ...

Brakes • Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully. Tires • Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working ...

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...

The tire pressure monitoring systemcomplies with part 15 of the FCC rules andwith RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that ma...

Customer action required Possible cause Low tire pressure warning light Make sure tires are at the proper pres-sure. See Inflating your tires in thischapter. After inflating your tires to themanufacturer’s recommended pressureas shown on the Tire Label (located onthe edge of driver’s door or the B-P...

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 ...

7. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot. E143746 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...

E145950 Wheel pilot bore A Inspect the wheel pilot bore andmounting surface prior to installation.Remove any visible corrosion or looseparticles. 263 Escape (TM2), enUSA, First Printing 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-1910 FA-1908 FA-1908 Air filterelement FL-910-S Oil filter BXT-96R-590 Battery SP-530...

TRANSMISSION CODEDESIGNATION E167814 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 267 Escape (TM2), enUSA, First Printing Capacities...

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 Reception...

A B D C E F G H I J H K L M N O E162867 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...

- TUNE +: In radio mode, press these buttons to manually search through the radio frequency band. In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to find the next orprevious available satellite radio station. D Volume: Turn this control to adjust the volume. E SOUND: Press this button to access settings for Tre...

Clock Settings Select to set the time. Set Time Select to set the calendar date. Set Date Select to view clock time in a 12-hour mode or 24-hourmode. 24h Mode Display Settings Select to change display brightness. Dimming Select to display the language in English, French orSpanish. Language Select to...

When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:• Scan allows you to hear a brief sampling of all available stations. Thisfeature still works when HD Radioreception is on, although it does notscan for HD2-HD7 channels. You maysee the HD logo appear if the stationhas a digi...

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 ...

Note: This receiver includes the eCos real-time operating system. eCos ispublished under the eCos License. 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...

Troubleshooting Action Condition Message 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. See anauthor...

AUDIO INPUT JACK WARNINGS 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 recommendagains...

The USB port allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks and chargedevices (if supported). See SYNC™ (page 291). MEDIA HUB (If Equipped) The media hub is located in the centerconsole and has the following features: C B A E142605 A/V inputs A SD card slot B USB ports C See MyFord Touch™...

GENERAL INFORMATION E142598 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 S...

In Canada, call 1-800-565-3673. 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...

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 1000 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 ...

Text Messaging Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. SYNC allows you to receive, send,download and delete text messages. Thesystem can also read incoming textmessages to you so that you do not haveto take your eyes off the road. Receiving a Text Message Note: This is a phone-dependent feature. Yo...

3. Press OK when the desired selection is in the display. 4. Enter the name of the recipient. Scroll to cycle through Phonebook or CallHistory entries. You can also selectEnter Number to say the desirednumber. 5. Press OK to enter the desired menu and scroll to select the specificcontact. 6. Press O...

You can: When you select: If your phone supports in-band ringing, your phone's ringtone plays when you choose Phone Ringer. Have the option of hearing an audible tone to notify youwhen a text message arrives. Message Notification 1. Press OK to select and scroll between Message Notific- ation On and...

911 Assist May Not Work If • Your cellular phone or 911 Assisthardware sustains damage in a crash. • The vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power. • The phone(s) previously paired orconnected to the system are thrownfrom your vehicle. 911 Assist Privacy Notice When you turn on 911 Assist, it...

1. Press the phone button to enter phonemenu. 2. Scroll to select Vehicle Health, and then press OK . 3. Scroll to select from the following options: 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 rep...

SYNC Services quick tips You can personalize your Services feature to providequicker access to your most used or favorite information.You can save address points such as work or home. Youcan also save favorite information like sports teams or anews category. You can learn more about personalizationb...

Press OK and scroll through selections of: • Play All • Albums • Genres • Playlists • Tracks • Explore USB • Similar Music • Return What's Playing? At any time when a track is playing, youcan press the voice icon and ask thesystem "What's playing?". The systemreads the metadata tags (if popu...

"USB" "Similar music" "What's playing?" 1 <name> is a dynamic listing, meaning that it could be the name of anything, such asa group, artist or song. 2 This voice command is not available until indexing is complete. 3 This voice command is only available in folder mode....

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 Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again. This may be a possibledevice malfunction. I am having troubleconnecting my device. Make sure you are using themanufacturer's cable.Make s...

Voice command issues Possible solution(s) Possible cause(s) Issue Make sure you are saying thecontacts exactly as they arelisted. For example, if yousave a contact as JoeWilson, say "Call JoeWilson". The system may not bereading the name the sameway you are saying it.Contacts in your phonebo...

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...

• Calendar • Apps ENTERTAINMENT Press to select any of the following:• AM • FM • SIRIUS • CD • USB • BT Stereo • SD Card • A/V In Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your bezel:• Power: Switch the media or climate features off and on. • VOL: Control the vo...

Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:00pm EST. Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST. In the United States, call: 1-800-392-3673. In Canada, call: 1-800-565-3673. Times are subject to change due toholidays. Safety Information WARNING Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We stron...

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 ...

Available voice commands "Audio list of commands" "Bluetooth audio list of commands" "Browse list of commands" "CD list of commands" "Climate control list of commands" "List of commands" "Navigation list of commands" * "Phone list of comman...

Voice settings using voice commands "Interaction mode novice" "Media candidate lists off" "Media candidate lists on" "Phone candidate lists off" "Phone candidate lists on" "Help" Using Voice Commands with theTouchscreen Options Your voice system has a ...

E142607 Under this menu, you can setyour clock, access and adjust thedisplay, sound and vehicle settings as well as access settings forspecific modes or the help feature. Clock Note: You cannot manually set the date. Your vehicle’s GPS does this for you. Note: If the battery has been disconnected, y...

Only the photograph(s), which meets thefollowing conditions, display:• Compatible file formats are as follows:.jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp • Each file must be 1.5 MB or less. • Recommended dimensions: 800 x 384 Sound E142607 Press the Settings icon > Sound , then select from the following: Sound Bass M...

Voice control Standard interaction mode provides more detailed inter-action and guidance. Advanced mode has less audibleinteraction and more tone prompts. Interaction Mode Have the system ask you short questions if it has not clearly heard or understood your request. * Confirmation Prompts Candidate...

Navigation Have the system automatically fill in State/Provinceinformation. Have the system display areas where roadwork occurs. Traffic Preferences Have the system display incident icons. Have the system display areas where difficult drivingconditions may occur. Have the system display areas where ...

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...

E142626 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certificationmark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Help E142607 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, you do...

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 A B C D E F G H E161892 AM 1 and AM AST A FM 1, FM 2 and FM AST B SIRIUS C CD D USB E Touch this button to scroll ...

Sample commands "Sirius <0-223>" * "Sports games" * * This command is only usable if you have an active subscription to SIRIUS satelliteradio. ** The commands that have [ ] around the word means that the word is optional. Forexample, if you say, "Play Metallica", thisis...

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Reception Factors and Troubleshooting Potential reception issues For optimal reception performance, keep the antennaclear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and othermaterials as far away from the antenna as possible. Antenna obstructions Hills, mountains, tall building...

Troubleshooting tips Action Cause Radio display No action required. Theprocess may take up tothree minutes. Update of channelprogramming in progress. Updating. Contact SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474 to resolvesubscription issues. Your satellite service is nolonger available. Call SIRIUS1-888-539-7474. Use...

"SPORTS GAME" "Tune to the <college name> game" "Tune to the <team city> game" "Tune to the <team city> <team name> game" "Tune to the <team name> game" "Help" "TUNE" "<Channel Name>" "Preset <...

"CD" "Pause" "Play" "Play next track" "Play previous track" "Play track <1-512>" "Repeat" "Repeat folder" * "Repeat off" "Repeat track" "Shuffle" "Shuffle CD" * "Shuffle folder" * "Shuff...

"BROWSE" "Album <name>" "All albums" "All artists" "All audiobooks" "All authors" "All composers" "All folders" "All genres" "All movies" * "All music videos" * "All playlists" "All podcasts"...

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 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 providedby SYN...

• Join two calls. • End the call. Quick Dial Set up favorite contacts from yourphonebook or history folder. Phonebook Touch this button to access and call anycontacts in your previously downloadedphone book. The system places the entriesin alphabetical categories summarized atthe top of the screen. ...

• 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. Text message options I’ll call you back in a few minutes. I just lef...

"PHONE" "Unmute call" * "Help" * This command is only available during an active call. ** If you say "Messages", see the following "Messages" chart for additionalcommands. "MESSAGES" "Call" "Forward text messages" "Listen to text me...

Disconnecting from SYNC Services 1. Press and hold the hang-up phone button on the steering wheel. 2. Say "Good-bye" from the SYNC Services main menu. SYNC Services quick tips You can personalize your Services feature to providequicker access to your most used or favorite information.You can...

Additional sports-related voice commands "WNBA schedule" "WNBA scores" "Help" Alerts E142608 If your vehicle is equipped withNavigation, touch the I(Information) button to access these features. If your vehicle is notequipped with Navigation, touch the cornerof the touchscree...

E142599 To run a report by voicecommand, press the voicebutton on the steering wheel and, when prompted, say "Vehicle healthreport". Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice When you create a Vehicle Health Report,Ford Motor Company may collect yourcellular phone number (to process yourreport re...

Recirculated air: Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off which may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior and help reduce odorsfrom reaching the interior. Recirculated air also engages automatically whenMAX A/C or MAX defrost is selected and may be engaged manually in anyai...

Voice commands Climate set temperature <15.5-29.5>degrees Climate set temperature <60-85>degrees Help There are additional climate controlcommands. To access them say: Voice Commands Climate Then you can say any of the followingcommands: A/C off A/C on Automatic Decrease fan speed Defros...

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 ...

Note: If your vehicle is on a recognized road and you do not press the Start Route button, the system defaults to the FastestRoute option and begins guidance. During route guidance, you can press thetalking bubble icon that appears in theupper right navigation corner (green bar)if you want the syste...

Route Preferences Preferred Route Choose to have the system display theShortest, Fastest or most Ecological routefirst. If you set Always Use Preferred Route to Yes , the system uses the selected route type to calculate only oneroute to the desired destination. Always Use Preferred Route Bypass rout...

POI Icons Touch this button to select icons to displayon the map. You can select up to threeicons to display on the map at the sametime. Turn these ON or OFF . Cancel Route Touch this button to cancel the activeroute. View/Edit Route Access these features when a route isactive:• View Route • Edit De...

Navigation system voice commands "Show heading up" "Show map" "Show north up" "Show route" 1 "Show turn list" 1 "Voice guidance off" "Voice guidance on" "Where am I?" "Zoom in" "Zoom out" "Help" 1 These commands ...

For a complete listing of the accessoriesthat are available for your vehicle, pleasecontact an authorized dealer or visit ouronline store at www.Accessories.Ford.com(United States only). Ford Custom Accessories are available foryour vehicle through an authorized Forddealer. Ford Motor Company will r...

END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT SYNC End User License Agreement(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 softwareprodu...

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GENERAL MAINTENANCEINFORMATION 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 ...

When the oil change message appears inthe information display, it is time for an oilchange. Make sure you perform the oilchange within two weeks or 500 miles(800 kilometers) of the messageappearing. Make sure you reset theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oilchange. See General Information (pa...

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 air conditioning hoses Engine air filter Suspension components for leaks or damage Exhaust system Steering and linkage Exterior lamps operation Tires (includ...

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

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....

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) Change automatic transmission fluid. Every 30000 miles (48000km) Replace spark plugs. Every 60000 miles (96000km) * This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or s...

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD E146852 Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: Dealer stamp E146852 Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: Dealer stamp 429 Escape (TM2), enUSA, Firs...

4 4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive......................................142 A A/C See: Climate Control.........................................103 About This Manual...........................................7ABS See: Brakes............................................................147 ABS driving hints Se...

B Blind Spot Information System..............162 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) with Cross Traffic Alert................................162 Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210 Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats........

Daytime Running Lamps.............................76 Type 1 - Conventional (Non-Configurable)........................................76 Type 2 - Configurable..........................................76 Digital Radio..................................................284 HD Radio Reception and Station ...

Luggage Covers.............................................168Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................258 M Maintenance..................................................210 General Information..........................................210 Manual Climate Control.........................

Using Traction Control................................149 Switching the System Off Using a Switch................................................................149 Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls....................149 System Indicator Lights and Messages...............