Ford 2004 Escape v.1- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comm...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failure...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ONp...

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below thenormal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or nearempty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter). Overdrive off: Illuminates when ...

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door isopened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opene...

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO 1. Balance: Press / to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 2. Fade: Press / to shift sound to the front/rear speakers. 3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenablestations or CD tracks. Press again tostop. 4. CLK: To set the hour, press and hold ...

14. CD : Press to enter CD mode or to play a CD already loaded into thesystem. 15. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 16. Bass: Press / to increase/decrease the bass output. 17. Treble: Press / to increase/decrease the treble output. 18. CD door: Insert a CD printed side up. CD u...

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. LOAD EJ SHUF MUTE SEL BAL BASS FADE TREB SCAN PUSH ON CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 MENU AMFM SEEK REW FF DISC TUNE 2 3 4 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 5 6 ...

2. Rewind: In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached. Fast forward: In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached. 3. DSP (Digital Signal Processing) (if equipped): Press to enter DSP mode – allows you toengage/disengage DSP status, andchoose signal modes of JAZZ CLUB, HALL, CHURCH...

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the rear/front speakers. 9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic announcement mode andProgram type mode. On Audiophileaudios, press MENU to access the compression feature. Press SEL toturn the feature ON or OFF. Traffi...

Autostore: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Pressand momentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSTORE will flash on the display.When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset 1will begin playing...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. : Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents. : Dist...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position. • Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. BATTERY SAVER The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after theignition switch has been turned off and the headlamp control...

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provideadequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in a ...

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with adistinct horizontal edge of highintensity light towards the right. Ifthis edge is not at the horizontalreference line, the beam will need tobe adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster onthe headlamp, then use a 5 mm hexsocket or T20 Tor...

The dome lamp will stay on if thecontrol is moved to the passengerside position. When the control is inthe middle position, the lamp willonly come on when a door isopened. If the control is moved tothe driver’s side position, the lampwill not come on at all. With the control in the middle position, ...

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Press two tabs and disconnect theelectrical connector from the bulb. 4. Remove the rubber boot from thelamp assembly by pulling on one ofthe tabs. 5. Press the retainer spring forwardand spre...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: For intermittent operation, move control down oneposition. Adjust the rotary control to thedesired speed setting. For normal or low speed wiperoperation, move control down twopositions from OFF. For high speed wiper operation,move control down three positionsfr...

Rear window wiper/washer controls For intermittent operation of rearwiper, rotate end of control upwardto the INT position. For normal speed rear wiperoperation, rotate control upward toON. To activate the rear washer, rotatethe control to the position and release. Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull ...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull down and hold the steeringwheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Pull the steering wheel releasecontrol up. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Nev...

• Install the transmitter (6) on to storage compartment door (3)aligning the actuator control (8) with the rubber plunger (1). Closethe storage compartment door (3) to verify proper fit. Do not forcethe storage compartment door (3) or you may break the door latch. Ifthe rubber actuator (1) is the pr...

The mirror will automatically return to the normal high reflective statewhenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse). This helps to ensure abright clear view in the mirror when backing up. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed foraccessory plugs only. Do nothang any type of accessory ora...

One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onAUTO and release quickly. Pressagain to stop. Window lock (if equipped) The window lock feature disables allthe power windows except thedriver’s. To lock out all the window controlsexcept ...

Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a setspeed: • Press and hold the CST controluntil you get to the desiredspeed, then release the control.You can also use the CST controlto operate the Tap-Downfunction. Press and release thiscontrol to decrease the vehicle set spe...

Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch e...

If you open and close the moon roof repeatedly, the moon roof motormay overheat and shut down for 45 seconds while the motor cools. Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyinjure themselves. LIFTGATE To open the rear window, pull theright side of the liftgate handle. To open t...

To install the shade: • Insert the ends of the cargoshade into the mounting featureslocated behind the rear seat onthe rear trim panels. To operate the shade: 1. Grasp the pull tube at therearward edge of the shade and pullrearward. 2. Secure both ends of the pull tubein the retention slots located ...

NO BOUNDARIES RACK SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped withan optional roof rack. This uniquefeature allows you to carry cargo onan inner roof rack as well as on theconventional roof rack. The maximumload for the conventional roof rack is45 kg (100 lbs). The inner rack canalso hold 45 ...

6. Figure shows foot (A) clicked into place correctly. 7. With the locking tab (B) exposed on the foot, this figureshows the rack is not installedcorrectly. Repeat steps 3 through5 and secure the rack beforeloading cargo. Do not drive the vehicle if the inner roof rack is extended andloaded with car...

To stow the inner rack: 1. Rotate the handle on the lift barof the inner rack in the direction ofthe arrows on the handle and pullthe inner rack away from thebumper. 2. Lift the inner rack (pivoting atthe hinges). 3. Continue lifting the inner rackuntil it is parallel with the roof. 4. Slide the rac...

Always stow the inner rack on the roof when using an automatedcar wash. Do not attempt to open the liftgate or rear window when the rackis in the down position. This may damage the rack or yourvehicle. To ensure proper sliding function of your rack, keep the rackclear of debris. If debris is visible...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCK...

Locking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock all the doors. The park lampswill flash once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will start thearming process. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm,refer to Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) later in this chapter. If any...

4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entrytransmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the batterydown to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housingcavity. 5. Snap the two halves back together. Note: Replacement of the battery will no...

7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entrytransmitter has been programmed. 8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter. 9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position after you have finishedprogramming all of the remote entry transmitters. 10. The ...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codesneed to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to beprogrammed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra prog...

NOTE: The hood, each door and the liftgate arm individually, and if any of them are open, they must be closed in order to be armed. When you lock the vehicle using any of the three methods above: • the park lamps will flash once to indicate the hood, each door and theliftgate are closed. • the park ...

FRONT SEATS Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints (...

Adjusting the front manual seat Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the frontportion of the seat cushion. 2004 Escape (204)...

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on theseat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seats will activate when the...

The head restraints can be movedup and down. Lift the head restraintso that it is located directly or asclose as possible behind your head. Push control to lower or removehead restraint. Reclining the second row seatback Locate the release strip located onthe outboard side of the seatcushion bottom ...

Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove. 2. Place the head restraint underthe front seat for storage. 3. Pull the seat release control. NOTE: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English...

4. Flip seat forward. 5. Pull the seatback release straptoward the front seat. Make sure theseat belt buckle heads are fullyextended towards the front of thevehicle and are away from theseatback. NOTE: When the seatback release strap is pulled use your other handto guide the seatback. 6. Rotate seat...

Returning the rear seats to upright position 1. Pull seatback up and into uprightposition making sure seatback locksinto place. While holding theseatback, pull the release and pushseatback backward into the desiredposition. 2. Rotate seat cushion down into theseating position making sure thatthe sea...

To remove the rear cushion 1. Pull the Yellow tab 2. Pull the cushion to the outboardside of the vehicle. To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion to the inboardside of the vehicle. 2. Make sure that the hinges arelocked into place. Folding down rear bench seats (if equipped) 1. Raise the rea...

Make sure that the seat is firmly locked into position and theseat belt buckles are exposed. To remove the rear cushion 1. Pull the Yellow tab. 2. Pull the cushion so that the rodsremove from the locking tabs. To install the rear cushion 1. Push the cushion so that the rodsfit into the locking tabs....

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. It is extreme...

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h (5mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the should...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboardseating p...

Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andfront passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate during certainfrontal or near-frontal collisions with sufficient longitudinal deceleration.A safety belt pretens...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1 minute and thewarning chime sounds 6 seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminated a...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ Crashes are rare events ⬙ 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to ⬙ rare ⬙ events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will b...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ The people I’m with don’t wear belts ⬙ Set the example, teen deaths occur 4times more often in vehicles withTWO or MORE people. Children andyounger brothers/sisters imitatebehavior they see. ⬙ I have an air bag ⬙ Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety b...

• the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equippedwith Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure.) To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to ...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassem...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame,bumper, front end body structure, tow hooks and B-pillar surrounding parts may affect the perfo...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the air bag sensors to closean electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a co...

• a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical wiring which connects the components The RCM (Restraints Control Module) monitors its own internal circuitsand the supplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including theimpact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system...

The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affectedby the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is notoccupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door paneland occupant t...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light (same light as for front air bag system) will eitherflash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone p...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of thechild. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with thesafety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use thesafety seat properly, the child may be injured in a ...

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placedin the front seats. Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts The rear seat head restraints must be removed when using a childseat. Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-faci...

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap whichgoes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tetherstraps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contactthe manufacturer of your child seat fo...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. 2. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. RUN, all electrical circuitsoperational and warning lights willilluminate. This is the position t...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. This condition mayoccur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb Turn the key to 4 (START),...

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period oftime, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heatingor air conditioning to bring in fresh air. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindi...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake systemserviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake (1), pullthe parking brake handle up as faras possible. The BRAKE warning lamp wi...

• loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull. PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an...

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the ...

1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehicle reaches slower speeds. When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parkingbrake. Always set the parking brake full...

MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt interlockthat prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Put the gearshift lever in th...

Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fueleconomy) 1-2 22 km/h (14 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 3-4 55 km/h (34 mph) 4-5 70 km/h (44 mph) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 1...

Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into theneutral position. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 1 2 4 R 3 5 1 2 4 R 3 5 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Driving 129

4. Turn the ignition to position 1(LOCK) to shut the engine off andremove the ignition key. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. CONTROL TRAC II FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) For important in...

Using the electronic shift 4x4 system AUTO - Full power to front wheels, at all times; power to the rear wheels as required by driving conditions. Used for street and highway driving. ON - Full power to all wheels, at all times. Used for severe conditions such as deep snow, deep sand or icy roads. N...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoidspinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction ofthe slide until you regain control of the vehicle. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,their fluids should be checked an...

Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too muchpower will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss ofvehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear youwould use to climb up the hill toavoid excessive brake applicationand brake overheating. Do notdescend i...

You should carefully observe the recommended tire inflation pressurefound on the safety compliance certification label attached to the leftfront door lock facing or door latch post pillar. Failure to follow tirepressure recommendations can adversely affect the way your vehiclehandles. Do not exceed ...

• Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating isdetermined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for eachengine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailertowing and the weight of the driver from ...

Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks andutility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this typeof vehicle, see the Preparing to drive your vehicle section in this chapter. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than unloaded vehicles.Extra precaution...

• Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to thesevere duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least800 km (500 miles). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for theproper installat...

4x4 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Trailer Weight Range - kg (lbs.) Maximum frontal area of trailer - m 2 (ft) 2 2.0L w/manual transmission 1969 (4340) 453 (1000) 2.2 (24) 3.0L w/automatic transmission 2495 (5500) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24) 3.0L w/automa...

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to hook retainers on thevehicle. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under thetrailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do n...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • The tra...

RECREATIONAL TOWING An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind amotorhome. If your vehicle is automatic transmission equipped, with a 4x2(front-wheel drive only) configured powertrain, “recreational towing” ispermitted by trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, behind aflip-up cover, by the kick panelaccess cover. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5....

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A Canister vent control solenoid 2 5A Blower relay (coil), Pressureswitch to PCM 3 10A Rear wiper motor, Rear washermotor, Rear wiper relay (coil) 4 10A Four-wheel drive control module...

It is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes witha temporary spare. If 4WD operation is necessary, do not operate abovespeeds of 16 km/h (10 mph) or for distances above 80 km (50 miles). If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not followthese precautions, the tire c...

5. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack locations: • Front jacking notches are located under the front suspensionarm. • Rear jacking notches are located under th...

To stow the full size flat tire in thecargo floor, the long spare tire rodin the tool bag needs to be installed. 11. Using the lug wrench, removethe spare tire rod from the cargofloor and install the longer spare tirerod. 12. Put flat tire and tool bag withjack handle, lug nut wrench andspare tire r...

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts thewheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at thewheel mounting surfaces can cause...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow w...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuingreplacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. Thisdispute handling procedure ...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear window and wiper blades should be cleanedregularly. If the wiper does not wipe properly, substances on thewindshield, rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause. Thesemay include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, treesap, or other o...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideair bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra StrengthUpholstery Cleaner (ZC-41). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the are...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

• Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N(Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease h...

3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power distribution box 7. Battery 8. Engine oil dipstick 9. Engine oil filler cap 10. Windshield washer fluid reservoi...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds m...

• If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the levelwithin the MIN—MAX range. • 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engin...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide forthe service ...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to golden tan. • Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant suchas Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) orCXC-209 (Canada), meeting...

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (seeabove), to within the “cold fill range” or the “cold full” level on thereservoir. If you removed the rad...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–34° F]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentrationabove 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection ch...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tankmay cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventing vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, w...

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes andseek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention couldlead to permanent injury. • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If f...

1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on thefiller pipe. 5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it sto...

• The indicator may come on. For more information on the “Check Engine” indicator, refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriateintervals for changing th...

• Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle lo...

• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared todriving on hilly terrain. • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the topcruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal. • Close windows for high speed driving. EPA window sticker Every new vehicle shou...

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics system. If your indicator is on, refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may n...

4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Besure to put the cap back ...

High fluid level Fluid levels above the crosshatchzone may result in transaxle failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/orpossible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid level...

7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is atthe bottom of the opening. 8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Refill capacities in this chapter. CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) The clutch master cylinder a...

3. Carefully separate the two halvesof the air filter housing. 4. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 5. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and to ensure good sealing. 6. Install a new air filter element. Becareful not to crimp the filterel...

Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of...

Tire rotation Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often weardifferently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotatethem as indicated in the scheduled maintenance guide. If you notice thatthe tires wear unevenly, have them checked. • Four tire rotation Replacing...

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,speed rating, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”, etc.), as originally offered by Ford. Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precaution...

Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Fuel tank N/A 2.0L I4 Zetecengine 61L (16gallons) 3.0L V6Duratec engine 61L (16gallons) Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF All Fill to line onreservoir Transmissionfluid 1 Motorcraft SAE75W-90API GL-4 Gear Oil Manualtransaxle(2WD) 2.7L (2.85quarts) 2...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Body hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rollers, seattracks, fuel fillerdoor hinge andspring, primaryand auxiliaryhood latches Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-BorESR-M1C159-A Hydraulic clutchflui...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Rear axle(4X4) 4 Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A PowerTake-off(PTO)(4X4-ManualTransaxle) Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubrica...

* Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16” tires 3 2 1 2004 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 226

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehi...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ............................96–97, 100 and child safety seats ..............98description ........................97, 100disposal ....................................103driver air bag ....................99, 101indicator light .................100, 102operation...

T Temperature control(see Climate control) .................31 Tilt steering wheel ......................46 Tires ...........................158, 215–217 changing ..................158–159, 163checking the pressure ............217replacing ..................................218rotating .................