Ford 2005 Escape v.2- 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 NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power StrokeDiesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for EmissionsDefect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a deta...

• how fast the vehicle was traveling; and • where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorder information without obtaining cons...

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 ...

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Serviceengine soon warning light to come on. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Without message center With message center Brake system...

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turnedto ON, continues to flash or remainson, have the system servicedimmediately. A chime will alsosound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has beendetected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety bel...

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED) 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, p...

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decreaseor increase the minutes. 5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD. 6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bring louder andsofter levels into more comfortablelistening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display. 7. Shuffle...

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...

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL / to shift sound to the front/rear speakers. 9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to access clock mode, RDS on/off,Traffic, Program type, Show typeand Compression modes. Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station ...

AUTOSET will flash on the display. When the six strongest stations arefilled, the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are lessthan six strong stations, the system will store the last one in theremaining presets. Press again to disengage. 13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; tu...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstor...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in)audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordable compact discs may not functioncorrectly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs,CDs with a scratch protection film attached, an...

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 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 ...

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. HEADLAMP BATTERY SAVER The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after theignition switch has been turned off if the headlamp...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel. • Push and hold top of control tobrighten. • Push and hold bottom of controlto dim. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in anaccident the alignm...

2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the groundand mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the verticalwall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well). Thecenter of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp lens. 3. Turn on the low b...

Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and openthe hood. 2. Press down on the wire retainerto release it and access the back ofthe headlamp assembly. Lowbeam bulb replacement 3. Locate the outboard most bulb,turn it a 1 ⁄ 4 turn to the outside of the v...

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 ...

• Install the transmitter (6) on to storage compartment door (3)aligning the actuator control (8) with the rubber actuator (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 p...

POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings. Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the roc...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control, located on theinstrument panel left of the steeringwheel, clockwise to adjust the rightmirror and rotate the controlcounterclockwise to adjust t...

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...

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 equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyinjure themselves. MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may selec...

2. Press and release the SET controlto display “OIL CHNG XXX% HOLDSET NEW”. 3. Press and hold the SET controlfor 2 seconds to display “OILCHANGE SET TO 100%”. INFO UNAVAIL. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication systems for the following vehiclemodules. • Fue...

LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle may be equipped with aroof rack. The maximum load forthe roof rack is 44 kg (100 lbs),evenly distributed on the crossbars.If it is not possible to evenlydistribute the load, position it in thecenter or as far forward on thecrossbars as possible. Do not use the vehicle’s doo...

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. Themaximum load for the conventionalroof rack is 45 kg (100 lbs). Theinner rack can also 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...

Door key unlocking/locking Two step door unlocking 1. Turn the key in the door cylinder to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead lamp isin the DOOR position, the flashers will flash twice, and the perimeteralarm system (if equipped) will de...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one...

If any of the doors or the hood are not properly closed, the horn willchirp twice and park lamps will not flash when the control is pressed. Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. To deactivate the feature, press the control again or wait for the alarm to time out in approximately 3minu...

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmittershould operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecau...

9. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position after you have finishedprogramming all of the remote entry transmitters. 10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programmingmode has been exited. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used tounl...

objects will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause amomentary issue if they are too close to the key when starting theengine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects onthe key chain away from the coded key and restart the engine. Theft indicator The theft indicator ...

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. 2005 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. Folding down rear seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraintand remove. 2. Place the head restraint underthe fro...

3. Pull the seat release control. NOTE: Make sure the floor is clear of all objects before folding the seat. 4. Flip seat forward. Attach the seatbelt web snap buttonto the quarter trim panel snapbutton. This will assure that seatbeltdoes not get caught by staying outof the seat back folding path. 2...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash s...

common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used forthe most severe impacts. Refer to Air bag supplemental restraints section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect theseverity of an impact. Positioned up front, it ...

improperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary toproper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Even with thistechnology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the air bagwhen the passenger sea...

safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seatposition sensor, and passenger occupant classification sensor. In addition,the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrumentcluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of thefollowing. • ...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. All safety belts in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.The passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes describedbelow: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free s...

BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED ifthe seat belt assembly “automatic locking retractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checkedaccording to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replacethe Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk ...

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the aboveconditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, there is a 20 cm(8 inch) safety belt extension assembly that can be added (p...

BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional reminders byintermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warninglamp in the instrument cluster when the driver’s and front passenger’ssafety belt is un...

If... Then... The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt becomesunbuckled for approximately 1minute while the vehicle istraveling at least 5 km/h(3 mph) and more than 1-2minutes have elapsed since theignition switch has been turnedto ON... The BeltMinder feature is activated -the safety belt warni...

Reasons given... Consider... ⬙ Traffic is light ⬙ Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur insingle-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. ⬙ Belts wrinkle my clothes ⬙ Possibly, but a serious crash can domuch more than wrinkle your clothes,particularly if you are unbelted. ⬙ The people I’m with ...

will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds withthe light off, then followed by the restraint system warning lightflashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds again. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not da...

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...

the seatback, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor while thevehicle is still in motion. Sitting improperly can increase the chance ofinjury in a crash event. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down,turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or puts one orboth feet ...

How does the Safety Canopy 姟 system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy 娂 system included recommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Air Bag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the ris...

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not funct...

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can bepositioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck,the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer tothe center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Do no...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward and back. Ther...

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...

Brake Assist The Brake Assist system provides full braking force during panic brakingsituations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal andmaximizes the amount of brake booster assist, helping the driver toachieve maximum braking pressure. Once a panic brake application isdetected, the sy...

To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up slightly,then push the handle down. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that thegearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). If the parking brake is fully released,...

PREPARING TO DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Your vehicle has larger tires and increased ground clearance, giving...

Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxleprovides fully automatic operation ineither D (Overdrive) or with theO/D OFF switch depressed. Drivingwith the gearshift lever in D(Overdrive) gives the best fueleconomy for normal drivingconditions. For manual control, ...

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to thetransmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interruptinterlock that prevents cranking of the engine unle...

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and donot use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill whilewaiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when...

Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into theneutral position. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Depress the clutch, then shift into1 (First). 1 2 4 R 3 5 1 2 4 R 3 5 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Driving 143

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. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For important information regar...

4WD system indicator lights Indicator light - Type A Indicator light - Type B • Illuminates continuously when 4WD system is locked (i.e. permanent four wheel drive) due to heat protection mode. • Blinks continuously when 4WD system is disengaged (i.e. two wheel drive) due to heat protection mode. • ...

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...

Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when youare driving in mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. Aswhen 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 ...

When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a lower gear rather thandownshifting to a lower gear from ahigher gear once the ascent hasstarted. This reduces strain on theengine and the possibility of stalling. If you do stall out, Do not try toturnaround because you might rollover. It is better to b...

These “aftermarket lift kits” could adversely affect the vehicle’s handlingcharacteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control or rollover andserious injury. Tires can be damaged during off-road use. For your safety, tires that aredamaged should not be used for highway driving because they ...

Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicleequipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup boxcover). Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increaseyour repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilitiesand adve...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom ofthe wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be lim...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry. The maximum payload for your vehicle canbe found on the Tire Label on the driver’s door or door pillar. Look for “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGOSHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lbs” for maxim...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXXkilograms or XXX pounds. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggageload capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 635 kg(1400 lbs.) and there will be five 68 kg (150 lbs.) passengers in yourveh...

TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer towoption package. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine, transaxle,axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to maximizevehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment wh...

4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights 3.0L w/automatic transmission 2495 (5500) 907 (2000) 2.2 (24) 3.0L w/automatic transmission and towing package 3211 (7080) 1587 (3500) 2.8 (30) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft.) elevation. For defini...

4x4 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights 3.0L w/automatic transmission and towing package 3284 (7240) 1587 (3500) 2.8 (30) Notes: For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft.) elevation. For definitions of terms and instructions oncalculating your vehicle’s l...

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric, manual, automatic or surge-type brakes, if compatible with thevehicle, are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifi...

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...

Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and ismailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located in the frontpassenger’s footwell, beh...

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 ...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located on theright-hand side of the centerconsole, by the instrument panel.Remove the panel cover to accessthe fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. 2005 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA Engli...

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A* Trailer tow park lamps 2 5A* Not used 3 15A* Front and rear park lamps 4 10A* Ignition switch 5 2A* Powertrain Control Module (PCMrelay), Fuel pump relay, Main fanrelay, High/Low s...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 32 10A* Brake-Transmission shift lock 33 15A* Air bag module, Passenger Air bagDeactivation (PAD) indicatorlamp, Occupant ClassificationSensor (OCS) 34 5A* ABS module, Evac and Fill, Speedcontrol 35 5A* Heated seats mod...

T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information Your vehicle may be equipped with a T-type/mini-spare tire. This tire willhave the words “Temporary Use Only” molded into the tire sidewall. Thisspare tire is considered “temporary”. Replace the T-type/mini-spare witha tire of the same size, speed rating and load c...

you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporaryuse only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it assoon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type asthe road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If thedissimilar...

To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of thevehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could beseriousl...

Remove the lug wrench from thejack in order to remove the sparetire from under the vehicle. Toremove jack from vehicle release thethumbscrew on the bracket, releasethe retention clip on the upper partof the jack bracket, dislodge thejack from the bracket and carefullyguide jack down and out through ...

Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to thevehicle with a tether, perform these steps first, then proceed withthe steps following. 1. Place tire...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmissionmay have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal andwill not affect function or durability of the transmission. Ov...

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 covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

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...

• 2.3L I4 • 3.0L DOHC V6 — Duratec Engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cl...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or o...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • 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 area firstwith Motorcraft Spot and St...

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...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L I4 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Automatic transmission dipstick 4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power distribution box 7. Battery 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Engine oil dipstick...

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...

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L DOHC ...

• 2.3L I4 engine • 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine • If the oil level is below the add 1QT or MIN mark, add enough oil toraise the level within the 1QT-FULL or the MIN-MAX range(depending on application). • Oil levels above the F in FULL or above the MAX mark, may causeengine damage. Some oil must be re...

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX or FULL mark on...

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (oranother brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for...

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...

• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7–B(CA and OR only), meeting Ford SpecificationWSS-M97B51–A1. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant fromyellow to...

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolantpressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release. 3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure ...

Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. 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%. • ...

• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel issplashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminatedclothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated orprolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be particularly careful i...

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 1/4 of a turn until it stops. After refueling, if the “CHECK FUEL CAP” indicator comes on and stayson when you start the engine, ...

• 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...

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...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation than those of “P” typetires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon li...

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tirerotation. Note: Your ...

Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or propertydamage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h (35 mph) pointindicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s alway...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid (andclutch fluid ifequipped) Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line onreservoir Engine oil(including filterchange) 6 Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 Su...

3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amountof transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication onthe dipstick’s normal operating range. 4 Add the coolant type originally equipped ...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Engine coolant 1 MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7–A (U.S.,except CA andOR), VC-7–B(CA and ORonly) WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremi...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate ZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2 1 DO NOT USE Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the this chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic...

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions 4 Door mm (in.) (1) Vehicle height/ Maximumheight* 1770 (69.7)/1778 (70.0)* (2) Front track / rear 1557 (61.3)/1548 (60.9) (3) Overall width (body) 1780 (70.1) (4) Wheelbase 2620 (103.1) (5) Overall length 4442 (174.9) * Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16” tires 200...

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...

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificationlabel which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells youwhich transmission or transaxle each code represents. Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transm...

Code Transmission Description D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle A...

GENUINE 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 co...

A Accessory delay ..........................53Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................108–109, 115 and child safety seats ............110description ......................109, 115disposal ....................................118driver air bag ..................111, 116indicator l...