Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual
Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual
Owners manual for fourth generation Ford Escape a compact crossover vehicle sold by Ford, model years 2020-2026. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle in order to benefit from greater safety and pleasure from driving it. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat.
- Introduction
- Symbols Glossary
- Data Privacy
- Service Data
- Event Data
- Settings Data
- Connected Vehicle Data
- Mobile Device Data
- Emergency Call System Data
- At a Glance
- Child Safety
- Child Safety Precautions
- Child Restraint Anchor Points
- Child Restraints
- Installing Child Restraints
- Booster Seats
- Child Safety Locks
- Seatbelts
- Seatbelt Precautions
- Fastening the Seatbelts
- Sensitive Locking Mode. Automatic Locking Mode
- Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy
- Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
- Seatbelt Reminder
- Checking the Seatbelts
- Seatbelt Extensions
- Personal Safety System™
- Airbags
- How Do the Front Airbags Work
- How Do the Side Airbags Work
- How Do the Knee Airbags Work. How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work
- Airbag Precautions. Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats
- Children and Airbags
- Front Passenger Sensing System
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator. Disposing of Airbags
- Pedestrian Alert System. 911 Assist
- Keys and Remote Controls
- Remote Control Limitations
- Using the Remote Control
- Opening and Closing the Flip Key. Removing the Key Blade
- Sounding the Panic Alarm. Locating Your Vehicle
- Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
- Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control. Programming the Remote Control. Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting
- MyKey™
- MyKey Settings
- Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start. Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key
- Programming a MyKey. Clearing All MyKeys. Checking MyKey System Status. Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
- MyKey – Troubleshooting
- Doors and Locks
- Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle
- Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle
- Autounlock. Autolock. Mislock. Doors and Locks Audible Warnings
- Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting
- Keyless Entry
- Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad. Keyless Entry Limitations
- Master Access Code
- Keyless Entry Settings
- Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
- Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting
- Easy Entry and Exit
- Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
- Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate
- Opening the Liftgate
- Setting the Liftgate Opening Height
- Closing the Liftgate
- Stopping the Liftgate Movement. Liftgate Obstacle Detection
- Liftgate – Troubleshooting
- Security
- Passive Anti-Theft System. Anti-Theft Alarm System
- Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings
- Security – Troubleshooting
- Steering Wheel
- Wipers and Washers
- Wipers
- Autowipers
- Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off. Reverse Wipe
- Checking the Wiper Blades. Replacing the Front Wiper Blades. Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades
- Washers
- Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting
- Exterior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting Control
- Headlamps
- Headlamps – Troubleshooting
- Autolamps
- Exterior Lamps
- Automatic High Beam Control
- Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting
- Interior Lighting
- Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off. Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off. Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off
- Interior Lamp Function. Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness. Ambient Lighting
- Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting
- Windows
- Interior Mirror
- Exterior Mirrors
- Moonroof (If Equipped)
- Opening and Closing the Sun Shade
- Opening and Closing the Moonroof
- Venting the Moonroof. Moonroof Bounce-Back
- Instrument Cluster
- Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Instrument Cluster Overview - Gasoline, Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Instrument Cluster Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Instrument Cluster Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- What Is the Tachometer - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- What Is the Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- What Is the Power Gauge - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- What Is the Speedometer. Fuel Gauge
- What Is the Vehicle Range Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- What Is the High Voltage Battery Gauge - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). What Is the Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge. What Is the Information Bar. What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning La
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
- Instrument Cluster Indicators
- Instrument Cluster Display
- Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls
- Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen/12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
- Personalized Settings
- Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- What Is Electric Efficiency - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- What Is Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- What Is the Trip Summary - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Vehicle Charging Status - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Trip Computer
- Accessing the Trip Computer. Resetting the Trip Computer
- Resetting the Individual Trip Values, Configuring the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen. Trip Data
- Head Up Display (If Equipped)
- Remote Start
- Remote Start Precautions. Remote Start Limitations. Enabling Remote Start
- Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
- Extending the Remote Start Duration. Remote Start Remote Control Indicators
- Remote Start Settings
- Climate Control
- Manual Climate Control
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC)
- Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC)
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature Control
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control
- Heated Windshield . Heated Rear Window. Heated Exterior Mirrors
- Interior Air Quality
- Front Seats
- Rear Seats
- Rear Occupant Alert System
- Memory Function
- Garage Door Opener
- What Is the Garage Door Opener. How Does the Garage Door Opener Work. Garage Door Opener Precautions
- Garage Door Opener Limitations. Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter
- Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener Motor
- Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor
- Clearing the Garage Door Opener. Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener. Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies
- Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies
- USB Ports
- Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
- Wireless Accessory Charger
- Storage
- Starting and Stopping the Engine
- Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions
- Ignition Switch
- Push Button Ignition Switch
- Starting the Engine
- Engine Block Heater
- Stopping the Engine
- Automatic Engine Stop
- Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
- What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle. How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting
- Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
- Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting
- Auto-Start-Stop
- Fuel and Refueling
- Fuel and Refueling Precautions
- Fuel Quality
- Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel. Running Out of Fuel
- Refueling
- Fuel Tank Capacity. Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting
- Catalytic Converter
- High Voltage Battery
- Charging Your Vehicle - Plug- In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Charging Your Vehicle Precautions
- Charging Equipment
- Locating the Charge Port. Charge Port Indicators
- AC Charging
- Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences
- Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting
- Automatic Transmission
- Automatic Transmission Positions
- Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear. Automatic Transmission Position Indicators
- Temporary Neutral Mode
- Automatic Return to Park (P)
- Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
- Manual Park Release - Gasoline. Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings
- Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting
- All-Wheel Drive
- Brakes
- Brake Precautions. Anti-Lock Braking System. Brake Over Accelerator
- Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir. Checking the Brake Fluid.
- Brakes – Troubleshooting
- Electric Parking Brake
- Hill Start Assist
- Auto Hold
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Steering
- Parking Aids
- Parking Aid Precautions
- Rear Parking Aid
- Front Parking Aid
- Side Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist
- Parking Aid Indicators
- Parking Aids – Troubleshooting
- Rear View Camera
- Active Park Assist
- Active Park Assist Precautions. Switching Active Park Assist On and Off
- Entering a Parallel Parking Space
- Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space. Exiting a Parking Space
- Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting
- Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work. Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions
- Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations
- Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off. Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation. Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed
- Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap
- Canceling the Set Speed. Resuming the Set Speed. Overriding the Set Speed
- Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators. Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
- Lane Centering
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting
- Drive Mode Control
- What Is Drive Mode Control
- Selecting a Drive Mode - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Drive Modes
- Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes
- Lane Keeping System
- How Does the Lane Keeping System Work. Lane Keeping System Precautions. Lane Keeping System Limitations
- Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off. Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode. Alert Mode
- Aid Mode. Alert and Aid Mode
- Lane Keeping System Indicators
- Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting
- Blind Spot Information System
- How Does Blind Spot Information System Work. Blind Spot Information System Precautions. Blind Spot Information System Limitations
- Blind Spot Information System Requirements. Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off
- Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors. Blind Spot Information System Indicators
- Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting
- Cross Traffic Alert
- How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work
- Cross Traffic Alert Precautions. Cross Traffic Alert Limitations. Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off
- Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors. Cross Traffic Alert Indicators
- Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting
- Pre-Collision Assist
- How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work.
- Pre-Collision Assist Precautions. Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
- Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off
- Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors
- Distance Indication
- Distance Alert. Automatic Emergency Braking
- Evasive Steering Assist
- Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting
- Driver Alert
- How Does Driver Alert Work. Driver Alert Precautions. Driver Alert Limitations
- Switching Driver Alert On and Off. Driver Alert Indicators
- Driver Alert – Troubleshooting
- Speed Sign Recognition
- How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work. Speed Sign Recognition Precautions. Speed Sign Recognition Limitations
- Speed Sign Recognition Indicators. Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning. Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance
- Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting
- Load Carrying
- Load Carrying Precautions
- Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels. What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating. What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating
- Calculating Payload
- Calculating the Load Limit
- Roof Rack
- Luggage Compartment
- Connecting a Trailer
- Towing a Trailer
- Towing a Trailer Precautions. Trailer Brake Precautions
- Towing a Trailer Limitations. Loading Your Trailer. Trailer Towing Hints
- Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft. Towing Weights and Dimensions
- Trailer Sway Control
- Driving Hints
- Crash and Breakdown Information
- Roadside Assistance
- High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
- Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off
- Jump Starting the Vehicle
- Post-Crash Alert System. Automatic Crash Shutoff
- Transporting the Vehicle
- Towing Your Vehicle
- Towing Your Vehicle Precautions. Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle
- Emergency Towing
- Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting
- Fuses
- Maintenance
- Maintenance Precautions
- Opening and Closing the Hood
- Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™
- Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™
- Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Engine Oil
- Checking the Coolant
- Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™
- Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Changing the Fuel Filter - Gasoline, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
- Drive Belt Routing Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ and 2.0L EcoBoost™
- Changing the 12V Battery
- Adjusting the Headlamps
- Exterior Bulbs and Interior Bulbs
- Vehicle Care
- Cleaning Products
- Cleaning the Exterior
- Cleaning the Interior
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage. Waxing Your Vehicle
- Body Styling Kits
- Storing Your Vehicle
- Wheel and Tire Information
- Locating the Tire label. Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
- Information on the Tire Sidewall
- Glossary of Tire Terminology
- Tire Replacement Requirements
- Using Summer Tires. Using Snow Chains
- Tire Care
- Checking the Tire Pressures. Inflating the Tires
- Inspecting the Tire for Wear. Inspecting the Tire for Damage
- Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems. Tire Rotation
- Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
- What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit. Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions. Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
- Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components
- Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions. Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations. Viewing the Tire Pressures
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting
- Changing a Road Wheel
- Capacities and Specifications
- Engine Specifications
- Motorcraft Parts
- Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
- Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
- Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
- Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
- Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
- Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
- Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
- Washer Fluid Specification
- Brake Fluid Specification
- Vehicle Identification
- Connected Vehicle
- Connected Vehicle Requirements. Connected Vehicle Limitations
- Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network. Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network
- Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem and SYNC 3
- Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Audio System
- Audio System Precautions. Switching the Audio Unit On and Off. Selecting the Audio Source
- Playing or Pausing the Audio Source. Adjusting the Volume. Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off. Switching Repeat Mode On and Off
- Setting a Memory Preset. Muting the Audio. Adjusting the Sound Settings
- Setting the Clock and Date
- AM/FM Radio
- Digital Radio
- Satellite Radio
- SYNC™ (If Equipped)
- General Information
- Using Voice Recognition
- Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
- SYNC™ Applications and Services
- Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
- SYNC™ Troubleshooting
- SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped)
- General Information
- Using Voice Recognition
- Entertainment
- Phone
- Navigation (If Equipped)
- Electric Vehicle Information (If Equipped)
- Apps
- Settings
- SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
- Accessories
- Ford Protect
- Scheduled Maintenance
- General Maintenance Information
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
- Customer Information
- Rollover Warning. The Better Business Bureau Auto Line Program
- The Mediation and Arbitration Program. Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual
- Reporting Safety Defects in the United States and Canada
- Radio Frequency Certification Labels
- California Proposition 65
- Perchlorate
- Replacement Parts Recommendation
- Mobile Communications Equipment
- Federal Highway Administration Regulation
- End User License Agreement
- Emission Law
- Appendices
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