Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Body Styling Kits

Ford Escape: Body Styling Kits

The distance between the underside of your vehicle and the ground is less than that of other models. Drive with extreme care to avoid damage to your vehicle.

Repairing Minor Paint Damage. Waxing Your Vehicle

Repairing Minor Paint Damage Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color. Your vehicle color code is printed on a sticker on the front, left-hand side door jamb...

Storing Your Vehicle

Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30 days or more, the following maintenance recommendations ensures your vehicle stays in good operating condition...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch and Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Field Coil

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 412-001 (T71P-19703-B) Remover, Compressor Pulley Activation Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in Group 412. NOTE: If equipped with spring rubber clutch...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Rear Drive Axle and Differential - Overview

The RDU is available with 2.58 drive ratio. Rear Drive Axle and Differential The rear drive axle and differential unit (RDU ) is a cast aluminum differential assembly located in the rear of the vehicle consisting of the following components: Crown wheel and pinion An electrically activated and mechanically engaged clutch pack acting on the rear drive axles, that applies or removes..

Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.