Ford Escape: Charging Your Vehicle - Plug- In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) / Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting

Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences

Note: Select charge settings on the home page of the touchscreen or under the vehicle settings menu to access charge preferences. Charging may not begin upon plugging in if you have set up preferred charge times for this vehicle location...

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission Precautions WARNING: When your vehicle is stationary, keep the brake pedal fully pressed when shifting gears. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury, death or property damage...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Battery Drain Check

Check NOTE: No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA (0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories. Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle at rest for at least 75 minutes (depending on region)...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar. LH (left hand) Side Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...