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

Charging Your Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my vehicle have a hum or fan noise when charging?
A hum or a fan noise could be present
when charging the high voltage
battery. This is a normal operation as
your vehicle is keeping the battery cool
while charging.
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 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:
Programming
NOTE:
A passive key with a depleted battery(ies) only starts the vehicle when
in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality remains
inoperative until the key battery(ies) is replaced.
NOTE:
The diagnostic scan tool must have an active Internet connection...
Doors and Locks – Warning Lamps
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door or the hood is open.
Doors and Locks – Information Messages
Doors and Locks – Frequently Asked Questions
Can accessories such as steps or handles be used with the latch
assembly?
Do not use the door latch assembly to
attach any accessory, such as handles
or ..