Ford Escape: Connecting a Trailer

Luggage Compartment

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER WARNING: Make sure that you properly secure the luggage cover. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury in the event of a sudden stop or crash...

Connecting a Trailer Precautions

WARNING: Do not adjust the spring bars so that your vehicle's rear bumper is higher than before attaching the trailer. Doing so will defeat the function of the weight-distributing hitch, which may cause unpredictable handling, and could result in serious personal injury...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Brake Caliper

Removal   WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake components...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: How Do the Knee Airbags Work. How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work

How Do the Knee Airbags Work The driver knee airbag is under or within the instrument panel. During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the knee airbag based on crash severity and respective occupant conditions. Under certain crash and occupant conditions, the knee airbag may deploy but the corresponding front airbag may not activate...