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...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Brake Fluid Reservoir - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the brake master cylinder. Refer to: Brake Master Cylinder - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Compression and Cylinder Leakage Test - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG)

NOTE: The compression test requires cranking the engine a minimum of 5 compression strokes with the throttle plate in the wide-open position for each cylinder. The engine cranking diagnostic mode must be used to crank the engine and the brake/accelerator pedals must be used to position the throttle plate during the compression test...