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: Description and Operation - Engine Ignition - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation Cold Start Emission Reduction Monitor The cold start emission reduction monitor is an on board strategy designed for vehicles that meet the low emissions vehicle-II (LEV-II) emissions standards. The monitor works by detecting the lack of catalyst warm up resulting from a failure to apply sufficient cold start emission reduction during a cold start...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Interior Rear Door Handle

Removal NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar. Remove the rear trim panel. Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). Remove the interior rear door trim panel upper finish panel...