Ford Escape: Cross Traffic Alert / Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting
Cross Traffic Alert – Information Messages

Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt...
What Is Pre-Collision Assist
Pre-collision assist detects and warns of
approaching hazards in the roadway. If
your vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian
within your driving path, the system
provides multiple levels of assistance to
help avoid a collision...
Other information:
Overview
The RCM continually receives and monitors inputs from the OCSM and various other hard-wired switches and sensors. If the RCM
detects a sudden vehicle deceleration and/or lateral deceleration
based on the information received from the various sensors and
determines that deployment is necessary, it applies voltage and current
to deploy the appropriate SRS components...
Removal and Installation
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake
system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the turbocharger...