Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission External Controls - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Description and Operation - External Controls - Overview

Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission External Controls - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Description and Operation - External Controls - Overview

Overview

The shift by wire system uses a rotary dial GSM to interface with the TCM to select gear positions.

The shift by wire system needs a 12 volt power source to move the transmission out of park.

Description and Operation - External Controls

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Description and Operation - External Controls - Vehicles Built Up To: 23-September-2021 - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation Component Description GSM When the driver needs to change gear position the driver selects P R N or D by rotating a GSM dial...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Satellite Radio / Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna Cable

Removal Remove the front door scuff plates. Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). Remove the front seats. Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Calculating the Load Limit

Steps for determining the correct load limit: Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb." on your vehicle’s placard. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle...

Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.