Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission - Automatic Transmission – HF45 / Description and Operation - Final Drive

Description and Operation - Differential

The differential allows the halfshafts and wheels to rotate at different speeds during cornering. The differential assembly consists of the following components: Differential carrier Two pinion gears Two side gears When driving in a straight line, both front wheels rotate at relatively the same speed...

Description and Operation - Planetary Assembly

Item Part Number Description 1 7L4377L437 Ring gear 2 7A3987A398 Planetary carrier 3 7A3487A348 Sun gear This transmission has one simple planetary gear set...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Electric Parking Brake

The electric parking brake is used to hold your vehicle on slopes and flat roads. Applying the Electric Parking Brake WARNING: Always fully apply the parking brake and make sure you shift into park (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Distance Indication

What Is Distance Indication Distance indication displays the gap between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Note: The graphic does not display if you switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise control. Switching Distance Indication On and Off To switch the system on or off, use the touchscreen: Press Settings on the touchscreen...