Ford Escape: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering / Description and Operation - Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - Overview
Overview
The
air intake system cleans intake air with a replaceable, dry-type engine
Air Cleaner (ACL) element made of treated, pleated paper. A new Air
Cleaner (ACL) element must be installed periodically as scheduled.
Engine performance and fuel economy are adversely affected when maximum
restriction of the Air Cleaner (ACL) element is reached.
System Operation
Adaptive Airflow
Some vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control (ETC) have
an adaptive airflow strategy that allows the PCM to correct for changes
in the airflow...
Other information:
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators
When the system detects a speed limit
sign, it appears in the information display.
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning
To set the speed warning, use the
touchscreen.
Press Settings on the touchscreen...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...