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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the quick release coupling.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General
Information - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, General Procedures)...
Selecting the Correct Fuel
Choosing the Right Fuel
Your vehicle operates on regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87...