Ford Escape: Automatic Transmission / Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is Grade Assist
Provides additional grade braking with a
combination of engine motoring and
high-voltage battery charging to help
maintain vehicle speed when descending
a grade.
Switching Grade Assist On and Off
Press the grade assist button to activate
grade assist. The grade assist lamp
appears in the instrument cluster. Press
the button again to switch it off.
Your vehicle determines the amount of
engine motoring and high-voltage battery
charging. You could notice the engine
speed increasing and decreasing to help
maintain your vehicle speed when
descending a slope.
Grade Assist Indicators

What Is Automatic Return to Park (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P).
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the
following occur:
You switch the vehicle off...
Manual Park Release - Gasoline
What Is Manual Park Release
Manual park release is used to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-476
(T94P-9472-A)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen SensorTKIT-1994-LM/MTKIT-1994-FTKIT-1994-FLM/FM
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize LubricantXL-2
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WARNING: Batteries normally
produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not
allow flames, sparks or lighted
substances to come near the battery.
When working near the battery, always
shield your face and protect your eyes.
Always provide correct ventilation.
WARNING: When lifting a
plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure
on the end walls could cause acid to fl..