Ford Escape Manuals

Ford Escape: Hill Start Assist

What Is Hill Start Assist

Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you to pull away when your vehicle is on a slope without using the parking brake.

How Does Hill Start Assist Work

When the system activates, your vehicle remains stationary for a few seconds after you release the brake pedal. This gives you time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. The brakes release when the engine has developed sufficient torque to prevent your vehicle from rolling down the slope.

Hill Start Assist Precautions

WARNING: The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake.

WARNING: You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: The system turns off if there is a malfunction or if you excessively rev the engine.

Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting

Hill Start Assist – Information Messages

Ford Escape. Hill Start Assist

    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)...

    Auto Hold

    How Does Auto Hold Work Auto Hold applies the brakes to hold your vehicle after you stop it and release the brake pedal. This can help when waiting on a hill or in traffic...

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    Ford Escape 2020-2024 Service Manual: General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing


    Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® A/C System Flushing SolventYN-23 -  Flushing NOTICE: Use the Refrigerant Identification Equipment before recovering any of the vehicle's refrigerant. Failure to do so puts the shop's bulk refrigerant at risk of contamination...

    Ford Escape 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Opening and Closing the Flip Key. Removing the Key Blade


    Opening Your Flip Key Press the round button on the remote control to extend the flip key. Note: Inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush. Closing Your Flip Key Press and hold the round button on the remote control to fold the key blade when not in use...

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    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.

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