Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Hill Start Assist

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 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Wireless Accessory Charging Module (WACM)

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - High Voltage Battery Coolant Tube Assembly - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

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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.