Ford Escape: Starting and Stopping the Engine / Ignition Switch

Switching the Ignition Off
Turn the key to position 0.
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
Turn the key to position I. Electrical
accessories, for example the radio, operate
without the engine running.
Switching the Ignition On
Turn the key to position II. All electrical
circuits and accessories are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.
Starting the Engine
Turn the key to position III. Release the
key when the engine starts.
WARNING: Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage...
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory
mode, press the push button ignition
switch once without your foot on the brake
pedal...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector, release the tabs and remove the ANC microphone...
Inspection
NOTE:
Dropped spark plugs should always be discarded.
Unfired
An unfired spark plug should appear very clean
with a pure nickel finish to the threads and ground strap. The center
electrode ceramic insulator surface is often a matte or dull finish and
pure white in color...