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:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
HVAC Control Module
2
Air distribution door actuator
3
Driver side temperature door actuator
4
Air inlet door actuator
5
Blower motor relay
6
Blower motor control module
7
Passenger side temperature door actuator
8
APIM
9
GWM
10
Ambient Air Temperatur..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-D009
(D95L-7211-A)
Fuel Pressure Test Kit
Check
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safet..