Ford Escape: Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
The cabin air filter improves the quality of
air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen
and other particles.
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
Replace the filter at regular intervals.
The cabin air filter is behind the glove
compartment.
To remove the lower glove compartment
and access the filter:
- Open the glove compartment.

- Press the tab on each side.
- Fully lower the glove compartment.
- Pull the glove compartment toward
you.
Heated Windshield
(If Equipped)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer
When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
Heated Rear Window
Press the button to clear the
rear
window of thin ice and fog...
Front Seat Precautions
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-199
(T83T-3132-A1)
Installer, Spindle/Axle ShaftT83-4000-ATKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
308-777Remover and Installer, PTU Input Shaft Seal
308-969Installer, Pinion Seal
Slide Hammer Dent Puller
Plastic Mallet
Two Leg Puller
Removal
Remove the PTU...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
If the catalytic converter is not being replaced, the HO2S
and the catalyst monitor sensor do not need to be removed from the
catalytic converter. Disconnecting the electrical connectors is still
necessary...