Ford Escape: Towing a Trailer / Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft. Towing Weights and Dimensions
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
- Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
- Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding 6 in (15 cm) could allow water
to enter vehicle components, causing
internal damage to the components and
affecting driveability, emissions and
reliability.
Note: Replace the rear axle lubricant
anytime the rear axle has been submerged
in water.
Note: Disconnect the trailer wiring
connector before backing the trailer into the
water.
Note: Reconnect the trailer wiring
connector after removing the trailer from
the water.
Towing Weights and Dimensions
Recommended Towing Weights - 1.5L EcoBoost™

Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.
Recommended Towing Weights - 2.0L

1 Vehicle without towing package.
2 Vehicle with towing package.
Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.
Recommended Towing Weights - 2.5L

Note: All values calculated with SAE J2807 method.
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
The maximum loaded trailer
weight is the highest possible
weight of a fully loaded trailer the
vehicle can tow.
For additional information, visit
www.fleet.ford.com/
towing-guides.
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight for Your Vehicle
- Start with the gross combined
weight rating for your vehicle
model and axle ratio.
- Subtract all of the following
that apply to your vehicle:
- Vehicle curb weight.
- Hitch hardware weight, for
example a draw bar, ball, locks
or weight distributing hardware.
- Driver weight.
- Passenger weight.
- Payload, cargo and luggage
weight.
- Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded
trailer weight for this combination.
Note: The trailer tongue load is
considered part of the payload for
your vehicle. Reduce the total
payload by the final trailer tongue
weight.
Note: Consult an authorized dealer
to determine the maximum trailer
weight allowed for your vehicle if
you are not sure.
Towing a Trailer Limitations
The vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle or trailer...
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work
The system applies the brakes to the
individual wheels and reduces engine
torque to aid vehicle stability.
If the trailer begins to sway, the stability
control lamp flashes and the message
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed appears in
the information display...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
PACM
2
PCM
3
IPC
4
Rear sounder
5
BCM
6
SOBDMC
7
Front sounder
Network Message Charts
Module Network Input Messages - PACM
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Factory ..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-465Tool, Camshaft Align TimingTKIT-1994-LMH/MH2TKIT-1994-FH/FMH/FLMH
303-507Timing Peg, Crankshaft TDCTKIT-2001N-FLMTKIT-2001N-ROW
Feeler Gauge
Removal
NOTE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material (including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the ..
Categories
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:

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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