Ford Escape: Maintenance / Maintenance Precautions
Service your vehicle regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications.
- Do not work on a hot engine.
- Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
- Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
- Keep all open flames and other burning
material, such as cigarettes, away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
- Set the parking brake, shift the
transmission to park (P) and block the
wheels.
Opening the Hood
Open the left-hand front door.
Fully pull the hood release lever and
let it completely retract.Note: This action releases the hood latch...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the LH rear seat cushion.
Refer to: Rear Seat Cushion Cover (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the rear center seatbelt buckle electrical connector...
Programming
NOTE:
This procedure works only if 2 or more programmed keys are available.
NOTE:
This procedure works only if the customer spare key programming is enabled.
NOTE:
When programming keys, the RKE transmitter and the PATS portion of the key are programmed at the same time...