Ford Escape Manuals

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.

    Maintenance

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    Opening and Closing the Hood

    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...

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    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: What to do after the tire has been sealed


    After using the kit to seal your tire, you will need to replace the sealant canister. Sealant canisters and spare parts can be obtained at an authorized dealer. Empty sealant canisters may be disposed of at home. However, canisters still containing liquid sealant should be disposed of in accordance with local waste disposal regulation...

    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Charge Cord Lock Manual Release - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)


    Activation NOTE: Some regions have charging stations that engage a safety latch, that positively locks the High Voltage charge cord to the vehicle charge port until the latch is released. If this latch fails to release, the cord cannot be removed without special action outlined in the steps below...

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    Vehicle Identification

    Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

    The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

    Ford Escape. Vehicle Identification

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