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 Service Manual: General Procedures - Refrigerant Oil Adding


    Filling Refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding (when new components are installed) chart below for refrigerant oil adding amounts and methods of installation. For the correct Refrigerant Management Center special tool, Refer to: Climate Control Tools and Equipment (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures)...

    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems. Tire Rotation


    Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems Check the valve stems for holes, cracks, or cuts that could permit air leakage. Tire Rotation WARNING: If the tire label shows different tire pressures for the front and rear tires and the vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring system, then you need to update the settings for the system sensors...

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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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