Ford Escape: Suspension / Rear Suspension

Disassembly and Assembly - Front Strut and Spring Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Spring Compressor Vise DISASSEMBLY NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems...

Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview

Overview The rear suspension consists of the following components: Coil springs lower arms Shock absorber Stabilizer bar and links Toe links Upper arms Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies Wheel knuckles Wheel studs The rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower)...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Starting the Engine

Before starting the engine, check the following: Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make sure the transmission is in park (P). Fully press the brake pedal.Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Overview

Overview The PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the vehicle from starting unless a valid programmed passive key is detected inside the vehicle when the START/STOP button is pressed. PATS does not disable a vehicle that is already running...