Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Drive Mode Control / Selecting a Drive Mode - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Ford Escape: Drive Mode Control / Selecting a Drive Mode - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Selecting a Drive Mode - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Ford Escape. and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

To select drive modes, use the console mounted control.

Note: Drive mode changes may not be available when the ignition is off.

Note: Button icon shown may vary from your vehicle.

Note: Selected drive mode displays in the information cluster display.

Selecting a Drive Mode - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Note: Drive mode changes may not be available when the ignition is off.

Note: Button icon shown may vary from your vehicle.

Note: Selected drive mode displays in the information display.

Ford Escape. and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

To select drive modes, use the console mounted control.

What Is Drive Mode Control

The system delivers a driving experience through a suite of sophisticated electronic vehicle systems. These systems optimize steering, handling and powertrain response...

Drive Modes

Deep Snow/Sand (If Equipped) Use this mode to aid you in getting your vehicle unstuck from deep snow or sand. Note: The intent of your all-wheel drive vehicle is not for off-road use...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Lane Keeping System Indicators

If you switch the lane keeping system on, a graphic with lane markings appears in the information display. When you switch the system off, the lane marking graphics do not display. Note: The overhead vehicle graphic may still display if adaptive cruise control is enabled...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators. Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators Illuminates when you switch adaptive cruise control on. The color of the indicator changes to indicate the system status. White indicates the system is on but inactive. Green indicates that you set the speed and the system is active...

Push Button Ignition Switch

Ford Escape. Push Button Ignition Switch

Switching the Ignition Off

When the ignition is on or in accessory mode, press the push button ignition switch once without your foot on the brake pedal.