Ford Escape: Crash and Breakdown Information / Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off

High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

In the event of damage or fire involving an electric vehicle or hybrid-electric vehicle: Assume the high-voltage battery and associated components are energized and fully charged...

Jump Starting the Vehicle

Jump Starting Precautions WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Power Transfer Unit - Overview

Power Transfer Unit The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is a gearbox that attaches to the transmission. The PTU directs power from the transmission differential case through a dog clutch to a hypoid ring gear. A hypoid pinion gear is meshed to the ring gear and splined to the output flange...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Battery Charging

Charging NOTE: Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer for an extended period of time. Vehicles still in dealer inventory or in long-term storage may be driven short distances with heavy electrical loads...