Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual / SYNC™ 3 (If Equipped) / Phone / Text Messaging

Ford Escape: Phone / Text Messaging

Setting Text Message Notification

iOS

Go to the settings menu on your cell phone.
Select Bluetooth.
Select the information icon to the right of your vehicle.
Switch text message notification on.

Android

Go to the settings menu on your cell phone.
Select Bluetooth.
Select the profiles option.
Select the phone profile.
Switch text message notification on.

Using Text Messaging

Ford Escape. Text Messaging

Using Your Cell Phone

Recent Call List Display and select an entry from a list of previous calls. Contacts Display a smart search form to look up your contacts. Use the List button to alphabetically sort your contacts...

Apple CarPlay (If Equipped)

Connect your device to a USB port. Follow the instructions on the touchscreen. Note: Certain features of the system are not available when you are using Apple CarPlay...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

Activation Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C) . Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06C) ...

Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.