Ford Escape: Towing Your Vehicle / Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting

Emergency Towing

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) If your vehicle becomes inoperable without access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground, regardless of the powertrain and transmission configuration, under the following conditions: Your vehicle is facing forward for towing in a forward direction...

Fuses

Fuse Precautions WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs...

Other information:

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Run the Engine

NOTE: The engine running diagnostic mode is a hybrid powertrain control module strategy which is separate from the normal operating strategy. The specifics described here are applicable only to the power-split hybrid variants. When in this mode, the engine is running and does not turn off, as it does during normal operation...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - High Voltage Battery Wiring Harness - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

Removal   WARNING: To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately 450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and modules...