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: Removal and Installation - Block Heater

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures). Remove the catalytic converter...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Closing the Liftgate

Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate control. With the transmission in park (P), press the button on the instrument panel. Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate before operating or moving your vehicle, especially in an enclosure, like a garage or a parking structure...