Ford Escape: Crash and Breakdown Information / Transporting the Vehicle

If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or your
roadside assistance service provider.
Your manufacturer produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Vehicle damage could occur if
towed incorrectly, or by any other means.
Front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehicles
must have their designated drive wheels
off the ground regardless of towing
direction. Use tow dollies to prevent
damage to the transmission.
All-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles
require that all wheels be off the ground
using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment. This prevents damage to the
transmission and drive system.
Post-Crash Alert System
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System
The system helps draw attention to your
vehicle in the event of a serious impact.
How Does the Post-Crash Alert System Work
The system is designed to turn the hazard
flashers on and to intermittently sound the
horn in the event of a serious impact that
deploys an airbag or the seatbelt
pretensioners...
Other information:
MyKey – Information Messages - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
MyKey – Information Messages - Vehicles With: Flip Key
MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
What is an admin key?
An admin key is a key that you have
not created as a MyKey. See Creating
a MyKey.
Why am I not able create a MyKey?
You have not placed the admin key in
the backup position. See ..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-598Hydraulic Cylinder 10t
204-598-01Remover/Installer, Subframe Bushing Guide
204-598-04Adapter for 204-598
Removal
Remove the rear subframe.
Refer to: Rear Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Note the position of the components before removal.
A..