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Ford Escape: Crash and Breakdown Information / Transporting the Vehicle

Ford Escape. 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. Automatic Crash Shutoff

    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...

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    Ford Escape 2020-2024 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Collision Warning and Collision Avoidance System


    Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Forward Collision Warning Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).   Symptom Chart Condition Possible Sources Actions The forward collision warning syst..

    Ford Escape 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Cross Traffic Alert Precautions. Cross Traffic Alert Limitations. Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off


    Cross Traffic Alert Precautions WARNING: Do not use the cross traffic alert system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before reversing out of a parking space. The cross traffic alert system is not a replacement for careful driving. WARNING: The system may not operate properly during severe weather conditions, for example snow, ice, he..

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    Vehicle Identification

    Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

    The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

    Ford Escape. Vehicle Identification

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