Ford Escape: Maintenance / Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™

Opening and Closing the Hood

Opening the Hood Open the left-hand front door. Fully pull the hood release lever and let it completely retract.Note: This action releases the hood latch...

Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™

Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid. Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant. Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview...

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel Multifunction Switch

Removal Remove the driver airbag. Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). On both sides. Disconnect the steering wheel multifunction switch electrical connector. Remove the steering wheel bezel...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - High Voltage Battery Charging System - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) - Overview

Overview The high voltage battery charging system is responsible for charging the high voltage battery while the vehicle is not operating. It consists of an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), SOBDM and Charge Status Indicator (CSI). The EVSE is an external AC charger that connects to an external voltage source and the vehicle charge port when the vehicle is not operating to charge t..