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

- Windshield washer fluid. See Adding Washer Fluid.
- Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant.
- Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview.
- Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil.
- Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.
- Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery.
- Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses.
- Air filter. See Changing the Engine Air Filter.
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...
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid.
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant.
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Power Liftgate
2
Hood Ajar Switch
3
Passive Key
4
Horn
5
GWM
6
GWM
7
PDM
8
DLC
9
IPC
10
RTM
11
BCM
12
Left Door Lock Control Switch
13
DDM
14
Right Door Lock Control Switch
15
Ignition Switch
1..
Installing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat
WARNING: The standardized
spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 in
(280 mm) center to center. Do not use
LATCH lower anchors for the center
seating position unless the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions permit and
specify using anchors spaced at least as
far apart as those in this vehicle.
The lower anchors at the center of the
second ..