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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the floor console.
Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Release the clips and remove the LH trim panel...
WARNING:
Never inflate a tire that has been run flat without first
removing the tire from the wheel to inspect for damage. A damaged tire
can fail during inflation. Failure to follow this instruction may result
in serious personal injury...