Ford Escape: Vehicle Identification
Locating the Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number is on the
left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Note: In the illustration, XXXX is
representative of your vehicle identification
number.
Vehicle Identification Number Overview
The vehicle identification number contains
the following information:

- World manufacturer identifier.
- Brake system, gross vehicle
weight rating, restraint devices
and their locations.
- Make, vehicle line, series, body
type.
- Engine or motor type.
- Check digit.
- Model year.
- Assembly plant.
- Production sequence number.
Use fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use fluid that meets the
defined specification and viscosity grade,
it could result in:
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover...
Other information:
Accessing the Trip Computer
Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
Use the instrument cluster display controls to navigate the home screen.
Select the trip screen.
Press the menu button on the steering
wheel.
Select Trip 1 or Trip 2.
Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen/12.3 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display Screen
Using Select Screens
Use the instr..
Item
Description
1
BCM
2
PATS Front Antenna
3
RTM (remote start vehicles only)
4
Exterior Front Door Handle RH
5
Keyless Entry Rear Antenna
6
PATS Center Antenna
7
Exterior Front Door Handle LH
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