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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Remove the 2 LH side (under hood) instrument panel bolts
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Position the manual steering column adjuster lever in t..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the push pins.
Remove the push pins.
Remove the fasteners.
Remove the retainer clips and front fender moulding.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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