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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
WARNING:
Seat backrest trim covers installed on seats equipped with
seat side airbags cannot be repaired. A new trim cover must be
installed. Cleaning is permissible. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase
the risk of s..
Initialization
WARNING:
Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when
carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization
procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect
objects in its path. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
serious personal injury.
NOTE:
The roof opening panel motor must be initialized when
repa..