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:
System Operation
Brake Over Accelerator
NOTE:
On some vehicles, for off road use the brake over
accelerator feature can be disabled along with the electronic stability
control system by pressing and holding the traction control OFF button
for 5 seconds.
The
brake over accelerator feature may not be active during low speed
operating conditions. This enables unique drive maneuvers, su..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
Remove the catalytic converter.
Refer to: Catalytic Converter (309-00C Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Make sure th..