Fuel Quality - Gasoline; Fuel Quality - Diesel - Ford 2013 Escape Owner's Manual

FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE

WARNINGS
Do not mix gasoline with oil, diesel
or other liquids. This could cause a
chemical reaction.
Do not use leaded gasoline or
gasoline with additives containing
other metallic compounds (e.g.
manganese-based). They could damage
the emission system.
Note: We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel.
Note: We do not recommend the use of
additional additives or other engine
treatments for normal vehicle use.
Use minimum 95 octane unleaded
gasoline that meets the specification
defined by EN 228 or the equivalent
national specification.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with ethanol
blends up to 10% (E5 and E10).
Long-Term Storage
Most gasoline contains ethanol. We
recommend that you fill the fuel tank with
fuel that does not contain ethanol if you
intend to store your vehicle for more than
two months. Alternatively, we recommend
that you seek advice from an authorized
dealer.

FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL

WARNINGS
Do not mix diesel with oil, gasoline
or other liquids. This could cause a
chemical reaction.
Do not add kerosene, paraffin or
gasoline to diesel. This could cause
damage to the fuel system.
Escape/Kuga (CBS)
Fuel and Refueling
Note: We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel.
Note: We do not recommend the use of
additional additives or other engine
treatments for normal vehicle use.
Note: We do not recommend the use of
additional additives to prevent fuel waxing.
Note: Bio-diesel blended fuels up to 10%
(B10) is acceptable to be used in this
vehicle.
Long-Term Storage
Most diesel fuels contain bio-diesel, it is
recommended to fill the tank with purely
mineral diesel (where available) or add an
anti-oxidant prior to long-term storage of
your vehicle exceeding two months. Your
dealer can help you with a suitable
anti-oxidant.
Diesel-Winter Driving
Diesel fuel purchased in the city and
coastal regions often has different cold
temperature properties than diesel sold in
Alpine regions. Wax may form in the
vehicle's fuel lines if the vehicle is left
outside overnight or for a number of hours
in below zero temperatures. This means
that the vehicle will not start or run
correctly until the wax has melted. To
avoid this problem, if a prolonged or
overnight stay is planned in an alpine
region then it is strongly recommended
that the vehicle carry enough fuel to get to
the Alpine region and is then refuelled
locally so that at least 50% of the fuel
volume is Alpine mix diesel. At the time of
publication, Alpine mix diesel is available
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WARNINGS
Use diesel that meets the
specification defined by EN 590 or
the relevant national specification.