Ford Escape Owner's Manual page 222

Roadside Emergencies
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close
to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
1. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
2. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
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2008 Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)