Active Grille Shutter System; Fuel Economy, Epa-Estimated Ratings - Ford Escape 2014 Manual

2014
6-speed SelectShift Automatic
• Engineered for high quality and quiet operation
– Hard-finish gears for precise fit help reduce
gear whine
– Die-cast aluminum housing helps reduce noise
– Enhanced pump porting helps reduce transmission
fluid pressure "ripple" and noise
• Transmission fluid is "filled for life" to help lower
cost of ownership
Sport Mode
• Allows driver to manually upshift or downshift the
transmission without using a clutch
• Gear selection is shown in the instrument cluster
• Engine-speed matching helps provide fast and
smooth downshifts
• Includes Second-gear Start mode
• Sport mode disables Overdrive Cancel and Grade
Assist modes
• To prevent the engine from running at too low an
rpm, SelectShift may automatically make some
downshifts
• Although SelectShift may automatically perform
some downshifts, it will allow the driver to downshift
at any time as long as the engine will not be
damaged from over-revving
– After the transmission is placed in manual control
with SelectShift, the vehicle will remain in this
mode until the gearshift lever is moved from
Sport (S) back to Drive (D)
– Engine damage may occur if excessive engine
revving is held without shifting
2013 EPA-estimated Ratings
Engine/Transmission
2.5L I-4/Automatic (FWD)
1.6L I-4/Automatic (FWD)
1.6L I-4/Automatic (4WD)
2.0L I-4/Automatic (FWD)
2.0L I-4/Automatic (4WD)
(1) 2014 fuel economy estimates will be made available prior to production release. Stay tuned to eSourceBook for updates.
NOTE: For product features, please see the Major Product Summary pages and/or the Dealer Ordering Guide for availability.
14
Escape
Performance/Handling
Transmission
Fuel Economy
(1)
City Highway
mpg mpg
22 31
23 33
22 30
22 30
21 28
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Sport Mode Operation
• Engaged by moving the shifter to the Sport (S)
position and pushing the thumb switch
• Sport mode switch (thumb switch) is located on the
left side of the transmission shift knob
– To manually upshift, push the + portion of
the switch
– To manually downshift, press the – portion of
the switch
MAKE THE POINT:
6-speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission
When conducting a test-drive with
Escape, be sure to show the
customers how Sport mode
operates. Explain that the feature
provides the performance of a
manual transmission without the
fuss of operating a clutch. Point out
how the transmission works in
harmony with the engine. Also take
the time to show them that the
message center indicates the gear selection.

Active Grille Shutter System

• Helps improve efficiency by maximizing the
aerodynamic efficiency of the grille opening and the
engine cooling system
• Located between the grille opening and the engine
radiator and is electronically controlled by the engine
control module
• Automatically opens and closes to maintain the
ideal engine operating temperature and maximize
aerodynamic efficiency
February 2013