Active Grille Shutter System; Fuel Economy, Epa-Estimated - Ford Escape 2013 Manual

6-speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission
Key Features
• Engineered for high quality and quiet operation
– Hard-finish gears for precise fit help reduce
gear whine
– Die-cast aluminum housing helps reduce noise
– Optimized pump porting helps reduce transmission
fluid pressure "ripple" and noise
• Transmission fluid is "filled for life" to help lower
cost of ownership
• Standard on all models
Manual Mode
• Allows driver to change gears, up or down, without
using a clutch
• Accessed by sliding the shifter to the Sport (S)
position
• Gear selection is shown in the message center
• Includes second-gear Start mode
• Sport mode disables Overdrive Cancel and Grade
Assist modes
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy
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)
Revised April 2012
Escape
Performance/Handling
Transmission
Manual Mode operation
• Manual mode switch (thumb switch) is located on
the left side of the transmission shifter handle
• To manually upshift, push the
• To manually downshift, press the — portion of
the switch
6-speed SelectShift Automatic Transmission
When conducting a test-drive with
Escape, be sure to show the
customers how Manual 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
instrument cluster indicates the gear selection.
Fuel Economy

Active grille Shutter System

• New feature to Escape for 2013
• Helps improve efficiency by maximizing the
aerodynamic efficiency of the grille opening and the
City Highway
engine cooling system
mpg mpg
• Located between the grille opening and the engine
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radiator and is electronically controlled by the engine
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control module
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• Automatically opens and closes to maintain the
ideal engine operating temperature and maximize
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aerodynamic efficiency
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• Standard on models equipped with 2.5L and 1.6L
EcoBoost engines
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