Ford ESCAPE 2021 Owner's Manual page 491

We strongly recommend only using our
genuine or our authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle's normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. Have discolored fluids that also
show signs of overheating or foreign
material contamination checked
immediately.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display.
The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
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The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
Escape (CTC) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 02-11-2020, enUSA, Edition date: 202011, First-Printing
Scheduled Maintenance
Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The windshield washer fluid level.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Make sure to change the vehicle's oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using our approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections.
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