Page 1 2016 ESCAPE Owner’s Manual owner.ford.com ford.ca May 2015 First Printing Owner’s Manual Escape Litho in U.S.A. GJ5J 19A321 AA...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Driver Knee Airbag.........40 Data Recording..........9 Safety Canopy ..........40 California Proposition 65......11 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..42 Perchlorate............11 Airbag Disposal..........43 Ford Credit............11 Replacement Parts Keys and Remote Controls Recommendation........11 Special Notices..........12 Principle of Operation........44 Mobile Communications General Information on Radio Equipment.............13 Frequencies..........44...
Page 5 Table of Contents Information Display Control......69 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............103 Heated Steering Wheel.......69 Heated Windows and Mirrors....106 Cabin Air Filter..........107 Wipers and Washers Remote Start..........107 Windshield Wipers.........70 Autowipers............70 Seats Windshield Washers........72 Sitting in the Correct Position....108 Rear Window Wiper and Washers...72 Head Restraints..........108 Manual Seats..........110 Lighting...
Page 6 Table of Contents Refueling............132 Eco Mode............167 Fuel Consumption........134 Steering............168 Emission Control System......135 Load Carrying Transmission Rear Under Floor Storage......170 Automatic Transmission......138 Luggage Covers..........170 Roof Racks and Load Carriers....171 Four-Wheel Drive Load Limit............172 Principle of Operation........141 Towing Using Four-Wheel Drive......141 Towing a Trailer..........179 Brakes Trailer Sway Control........180 General Information........146...
Page 7 Table of Contents Ordering Additional Owner's Vehicle Care Literature............200 General Information........234 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cleaning Products........234 Only)............200 Cleaning the Exterior........234 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Waxing.............235 Only).............201 Cleaning the Engine........235 Fuses Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............236 Fuse Specification Chart......202 Cleaning the Interior........236 Changing a Fuse..........211 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and...
Page 8 Table of Contents Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L..282 Appendices End User License Agreement....365 Audio System General Information........286 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD..............287 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............289 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio......291 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD............293 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD..............295...
Page 9 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 10: Introduction
Introduction ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
Page 11 Introduction Brake system Front airbag Cabin air filter Front fog lamps Check fuel cap Fuel pump reset Child safety door lock or unlock Fuse compartment Hazard warning flashers Child seat lower anchor Heated rear window Child seat tether anchor Heated windshield Cruise control E71340 Interior luggage compartment...
Page 12: Data Recording
Parking brake Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair Power steering fluid facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes.
Page 13 If you do not want other government authorities or other Ford or its vendors to receive this third parties acting with lawful information, do not activate the authority. Other parties may seek to service.
Page 14: California Proposition 65
Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, (U.S. Only) structural integrity, corrosion protection Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and dent resistance. During vehicle and lease plans to help you acquire your development we validate these parts vehicle.
Page 15: Special Notices
Ambulance passenger airbag. Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Your vehicle’s On-board Diagnostics Ambulance Preparation Package. (OBD-II) system has a data port for diagnostics, repair and reprogramming services with diagnostic scan tools.
Page 16: Mobile Communications Equipment
Introduction are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and EQUIPMENT Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units Using mobile communications equipment built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s is becoming increasingly important in the Manual for all other required conduct of business and personal affairs.
Page 17: Environment
Environment PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 18: Child Safety
Ford recommends Exposure of people or animals to these checking with a NHTSA Certified Child high temperatures for even a short time...
Page 19: Installing Child Seats
Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less Use a child safety seat toddlers (generally age four or younger). (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
Page 20: Child Safety
Child Safety Use a child safety seat (sometimes called • Place the vehicle seat upon which the an infant carrier, convertible seat, or child seat will be installed in the upright toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or position. children weighing 40 pounds (18 •...
Page 21 Child Safety 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. E142875 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward E142530 until all of the belt is pulled out.
Page 22 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement anchor, if a top tether strap has been for proper installation. provided with your child seat. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St.
Page 23 Child Safety Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use) WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 11 inches (28 centimeters) center to center. Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer's instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as...
Page 24 Child Safety Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Perform the following steps to install a Lower Anchors for Attaching Child child safety seat with tether anchors: Safety Seats Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the When used in combination, either the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors...
Page 25: Booster Seats
If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. E142595 • Can the child sit all the way back...
Page 26: Types Of Booster Seats
Child Safety Types of Booster Seats E70710 • High back booster seats E68924 If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot • Backless booster seats find a seating position that adequately If your backless booster seat has a supports your child's head, a high back removable shield, remove the shield.
Page 27: Child Seat Positioning
Child Safety E142597 WARNINGS If the booster seat slides on the vehicle warnings provided by your vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a manufacturer. A safety seat that is rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet improperly installed or utilized, is liner under the booster seat may improve inappropriate for your child's height, age, this condition.
Page 28: Child Safety Locks
Child Safety Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Use any attachment method as indicated below by X LATCH LATCH Safety belt Safety belt Safety belt Combined (lower (lower and top and LATCH only Restraint weight of anchors anchors tether (lower Type...
Page 29: Left-Hand Side
Child Safety The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Left-Hand Side Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock. Right-Hand Side Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock.
Page 30: Safety Belts
Safety Belts PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed WARNINGS up in sunny weather; they could burn Always drive and ride with your a small child. Check seat covers and seatback upright and the lap belt buckles before you place a child anywhere snug and low across the hips.
Page 31: Fastening The Safety Belts
Safety Belts The safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side crashes, and in rollovers. The safety belt pretensioners on the retractor and anchor at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant's body when activated.
Page 32 Safety Belts All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The driver safety belt has the first type of locking mode, and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows: Vehicle Sensitive Mode This is the normal retractor mode, which...
Page 33: Safety Belt Extension Assembly
Safety Belts How to Use the Automatic Locking 3. Return the seatback to its desired Mode upright position. For vehicles with rear seats that do not recline or are locked with the seat in its full rear recline position: Grasp the safety belt webbing at the top of the seatback.
Page 34: Safety Belt Height Adjustment
Safety Belts To adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze SAFETY BELT HEIGHT the button and slide the height adjuster up ADJUSTMENT or down. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is WARNING locked in place. Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP...
Page 35: Safety Belt Minder
Safety Belts The system uses information from the SAFETY BELT MINDER front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is Belt-Minder present and therefore potentially in need This feature supplements the safety belt of a warning. To avoid activating the warning function by providing additional Belt-Minder feature for objects you place reminders that intermittently sound a tone...
Page 36: Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance
Switch the ignition on. Do not start the specific to the child restraint. engine. Ford Motor Company recommends that 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles turns off (about one minute). After involved in a crash be replaced.
Page 37: Personal Safety System
Personal Safety System How Does the Personal Safety The Personal Safety System provides an System Work? improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is The Personal Safety System can adapt the designed to help further reduce the risk of deployment strategy of the safety devices airbag-related injuries.
Page 38: Supplementary Restraints System
Supplementary Restraints System The airbags are a supplemental restraint PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION system and are designed to work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and WARNINGS right front passenger from certain upper Airbags do not inflate slowly or body injuries.
Page 39: Driver And Passenger Airbags
Supplementary Restraints System Proper Driver and Front Passenger DRIVER AND PASSENGER Seating Adjustment AIRBAGS WARNING WARNINGS National Highway Traffic Safety Never place your arm or any objects Administration (NHTSA) over an airbag module. Placing your recommends a minimum distance arm over a deploying airbag can of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters) result in serious arm fractures or other between an occupant’s chest and the...
Page 40: Front Passenger Sensing System
Supplementary Restraints System E145987 The indicator lamp is located in the center stack of the instrument panel. E142846 The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the Children must always be properly front passenger frontal airbag under restrained.
Page 41 Supplementary Restraints System • When the front passenger sensing • Restart the vehicle and have the person system disables (will not inflate) the remain in this position for about two front passenger frontal airbag, the minutes. This will allow the system to passenger airbag status indicator will detect that person and enable the illuminate and stay lit to remind you...
Page 42: Side Airbags
Supplementary Restraints System The conditions listed above may cause the SIDE AIRBAGS weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger WARNINGS sensing system. The person in the front Do not place objects or mount passenger seat may appear heavier or equipment on or near the airbag lighter due to the conditions described in cover, on the side of the seatbacks...
Page 43: Driver Knee Airbag
Supplementary Restraints System DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG A driver's knee airbag is located under the instrument panel. During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the driver's knee airbag based on crash severity and occupant conditions. Under certain crash and occupant conditions, the driver’s knee airbag may deploy but the driver’s front airbag may not activate.
Page 44 Supplementary Restraints System WARNINGS All occupants of your vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag supplemental restraint system and curtain airbag is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the deployment path of the curtain...
Page 45: Crash Sensors And Airbag Indicator
Supplementary Restraints System If any of these things happen, even CRASH SENSORS AND intermittently, have the supplemental AIRBAG INDICATOR restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the WARNING system may not function properly in the event of a crash. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including The safety belt pretensioners and the front...
Page 46: Airbag Disposal
Supplementary Restraints System AIRBAG DISPOSAL Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags must be disposed of by qualified personnel. Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 47: Keys And Remote Controls
Keys and Remote Controls • Structures around the vehicle. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION • Other vehicles parked next to your The remote control allows you to: vehicle. • Remotely lock or unlock the vehicle The radio frequency used by your remote doors.
Page 48: Remote Control
Keys and Remote Controls REMOTE CONTROL Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (If Equipped) E138616 Your intelligent access keys operate the power locks and the remote start system. The key must be in your vehicle to activate the push-button start system. E142585 Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle.
Page 49: Replacing The Battery
Keys and Remote Controls Replacing the Battery 3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the transmitter for Note: Refer to local regulations when the correct orientation of the battery. disposing of transmitter batteries. Press the battery down to make sure it is fully in the housing.
Page 50: Keys And Remote Controls
Keys and Remote Controls 4. Insert a new battery with the + facing Vehicles with automatic climate control downward. Press the battery down to can be configured to operate when the make sure it is fully in the housing. vehicle is remote started. See Automatic Climate Control (page 102).
Page 51: Replacing A Lost Key Or Remote Control
Keys and Remote Controls 2. Press the remote start button twice. You may have to be closer to the vehicle The exterior lamps flash twice. than when starting due to ground reflection and the added noise of the running vehicle. The horn sounds if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on.
Page 52: Mykey
MyKey Non-configurable Settings PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The following settings cannot be changed MyKey allows you to program keys with by an admin key user: restricted driving modes to promote good • Belt-minder. You cannot disable this driving habits. All but one of the keys feature.
Page 53: Creating A Mykey
MyKey • Vehicle speed minders. Once you select MyKey is successfully created. Make sure a speed, it will be shown in the display you label it so you can distinguish it from followed by an audible tone when the the admin keys. set vehicle speed is exceeded.
Page 54 MyKey To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings, press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to: Message Action and Description Settings Press the OK button. MyKey Press the OK button. Clear MyKey Press and hold the OK button until the following message displays.
Page 55: Checking Mykey System Status
MyKey You can find information on programmed CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM MyKey(s) using the information display STATUS control on the steering wheel. See Information Displays (page 88). To find information on programmed MyKey(s), press the left arrow button to access the main menu and scroll to: Message Description Settings...
Page 56: Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE systems. If you choose to install a remote START SYSTEMS start system, see an authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system. MyKey is not compatible with non MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Potential Causes I cannot create a MyKey.
Page 57 MyKey Condition Potential Causes I lost a key. Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 65). MyKey distances do not accumulate. • The MyKey user is not using the MyKey. • An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys and created new MyKeys.
Page 58: Locks
Locks Press and hold both the lock and unlock LOCKING AND UNLOCKING buttons on the remote control for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage You can use the power door lock control unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking or the remote control to lock and unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one your vehicle.
Page 59: Opening A Rear Door From Inside
Locks Right-Hand Side Note: Be careful when opening or closing the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed Turn counterclockwise to lock. area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Opening a Rear Door from Inside Press twice within three seconds Pull the interior door release handle twice E138630 to unlock and open a rear door.
Page 60 Locks After locking the doors with the lock When you lock your vehicle using the sensor, there is a brief delay before you can power door lock control (with the door unlock your vehicle. This delay lets you pull open, vehicle in park and ignition off), your the handle to make sure it locked.
Page 61: Illuminated Entry
Locks Autounlock (If Equipped) Autounlock: Press the power door lock button then the unlock button. The horn The autounlock feature will unlock all the will sound once if disabled or twice (one doors when: short and one long) if enabled. •...
Page 62: Manual Liftgate
Locks Opening the Liftgate Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped) Manually If you leave the ignition on after leaving your vehicle, it will shut off 15 minutes after you close all of the doors. MANUAL LIFTGATE WARNINGS It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a...
Page 63: Power Liftgate
Locks • The ignition is on and the transmission POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped) is not in park (P). • The battery voltage is below the WARNINGS minimum operating voltage. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a • The vehicle speed is at or above 1 mph cargo area, inside or outside of a (1 km/h).
Page 64: Stopping The Liftgate Movement
Locks With the Outside Control Button Opening the Liftgate Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you press the liftgate release button.
Page 65: Obstacle Detection
Locks Hands-Free Feature 3. Press and hold the liftgate control (If Equipped) button on the liftgate until a tone Make sure you have an intelligent access sounds, indicating programming is transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate. complete. Note: You can only use the liftgate control button to program the height.
Page 66: Keyless Entry
Locks Enter the factory-set code. KEYLESS ENTRY (If Equipped) 2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five SECURICODE KEYLESS ENTRY seconds. KEYPAD 3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You must enter each number within five The keypad is located near the driver seconds of each other.
Page 67 Locks The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity • pressing the unlock button on the remote control • switching the ignition on • unlocking the vehicle using intelligent access. Unlocking and Locking the Doors To Unlock the Driver Door Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your personal code.
Page 68: Security
Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters or two Note: The system is not compatible with intelligent access keys. non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. The integrated keyhead transmitter Use of these systems may result in vehicle functions as a programmed ignition key...
Page 69: Anti-Theft Alarm
Security You must have two previously Programming a Spare Intelligent programmed coded keys and the new Access Key unprogrammed key readily accessible. See See your authorized dealer to have your authorized dealer to have the spare additional keys programmed to your key programmed if two previously vehicle.
Page 70: Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel when your vehicle is moving. Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Position (page 108). E95179 3. Lock the steering column. AUDIO CONTROL (If Equipped) Select the required source on the audio...
Page 71: Voice Control
Steering Wheel You can operate the following functions VOICE CONTROL (If Equipped) with the control: E186192 Press the control to select or deselect voice control. See SYNC supplement. CRUISE CONTROL E159789 Volume up. Seek up, next or end call. Volume down. Seek down, previous or accept call.
Page 72: Information Display Control
Steering Wheel INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL E130248 See Information Displays (page 88). HEATED STEERING WHEEL Equipped) Press the button to switch the heated steering wheel on and off. Note: You can locate the heated steering wheel control under the climate controls. Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 73: Wipers And Washers
Wipers and Washers Intermittent Wipe WINDSHIELD WIPERS Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on. Note: Make sure you switch the windshield wipers and vehicle power off before using an automatic car wash. Note: If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades.
Page 74 Wipers and Washers Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor: • Rotate the control down to low sensitivity, and the wipers turn on when the rain sensor detects a large amount of moisture on the windshield. •...
Page 75: Windshield Washers
Wipers and Washers Note: If you switch autolamps on in conjunction with autowipers, your low beam headlamps turn on automatically when the rain sensor activates the windshield wipers continuously. See Autolamps (page 74). Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive.
Page 76: Rear Window Washer
Wipers and Washers When you switch on the front wipers and move the gearshift lever to reverse (R), rear intermittent wipe automatically turns Rear Window Washer E197529 Push the lever away from you to operate the rear window washer. When you release the lever, wiping continues for a short period of time.
Page 77: Lighting
Lighting Headlamp Flasher LIGHTING CONTROL E162680 E142449 Pull the lever toward you slightly and release it to flash the headlamps. Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped) tail lamps Headlamps WARNING The autolamps switch position may High Beams not activate the headlamps in all low visibility conditions, such as daytime...
Page 78: Instrument Lighting Dimmer
Lighting If equipped, the following also activate INSTRUMENT LIGHTING when the lighting control is in the DIMMER autolamps position and you switch them on in the information display: Note: You disable the manual dimmer • Configurable daytime running lamps. when you adjust the setting to Auto •...
Page 79: Daytime Running Lamps
Lighting 3. The transmission is not in park (P) for DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS vehicles with automatic transmissions Equipped) or the parking brake is released for vehicles with manual transmissions. WARNING 4. The lighting control is in the autolamps position. The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and 5.
Page 80: Direction Indicators
Lighting Rear Interior Lamp DIRECTION INDICATORS (If Equipped) E142455 E162681 You can switch individual map lamps on Push the lever up or down to use the independently by pressing switch A. direction indicators. Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the direction indicators flash three times to indicate a lane change.
Page 81: Windows And Mirrors
Windows and Mirrors One-Touch Up POWER WINDOWS (If Equipped) Lift the control fully and release it. Press WARNINGS or lift it again to stop the window. Do not leave children unattended in Window Lock your vehicle and do not let them play with the power windows.
Page 82: Exterior Mirrors
Windows and Mirrors Accessory Delay Close the window twice until it reaches (If Equipped) the point of resistance and let it You can use the window controls for reverse. several minutes after switching off the 2. Close the window a third time to the ignition or until opening either front door.
Page 83: Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Windows and Mirrors Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position. Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped) See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 106).
Page 84: Interior Mirror
Windows and Mirrors INTERIOR MIRROR SUN VISORS WARNING Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference.
Page 85: Venting The Moonroof
Windows and Mirrors Press and release the rear of the control WARNINGS to open the moonroof. If it is closed, the When closing the moonroof, you sunscreen will automatically open before should verify that it is free of the moonroof opens. The moonroof will obstructions and make sure that stop short of the fully opened position.
Page 86: Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster GAUGES E171213 Information display Speedometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Tachometer Use the diagram to determine your Information Display magnetic zone. Compass (If Equipped) Displays the vehicle’s heading direction. To calibrate and set the compass zone use the information display menu.
Page 87: Fuel Gauge
Instrument Cluster Fuel Gauge Note: The fuel gauge level may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or when driving on a slope. Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will indicate approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol shows the fuel filler door side of your vehicle.
Page 88: Warning Lamps And Indicators
Instrument Cluster Blind Spot Monitor Note: The low fuel warning and (If Equipped) distance-to-empty warning can appear at It will illuminate when you switch different fuel gauge positions depending on this feature off or in conjunction fuel economy conditions. This variation is E124823 with a message.
Page 89: Engine Oil
Instrument Cluster Engine Oil Low Fuel Level If it illuminates with the engine It will illuminate when the fuel running or when you are driving, level is low or the fuel tank is this indicates a malfunction. nearly empty. Refuel as soon as Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to possible.
Page 90: Audible Warnings And Indicators
Instrument Cluster AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND WARNING INDICATORS Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures Key in Ignition Warning Chime could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor Sounds when you open the driver's door coverings or other vehicle components, and you have left the key in the ignition.
Page 91: Information Displays
Information Displays • Press the up and down arrow buttons GENERAL INFORMATION to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu. WARNING • Press the right arrow button to enter a Driving while distracted can result in sub-menu. loss of vehicle control, crash and •...
Page 92: Information Displays
Distance to E Trip Odometer Trip Timer Inst Fuel Econ Average Fuel Anticipation Ford EcoMode Speed Average Speed Digital Speedo All Value - Distance to E, Trip Odometer, Instantaneous Fuel and Average Fuel See Trip Computer (page 91). See Eco Mode (page 167).
Page 93 Information Displays Settings Daytime Running On or Off Light Display Navigation info On or Off Language Choose your applicable setting Distance Choose your applicable setting Temperature Choose your applicable setting Chimes Park Slot On or Off Convenience Auto engine off On or Off Compass Display...
Page 94: Trip Computer
Information Displays System Check All Value All active warnings will display first if Indicates all the respective remaining fuel, applicable. The system check menu may distance, time and average fuel appear different based upon equipment information. options and current vehicle status. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through INFORMATION MESSAGES the list.
Page 95 Information Displays A system specific symbol with a message messages. indicator may supplement some Airbag Message Message Action Indicator Airbag fault Service now Amber Displays when the system requires service due to a malfunction. Contact your authorized dealer. Alarm Message Message Action Indicator...
Page 96 Information Displays Battery and Charging System Message Message Action Indicator Electrical system over- Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so voltage Stop safely and switch off the ignition. Contact your authorized dealer. Battery low See manual Amber Displays to warn of a low battery condition.
Page 97 Information Displays Doors Message Message Action Indicator X door open Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving. Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed. Liftgate ajar Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving.
Page 98 Contact your authorized dealer. Keyless Vehicle Message Message Action Indicator Ford KeyFree Key inside Amber Displays to remind you that the key is in the vehicle trunk. See Keyless Starting (page 124). Ford KeyFree No key Displayed if the key is not detected by the detected system.
Page 99 Information Displays Lighting Message Message Action Indicator Brake lamp Bulb fault Displays when the brake lamp bulb has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer. Low beam Bulb fault Displays when the low beam headlamp bulb has burned out. Contact your authorized dealer. Headlamp fault Service Amber Displays when an electrical system problem...
Page 100: Park Aid
Information Displays Message Message Action Indicator MyKey Check Speed Displays when MyKey is active. Drive Safely MyKey Buckle Up to Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt- Unmute Audio Minder is activated. MyKey Park aid cannot Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is be deactivated activated.
Page 101: Power Steering
Information Displays Power Steering Message Message Action Indicator Steering loss Stop safely The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle a safe place. Contact your author- ized dealer. Steering assist fault Amber The power steering system is not working. Stop Service required the vehicle a safe place.
Page 102 Information Displays Message Message Action Indicator Transmission Hot Wait Transmission is hot. Wait as needed to let it cool. 4WD fault Service Amber The system is not functioning correctly and required defaulted to front-wheel drive. See your authorized dealer. See Using Four-Wheel Drive (page 141).
Page 103 Information Displays Tire Pressure Monitoring System Message Message Action Indicator Low Tire Pressure Amber Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 258). Tire Pressure Monitor Amber Displays when the tire pressure monitoring Fault system is malfunctioning.
Page 104: Climate Control
Climate Control MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL E141421 Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Page 105: Automatic Climate Control
Climate Control AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL E141422 AUTO: Press the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
Page 106: Hints On Controlling The Interior Climate
Climate Control Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow modes during hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.
Page 107: Heating The Interior Quickly
Climate Control Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside Automatic Climate Control your vehicle, do not drive with the system Note: Adjusting the settings when your switched off or with recirculated air always vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is switched on.
Page 108 Climate Control Cooling the Interior Quickly Vehicle with manual climate control Vehicle with automatic climate control Adjust the fan speed to the highest Press the MAX A/C button. speed setting. Adjust the temperature control to the MAX A/C position. Adjust the air distribution control to the instrument panel air vents position.
Page 109: Heated Windows And Mirrors
Climate Control Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather Vehicle with manual climate control Vehicle with automatic climate control Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the windshield defrosting and instrument panel and floor air vents defogging button. positions. Press the A/C button. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.
Page 110: Cabin Air Filter
Climate Control Automatic Settings CABIN AIR FILTER You can set the climate control to operate Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air in AUTO mode through the information filter, which gives you and your passengers display setting: Remote Start > Climate the following benefits: Control >...
Page 111: Seats
Seats We recommend that you follow these SITTING IN THE CORRECT guidelines: POSITION • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible. WARNINGS • Do not recline the seatback more than Sitting improperly, out of position or 30 degrees.
Page 112: Adjusting The Head Restraint
Seats The head restraints consist of: WARNINGS Install the head restraint properly to An energy absorbing head help minimize the risk of neck injury restraint. in the event of a crash. Two steel stems. Guide sleeve adjust and unlock Note: Adjust the seatback to an upright button.
Page 113: Manual Seats
Seats Removing the Head Restraint MANUAL SEATS Pull the head restraint up until it WARNING reaches its highest position. Do not adjust the driver seat or 2. Press and hold buttons C and D. seatback when your vehicle is 3. Pull the head restraint up. moving.
Page 114: Power Seats
Seats Adjusting the Height of the Driver WARNING Seat Do not place cargo or any objects behind the seatback before returning it to the original position. Pull on the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched after returning the seatback to its original position.
Page 115 Seats E138647 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 116: Memory Function
Seats Power Lumbar (If Equipped) E142554 Saving a PreSet Position Switch the ignition on. 2. Adjust the seat and exterior mirrors to your desired position. E138648 3. Press and hold the desired memory button until you hear a single tone. MEMORY FUNCTION (If Equipped) Recalling a Pre-Set Position...
Page 117: Rear Seats
Seats REAR SEATS HEATED SEATS (If Equipped) WARNING People who are unable to feel pain to their skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the heated seat.
Page 118: Rear Seat Armrest
Seats REAR SEAT ARMREST (If Equipped) E138656 Fold the armrest down to use the armrest and cupholder. Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 119: Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) HomeLink Wireless Control System WARNINGS Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle in the garage. E142657 Do not use the system with any The universal garage door opener replaces garage door opener that does not...
Page 120: Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) To program additional buttons, repeat Steps 1 – 4. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com, www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or 1-800-355-3515. Programming Your Garage Door Opener Motor E142658 With your vehicle parked outside of the Note: You may need a ladder to reach the garage, turn your ignition to the on unit and you may need to remove the cover...
Page 121 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) Gate Operator / Canadian Press and hold the outer two function Programming buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the Canadian radio-frequency laws require indicator lights above the buttons flash transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) rapidly.
Page 122 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) Press and hold the previously programmed Genie button on the hand-held transmitter for 10 seconds. The indicator light will change from red to red and green. 2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change.
Page 123 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 5. Press and hold the previously programmed button on the visor for 2 seconds. Repeat this step up to 3 times until the garage door moves. Programming is now complete. Clearing a HomeLink Device To erase programming from the three HomeLink buttons press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator...
Page 124: Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points 12 Volt DC Power Point Locations Power points may be in the following WARNINGS locations: Do not plug optional electrical • On the front of the center console. accessories into the cigar lighter socket. Incorrect use of the cigar •...
Page 125 Auxiliary Power Points When the indicator light on the power point • On: The power point is working, the ignition is on and a device is plugged • Off: The power point is off, the ignition is off or no device is plugged in. •...
Page 126: Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments Press near the rear edge of the door to CENTER CONSOLE open it. Stow items in the cup holder carefully as items may become loose during hard braking, acceleration or crashes, including hot drinks which may spill. Available console features include: E142433 Cup holder.
Page 127: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine GENERAL INFORMATION IGNITION SWITCH (If Equipped) WARNINGS Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover.
Page 128: Starting A Gasoline Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine Ignition Modes Before starting the engine check the following: • Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts. • Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is on. •...
Page 129: Failure To Start
Starting and Stopping the Engine 3-button remote Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and press the button. After 20 seconds have expired, you can no longer restart the engine without the key present inside your vehicle. Once the engine has started, it remains running until you press the button, even if the system does not detect a valid key.
Page 130 Starting and Stopping the Engine Stopping the Engine When Your You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset Vehicle is Moving the timer, at any point before the 30-second countdown has expired by WARNING doing any of the following: • You can reset the timer by interacting Switching off the engine when the with your vehicle (such as pressing the...
Page 131: Engine Block Heater
Starting and Stopping the Engine Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes The heater acts as a starting aid by warming the engine coolant. This allows WARNING the climate control system to respond quickly. The equipment includes a heater If you smell exhaust fumes inside element (installed in the engine block) and your vehicle, have your vehicle a wire harness.
Page 132: Using The Engine Block Heater
Starting and Stopping the Engine • Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before starting and driving your vehicle. Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the block heater cord plug when not in use. • Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation before winter.
Page 133: Fuel And Refueling
Fuel and Refueling • Automotive fuels can be harmful or SAFETY PRECAUTIONS fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if WARNINGS swallowed can cause death or Do not overfill the fuel tank. The permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed, pressure in an overfilled tank may call a physician immediately, even if no cause leakage and lead to fuel spray...
Page 134: Fuel Quality
Fuel and Refueling • Fuels containing the octane booster FUEL QUALITY additive, methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). Choosing the Right Fuel • Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel is prohibited by law). The use of fuels with metallic compounds such as methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known as MMT), which is a manganese-based fuel additive, will impair engine...
Page 135: Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Filling a Portable Fuel Container Fully open the fuel tank filler door until it engages and remove the fuel tank Use the following guidelines to avoid filler cap. electrostatic charge build-up when filling Note: Capless fuel systems do not have a an ungrounded fuel container: fuel tank filler cap.
Page 136: Fuel And Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Easy Fuel Capless Fuel System WARNINGS When refueling always shut the WARNING engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the fuel tank filler The fuel system may be under valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone pressure.
Page 137: Fuel Consumption
Fuel and Refueling If this action corrects the problem, the message may not reset immediately. It may take several driving cycles for the message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up (after 4 or more hours with the engine off) followed by city or highway driving.
Page 138: Emission Control System
Additionally, keeping your vehicle and to its emissions system. records during summer and winter show how temperature impacts fuel economy. If you use parts other than Ford, Motorcraft In general, lower temperatures mean lower or Ford-authorized parts for maintenance fuel economy.
Page 139: Transmission
Fuel and Refueling An improperly operating or damaged • the fuel fill inlet may not have closed exhaust system may allow exhaust to properly. See Refueling (page 132). enter the vehicle. Have a damaged or • driving through deep water—the improperly operating exhaust system electrical system may be wet.
Page 140: Transmission
Fuel and Refueling Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly (bulb is burned out), or if the OBD-II system has determined that some of the emission control systems have not been properly checked.
Page 141: Transmission
Transmission Park (P) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION This position locks the transmission and WARNINGS prevents the wheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully Reverse (R) and make sure the gearshift is latched in park (P). Turn the ignition With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your to the off position and remove the key vehicle will move backward.
Page 142: Brake-Shift Interlock
Transmission To use SelectShift, move the gearshift WARNINGS lever into sport (S). Use the +/- buttons When doing this procedure, you will on the side of your gearshift lever to be taking the vehicle out of park manually change gears. which means the vehicle can roll freely.
Page 143 Transmission 5. While holding the white lever in the rear position, move the shifter from the park position. 6. Press the shifter bezel back into the top finish panel until it snaps back into position. Apply the brake pedal, start the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Page 144: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Note: It is recommended that you reinstall PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION the repaired tire or replace the tire as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes This system is a proactive system. It has between the front and rear axles could the ability to anticipate wheel slip and cause system damage or default the system transfer torque to the rear wheels before...
Page 145 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) When driving at slow speeds off road under in loss of vehicle control. Apply smooth high load conditions, use a low gear when pressure to the accelerator pedal or brake possible. Low gear operation will maximize pedal when changes in vehicle speed are the engine and transmission cooling required.
Page 146 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Avoid driving at excessive speeds, this Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain causes vehicle momentum to work against Although natural obstacles may make it you and your vehicle could become stuck necessary to travel diagonally up or down to the point that assistance may be a hill or steep incline, you should always required from another vehicle.
Page 147: Brakes
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) Descend a hill in the same gear you would Avoid sudden braking. Although a use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive four-wheel drive vehicle may accelerate brake application and brake overheating. better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in Do not descend in neutral.
Page 148 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) We recommend that you use caution when your vehicle has either a high load or device (i.e. ladder or luggage racks). Any modifications to your vehicle that raise the center of gravity may cause your vehicle to roll over when there is a loss of vehicle control.
Page 149: Brakes
Brakes Emergency Brake Assist GENERAL INFORMATION Emergency brake assist detects when you Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If brake heavily by measuring the rate at a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or which you press the brake pedal. It continuous squeal sound is present, the provides maximum braking efficiency as brake linings may be worn-out and an long as you press the pedal.
Page 150: Parking Brake
Brakes PARKING BRAKE WARNINGS During all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, WARNING supervising the system and Always set the parking brake fully intervening, if required. and make sure you shift the gearshift If the engine is revved excessively, or lever to park (P).
Page 151: Switching The System On And Off
Brakes 2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on a slope, the system will activate automatically. 3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle will remain on the slope without rolling away for about two or three seconds. This hold time will automatically be extended if you are in the process of driving off.
Page 152: Traction Control
Traction Control Using the Information Display PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Controls The traction control system helps avoid You can switch this feature off or on in the drive wheel spin and loss of traction. information display. See General If your vehicle begins to slide, the system Information (page 88).
Page 153: Stability Control
Stability Control If a driving condition activates either the PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION stability control or the traction control system you may experience the following WARNINGS conditions: Vehicle modifications involving • The stability and traction control light braking system, aftermarket roof flashes.
Page 154: Using Stability Control
Stability Control E72903 Vehicle without stability control skidding off its intended route. Vehicle with stability control maintaining control on a slippery surface. USING STABILITY CONTROL AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC®) The system automatically activates when you start your vehicle. The AdvanceTrac with RSC system cannot be completely turned off, but the electronic stability control and roll stability control portions...
Page 155: Parking Aids
Parking Aids Note: The sensing system cannot be turned PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION off when a MyKey is present. See (page 49). WARNINGS Note: If you attach certain add-on devices To help avoid personal injury, please such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing read and understand the limitations system may detect that add-on device and of the system as contained in this...
Page 156: Front Parking Aid
Parking Aids E187330 Coverage area of up to 28 in (70 cm) from the front bumper. The coverage area E130178 decreases at the outer corners. Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from When your vehicle approaches an object, the rear bumper.
Page 157: Active Park Assist
Parking Aids Note: The sensors may not detect objects ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (If Equipped) with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic waves or cause ultrasonic interference (motorcycle WARNING exhaust, truck air brakes or horns). Designed to be a supplementary park Do not use the system if: aid, this system may not work in all •...
Page 158: Parking Aids
Parking Aids E130107 Note: If driven above approximately 22 mph When the system finds a suitable space, (35 km/h), the touchscreen shows a the touchscreen displays a message and message to alert you to reduce your vehicle a tone sounds. Slow down, continue speed.
Page 159: Deactivating The Park Assist Feature
Parking Aids E130108 • Driving above approximately 22 mph When you think your vehicle has enough (35 km/h) for 10 seconds during an space in front and behind it, or you hear a active park search. solid tone from the parking aid (accompanied by a touchscreen display •...
Page 160 Parking Aids The system does not offer a particular space Something may be contacting the front bumper or side sensors There is not enough room on both sides of your vehicle in order to park There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parking space The parking space is farther than 4.9 ft (1.5 m) or closer than 15.7 in (0.4 m) away.
Page 161: Rear View Camera
Parking Aids REAR VIEW CAMERA (If Equipped) WARNINGS The rear view camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the driver to use it in conjunction with the interior and exterior mirrors for maximum coverage. Objects that are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper, might not be seen on the E142435...
Page 162 Parking Aids Note: When towing, the camera only sees what you are towing. This might not provide adequate coverage as it usually provides in normal operation and some objects might not be seen. In some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear when you connect the trailer tow connector.
Page 163 Parking Aids The fixed and active guidelines fade in and out depending on the steering wheel Main Menu position. The active guidelines do not Settings display when the steering wheel position is straight. Vehicle Always use caution while reversing. Camera Settings Objects in the red zone are closest to your vehicle and objects in the green zone are farther away.
Page 164: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Switching Cruise Control On PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Press and release ON. Cruise control lets you maintain a set The indicator will display in the speed without keeping your foot on the instrument cluster. accelerator pedal. You can use cruise control when your vehicle speed is greater E71340 than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Page 165: Driving Aids
Driving Aids Note: When a vehicle passes quickly BLIND SPOT INFORMATION through the blind spot zone, typically fewer SYSTEM than two seconds, the system does not trigger. WARNING Using the System To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the Blind Spot Information System as a The Blind Spot Information System turns replacement for using the interior on when you start the engine and you drive...
Page 166: Driving Aids
Driving Aids The Blind Spot Information System illuminates an amber alert indicator in the outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from. When the Blind Spot Information System is alerting on a vehicle and the corresponding turn signal is ON, the Blind Spot Information System alert indicator flashes as an increased warning level.
Page 167: Cross Traffic Alert
Driving Aids Switching the System Off and On If the system detects a degraded performance condition, a message warning You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot of a blocked sensor will appear in the Information System off in the information information display.
Page 168: Escape/Kuga (Tm2), Enusa, First Printing
Driving Aids Cross Traffic Alert is designed to detect fully obstructed. Reversing slowly helps vehicles that approach with a speed up to increase the coverage area and 37 mph (60 km/h). Coverage decreases effectiveness. when the sensors are partially, mostly or E142440 In this first example, the left sensor is only partially obstructed;...
Page 169: Escape/Kuga (Tm2), Enusa, First Printing
Driving Aids Zone coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles. Here, the left sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage on that side is severely limited. System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts E142442 The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an amber alert indicator in the outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from.
Page 170: Eco Mode
Driving Aids The following are other situations that may Note: The Cross Traffic Alert switches on limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance: whenever the ignition is switched on and ready to provide appropriate alerts when • Adjacently parked vehicles or objects the transmission is in reverse (R).
Page 171: Steering
Driving Aids Type 1 STEERING Electric Power Steering WARNINGS The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected a steering message will appear in the information display. The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that E142444...
Page 172 Driving Aids system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and steering assist will return to normal. Steering Tips If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: •...
Page 173: Load Carrying
Load Carrying REAR UNDER FLOOR LUGGAGE COVERS STORAGE WARNINGS Cargo Management System Make sure that the posts are properly latched in mounting features. The Equipped) cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is not securely installed.
Page 174: Roof Racks And Load Carriers
Note: If you cannot loosen the thumbwheel you use Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars with your hand, loosen the fastener head. designed specifically for your vehicle. You can also use a small screwdriver or...
Page 175: Load Limit
Load Carrying vehicle, familiarize yourself with Make sure to check that the thumbwheels are tight each time you add or remove load the following terms for from the roof rack, and periodically while determining your vehicle’s weight traveling. Make sure that the load is secure ratings, with or without a trailer, before traveling.
Page 176: Load Carrying
Load Carrying authorized-dealer installed Example only: equipment on the vehicle, you must subtract the weight of the equipment from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload. WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is E210944...
Page 177: Towing
Load Carrying Cargo Weight - includes all Certification Label. The label shall weight added to the Base Curb be affixed to either the door hinge Weight, including cargo and pillar, door-latch post, or the door optional equipment. When towing, edge that meets the door-latch trailer tongue load or king pin post, next to the driver seating weight is also part of cargo weight.
Page 178 Load Carrying Example only: E198828 WARNING Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personal injury. E143819 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 179: Towing
Load Carrying GCW (Gross Combined Weight) Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel - is the Gross Vehicle Weight plus King Pin Weight - refers to the the weight of the fully loaded amount of the weight that a trailer trailer. pushes down on a trailer hitch. GCWR (Gross Combined Examples: For a 5000 pound Weight Rating) - is the maximum...
Page 180: Towing
Load Carrying 1. Locate the statement "The *Suppose your vehicle has a combined weight of occupants 1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo and cargo should never exceed and luggage capacity. You decide XXX kg or XXX lb." on your to go golfing. Is there enough load vehicle’s placard.
Page 181 Load Carrying be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99 Special Loading Instructions kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = for Owners of Pick-up Trucks 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms. and Utility-type Vehicles You will need to reduce the load WARNING weight by at least 240 pounds (104 kilograms).
Page 182: Towing
Towing Load Placement TOWING A TRAILER To help minimize how trailer WARNINGS movement affects your vehicle Do not exceed the GVWR or when driving: the GAWR specified on the • Load the heaviest items closest certification label. to the trailer floor. Towing trailers beyond the •...
Page 183: Trailer Sway Control
Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle below. control, serious injury or death. Ford Note: Be sure to take into does not recommend disabling this feature consideration trailer frontal area.
Page 184 Towing Your vehicle may tow a trailer maximum trailer weight listed for provided the maximum trailer your vehicle configuration on the weight is less than or equal to the following chart. Maximum trailer Powertrain Maximum GCWR weight 2.5L 2WD 5351 lb (2427 kg) 1500 lb (681 kg) 1.6L GTDI 2WD 5862 lb (2659 kg)
Page 185: Essential Towing Checks
Towing Weight-distributing Hitches ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS WARNING Follow these guidelines for safe towing: Do not adjust a • Do not tow a trailer until you weight-distributing hitch to drive your vehicle at least 1000 any position where the rear miles (1600 kilometers). bumper of the vehicle is higher than it was before attaching the •...
Page 186 Towing 6. Check that the trailer is level or Trailer Brakes slightly nose down toward your WARNING vehicle. If not, adjust the ball height accordingly and repeat Do not connect a trailer's Steps 2-6. hydraulic brake system When the trailer is level or slightly directly to your vehicle's brake nose down toward the vehicle: system.
Page 187 Towing Trailer Lamps • When stopped in congested or heavy traffic during hot WARNING weather, place the gearshift in position P to aid engine and Never connect any trailer transmission cooling and to lamp wiring to the vehicle's help A/C performance. tail lamp wiring;...
Page 188: Towing Points
Towing 4. Place wheel chocks in front TOWING POINTS and back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not included with Due to local market requirements in some countries, some vehicles may be equipped vehicle.) with a recovery hook. Launching or Retrieving a Boat Recovery Hook Location or Personal Watercraft (PWC) If your vehicle is equipped with a screw-in...
Page 189: Transporting The Vehicle
• Place the transmission in position N. If vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford you cannot move the transmission into Motor Company has not approved a N, you may need to override it. See slingbelt towing procedure.
Page 190: Recreational Towing
Towing WARNING If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being towed. Recreational Towing Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. See Climate Control (page 101).
Page 191: Driving Hints
Driving Hints Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel BREAKING-IN economy: You need to break in new tires for • Sudden accelerations or hard approximately 300 miles (480 accelerations. kilometers). During this time, your vehicle • Revving the engine before turning it off. may exhibit some unusual driving •...
Page 192: Driving Through Water
Driving Hints • Transmissions give their best fuel • Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the economy when operated in the top brakes and to check that they work. cruise gear and with steady pressure • Check that the horn works. on the gas pedal.
Page 193: Driving Hints
Driving Hints WARNINGS Check attachment of floor mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning or replacement. Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
Page 194: Roadside Emergencies
• Towing — independent service contractors, if not prohibited by state, Canadian customers who require roadside local or municipal law, shall tow Ford assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer within 35 mi (56 km) of the Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using...
Page 195: Hazard Warning Flashers
Well maintained roads and increase the risk of fire and serious surfaces help ensure safe travel for the injury. Ford Motor Company recommends supplier, and allow their representatives that the fuel system be inspected by an to perform service as per the standard authorized dealer after any collision.
Page 196: Jump Starting The Vehicle
Roadside Emergencies 3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the and press the START/STOP button disabled vehicle as this could damage the to switch off the ignition. vehicle's electrical system. 4. You can either attempt to start the Park the booster vehicle close to the hood engine by pressing the brake pedal and of the disabled vehicle, making sure the...
Page 197: Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Emergencies E152134 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, or connect the negative (-) cable to the ground connection point, if available. WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped.
Page 198: Post-Crash Alert System
Roadside Emergencies POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM The system flashes the direction indicators and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety Canopy) or the safety belt pretensioners. The horn and indicators will turn off when: •...
Page 199: Customer Assistance
A reasonable time must be allowed to Oakville, Ontario L6K 0C8 perform a repair after taking your vehicle Telephone to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft® parts, or 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) remanufactured or other parts that are Online authorized by Ford.
Page 200: In California (U.s. Only)
2. Four or more repair attempts are made Ford in writing before pursuing remedies on the same nonconformity (a defect under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is or condition that substantially impairs also allowed a final repair attempt in some the use, value or safety of the vehicle) states.
Page 201: The Better Business Bureau (Bbb) Auto Line Program (U.s. Only)
BBB. Canadian dealers. In those cases where You are not bound by the decision, and you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford may reject the decision and proceed to of Canada and the authorized dealer to...
Page 202: Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada
CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, FORD MOTOR COMPANY and final as the arbitrator’s award is Customer Relationship Center binding on both you and Ford of Canada. 1555 Fairlane Drive CAMVAP services are available in all Fairlane Business Park #3 Canadian territories and provinces.
Page 203: Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
(VIN) and new REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS address with Ford Motor Company Export (U.S. ONLY) Operations & Global Growth Initiatives by emailing expcac@ford.com. If you are in another foreign country, contact the nearest authorized dealer.
Page 204: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
However, information about motor vehicle NHTSA cannot become involved safety from in individual problems between http://www.safercar.gov. you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS To contact NHTSA, you may call (CANADA ONLY) the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 205: Fuses
Fuses FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART WARNINGS To reduce risk of electrical shock, Pre-Fuse Box always replace the cover to the power distribution box before The pre-fuse box is in the engine reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid compartment attached to the positive reservoirs.
Page 206 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 50A** Anti-lock brake system and electronic stability program pump. 30A** Electronic stability program valve. — Not used. 40A** Heater blower motor. — Not used. 30A** Powertrain control module relay. 30A** Starter relay.
Page 207 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components 15A* Heated mirror (less door control unit). Heated wiper park. — Not used. 15A* Vehicle power. 10A* Vehicle power 2. 10A* Vehicle power 3. 15A* Vehicle power 4. Active grill shutters. 10A* Occupant classification sensor.
Page 208 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components — Not used. — Not used. — Not used. Power relay Delayed accessory relay. — Not used. Mini relay Starter relay. Micro relay Air conditioner clutch. Power relay Cooling fan. Mini relay Heater blower.
Page 209 Fuses E129926 Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Fuel pump supply, Air mass meter. — Not used. Not used (spare). Passive anti-theft transceiver. Interior light. Driver door switch pack. Glove box light. Overhead console switch bank. Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 210 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Cigar lighter. Power point. Rain sensor module. Auto-dimming mirror. Not used (spare). — Not used. Liftgate release. Driver door unlock. 7.5A SYNC. Multifunction display. Global positioning system module. — Not used. Instrument cluster.
Page 211 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Radio frequency receiver. Washer pump. Central locking. Drive door unlock. 7.5A Electronic 15 feed. Air bag module. Occupant classification system. Passenger air bag deactivation indicator. Not used (spare). Supply for F67, F69, F71 and F79. —...
Page 212 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Hands-free liftgate entry module. Keyless vehicle module. Keyless vehicle door handles. Door control unit front left. Door control unit front right. Door control unit rear left. Door control unit rear right. Passenger seat.
Page 213 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Luggage compartment power outlet. — Not used. Blind spot detection system. Rear view camera with park assist. Parking aid module. — Not used. DC/AC power converter. — Not used. — Not used.
Page 214: Changing A Fuse
Fuses CHANGING A FUSE Fuses WARNING You must replace a failed fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. If you use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, you may cause severe wire damage and may start a fire. E142430 A fuse may fail if electrical components in the vehicle are not properly working.
Page 215: Maintenance
Maintenance Working with the Engine Off GENERAL INFORMATION Set the parking brake and shift to park Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help (P). maintain its roadworthiness and resale 2. Switch off the engine. value. There is a large network of authorized dealers that are there to help 3.
Page 216: Closing The Hood
Maintenance E142458 3. Move the catch to the right to release the hood. E87786 4. Open the hood and support it with the hood strut. Closing the Hood Remove the hood strut from the catch and secure it correctly in the clip. 2.
Page 217: Under Hood Overview - 1.6L Ecoboost
Maintenance UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L ECOBOOST E157261 Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Battery Power distribution box Air filter assembly Engine oil dipstick Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 218: Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Ecoboost
Maintenance UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST E146022 Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Battery Power distribution box Air filter assembly Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer fluid reservoir Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 219: Under Hood Overview - 2.5L
Maintenance UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L E146023 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Battery Power distribution box Air filter assembly Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 220: Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L Ecoboost
Maintenance 2. Check the oil level before starting the ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.6L engine, or switch the engine off and ECOBOOST wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint free cloth.
Page 221: Engine Coolant Check
Note: Automotive fluids are not Remove the engine oil filler cap. interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant or antifreeze or windshield washer fluid 2. Add engine oil that meets Ford outside of its specified function and vehicle specifications. See Capacities and location.
Page 222: Adding Engine Coolant
Recycled Engine Coolant engine coolants may harm your engine’s cooling system. The use of an Ford Motor Company does not recommend improper coolant may harm engine and the use of recycled engine coolant since a cooling system components and may Ford-approved recycling process is not yet void the warranty.
Page 223 If you drive in extremely cold climates: If the engine reaches a preset • It may be necessary to have a Ford over-temperature condition, the engine authorized dealer increase the coolant will automatically switch to alternating concentration above 50%.
Page 224: Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is correct service interval. See Scheduled low. Only use a washer fluid that meets Maintenance (page 346). Your Ford specifications. See Capacities and transmission does not consume fluid. Specifications (page 268). However, if the transmission slips, shifts...
Page 225: Fuel Filter
When a low voltage battery replacement CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY is necessary, see an authorized dealer to replace the low voltage battery with a Ford recommended replacement low voltage WARNINGS battery that matches the electrical Batteries normally produce explosive requirements of the vehicle.
Page 226: Checking The Wiper Blades
Maintenance Because your vehicle’s engine is Note: If you do not allow the engine to electronically-controlled by a computer, relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the some engine control settings are idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely maintained by power from the low voltage affected until the engine computer battery.
Page 227: Adjusting The Headlamps
Maintenance 2. Install in the reverse order. Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place. ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS Vertical Aim Adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps should be E129990 checked by your authorized dealer.
Page 228 Maintenance Note: To see a clearer light pattern for 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each adjusting, you may want to block the light headlamp. Using a Phillips #2 from one headlamp while adjusting the screwdriver, turn the adjuster either other.
Page 229: Removing A Headlamp
Maintenance 4. There is a distinct cut-off (change from Switch all of the lamps and the ignition light to dark) in the left portion of the off. beam pattern. The top edge of this 2. Remove the screws that secure the cut-off should be positioned two lamp assembly.
Page 230: Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
Maintenance Replacing Headlamp Bulbs WARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Page 231: Replacing Side Marker Bulbs
Maintenance Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Install the new bulbs in reverse order from Signal Bulbs the steps above. Be sure that the spring clip is not damaged or detached from the headlamp assembly during the replacement procedure. Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs Equipped) The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a high intensity discharge source.
Page 232 Maintenance Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position and open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two bolt covers using a standard flat tip screwdriver. 3. Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly. 4. Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
Page 233: Bulb Specification Chart
Maintenance Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high-mount stop lamp located in the spoiler. It is designed to last the life of the vehicle. If replacement is required, see your authorized dealer.
Page 234 Maintenance Function Trade number * High-mount brake lamp * Interior lamps * To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 235: Changing The Engine Air Filter
Maintenance Loosen the four fasteners and remove CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR the air cleaner assembly lid. FILTER 2. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. WARNING 3. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air To reduce the risk of vehicle damage cleaner assembly to make sure no dirt and personal burn injuries do not gets in the engine and to make sure you...
Page 236: Escape/Kuga (Tm2), Enusa, First Printing
Maintenance Note: Make sure you align the tab in the air filter element with the fork in the air cleaner assembly tray. 5. Install the air cleaner assembly lid and tighten the four fasteners. 2.5L Engine E142711 Detach the 2 clips that secure the air filter cover to the housing.
Page 237: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care GENERAL INFORMATION CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or many quality products available to clean lukewarm water and a neutral pH your vehicle and protect its finishes. shampoo, we recommend Motorcraft Detail Wash.
Page 238: Waxing
Vehicle Care Note: Never use abrasive materials, for • Do not allow wax to come in contact example steel wool or plastic pads as they with any non-body (low-gloss black) can scratch the chrome surface. colored trim. The wax will discolor or stain the parts over time.
Page 239: Cleaning The Windows And Wiper Blades
Vehicle Care • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, CLEANING THE INTERIOR spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in and around these locations. WARNINGS • Cover the battery, power distribution Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach box, and air filter assembly to prevent or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, water damage when cleaning the...
Page 240: Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Instrument Cluster Lens
Vehicle Care Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT soft cloth as quickly as possible. PANEL AND INSTRUMENT 2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather and CLUSTER LENS Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially available leather cleaning product for WARNING automotive interiors.
Page 241: Repairing Minor Paint Damage
Vehicle Care You should: Note: Industrial-strength or heavy-duty cleaners in combination with brush agitation • Remove dust and loose dirt with a to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear vacuum cleaner. away the clear coat finish over a period time. •...
Page 242: Fuel System
Vehicle Care General • With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the engine • Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated is running. place. • We recommend that you change the • Protect from sunlight, if possible. engine oil before you use your vehicle again.
Page 243: Removing Vehicle From Storage
Vehicle Care Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under your vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion. Removing Vehicle From Storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:...
Page 244: Wheels And Tires
Ford dealer to have the system abrupt maneuvers, drive at safe speeds for reprogrammed. If you intend to change the the conditions, keep tires inflated to Ford size of the wheels from that fitted by the recommended pressures, never overload...
Page 245 Wheels and Tires Utility vehicles and trucks handle On some four-wheel drive vehicles, the differently than passenger cars in the initial shift from two-wheel to four-wheel various driving conditions that are drive while the vehicle is moving can cause encountered on streets, highways and a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound.
Page 246 Wheels and Tires E168583 E145299 • Higher - to allow higher load carrying As a result of the above dimensional capacity and to allow it to travel over differences, Sport utility vehicles and rough terrain without getting hung up trucks often will have a higher center of or damaging underbody components.
Page 247: Tire Care
U.S. Department of TIRE CARE Transportation Tire quality Information About Uniform grades: The U.S. Department of Tire Quality Grading Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear...
Page 248 Wheels and Tires The traction grades, from highest Federal Motor Vehicle Safety to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The Standard No. 139. Grades B and A grades represent the tire’s ability represent higher levels of to stop on wet pavement as performance on the laboratory measured under controlled test wheel than the minimum...
Page 249 Wheels and Tires *kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of Information Contained on the air pressure. Tire Sidewall *PSI: Pounds per square inch, a Both United States and Canada standard unit of air pressure. Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place *Cold tire pressure: The tire standardized information on the pressure when the vehicle has...
Page 250 Wheels and Tires A. P: Indicates a tire, designated G. H: Indicates the tire's speed by the Tire and Rim Association, rating. The speed rating denotes that may be used for service on the speed at which a tire is cars, sport utility vehicles, designed to be driven for extended minivans and light trucks.
Page 251 Wheels and Tires J. Tire Ply Composition and Letter Speed rating Material Used: Indicates the rating number of plies or the number of 168 mph (270 km/h) layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire 186 mph (299 km/h) manufacturers also must indicate Note: For tires with a maximum the ply materials in the tire and the...
Page 252 Wheels and Tires *Traction: The traction grades, The tire suppliers may have from highest to lowest are AA, A, additional markings, notes or B, and C. The grades represent the warnings such as standard load tire's ability to stop on wet or radial tubeless.
Page 253 Wheels and Tires C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual, defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle).
Page 254 Every day before you drive, check automatic service station gauges your tires. If one looks lower than may be inaccurate. Ford the others, use a tire gauge to recommends the use of a digital check the pressure of all tires and or dial-type tire pressure gauge adjust if required.
Page 255 You damaged or show signs of will find a Tire Label containing excessive wear should not be used the Ford recommended tire because they are more likely to inflation pressure by the tire size blow out or fail.
Page 256 Wheels and Tires When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these wear WARNING bars, the tire is worn out and must be replaced. Tires degrade over time depending on many factors Damage such as weather, storage Periodically inspect the tire treads conditions, and conditions of use and sidewalls for damage (such...
Page 257 Use of any tire or wheel four numbers represent the week not recommended by Ford can and year the tire was built. For affect the safety and performance example, the numbers 317 mean of your vehicle, which could result the 31st week of 1997.
Page 258 Safety Practices For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than WARNINGS the maximum pressure, a Ford If your vehicle is stuck in dealer or other tire service snow, mud, or sand, do not professional should do the rapidly spin the tires.
Page 259 Wheels and Tires Highway Hazards Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and No matter how carefully you drive, rapid treadwear of your tires and there is always the possibility that should be corrected by an you may eventually have a flat tire authorized dealer.
Page 260: Using Snow Chains
USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and E142547 performance of your vehicle, which could...
Page 261: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Wheels and Tires • If possible, avoid fully loading your TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING vehicle SYSTEM • Purchase chains or cables from a manufacturer that clearly labels body WARNING to tire dimension restrictions. The tire pressure monitoring system • Use 10 mm cables or chains only on is not a substitute for manually front axle with 235/55R17 tires.
Page 262 Wheels and Tires Changing Tires With a Tire Please note that the TPMS is not a Pressure Monitoring System substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 263 Wheels and Tires When Your Temporary Spare Tire is When You Believe Your System is Not Installed Operating Properly When one of your road tires needs to be The main function of the tire pressure replaced with the temporary spare, the monitoring system is to warn you when system will continue to identify an issue to your tires need air.
Page 264 Wheels and Tires Low tire pressure Possible cause Customer action required warning light Solid warning light Tire(s) under-inflated Make sure tires are at the proper pres- sure. See Inflating your tires in this chapter. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located on the edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar),...
Page 265: Changing A Road Wheel
If you must use a sealant, the and wheels that were originally provided Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel used. The tire pressure monitoring system is damaged, it should be replaced rather sensor and valve stem on the wheel must than repaired.
Page 266: Tire Change Procedure
Wheels and Tires 1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire • Use commercial car washing begins with the letter T for tire size and equipment. may have Temporary Use Only molded in • Use snow chains on the end of the the sidewall.
Page 267 Wheels and Tires 5. Remove the jack from the foam holder. WARNINGS The lug wrench is located in the left Never get underneath a vehicle that side storage foam next to the spare is supported only by a jack. If the tire.
Page 268 Wheels and Tires Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. See Technical Specifications (page 266). Stowing the flat tire Put the jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.
Page 269: Technical Specifications
Ib-ft (Nm) M12 x 1.5 100 (135) Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
Page 270 Wheels and Tires E145950 Wheel pilot bore Inspect the wheel pilot bore and mounting surface prior to installation. Remove any visible corrosion or loose particles. Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 271: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 1.6L ECOBOOST Engine Component 1.6L EcoBoost Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Compression ratio 10.0:1 Spark plug gap 0.027 - 0.031 in. (0.70 - 0.80 mm) Drivebelt Routing 1.6L Ecoboost engine E161372 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L ECOBOOST Engine Component 2.0L EcoBoost Engine...
Page 272: Engine Specifications - 2.5L
Capacities and Specifications Drivebelt Routing The long drivebelt is on the first pulley groove closest to the engine. The short drivebelt is on the second pulley groove farthest from engine. E161383 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L Engine Component 2.5L Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Compression ratio...
Page 273: Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L Ecoboost
WW-2705 (passenger side) WW-1106 (rear window) We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability.
Page 274: Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L Ecoboost
WW-2705 (passenger side) WW-1106 (rear window) We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability.
Page 275: Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L
WW-2705 (passenger side) WW-1106 (rear window) We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability.
Page 276: Vehicle Identification Number
Capacities and Specifications VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number is located on the left-hand side of the instrument panel. E142477 World manufacturer identifier Brake system, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Restraint Devices and their locations Make, vehicle line, series, body type Engine type Check digit...
Page 277: Vehicle Certification Label
Capacities and Specifications VEHICLE CERTIFICATION TRANSMISSION CODE LABEL DESIGNATION E167469 E167814 The National Highway Traffic Safety The transmission code is on the Safety Administration Regulations require that a Compliance Certification Label. The Safety Compliance Certification Label be following table shows the transmission affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where code along with the transmission the Safety Compliance Certification Label...
Page 278: Capacities And Specifications - 1.6L Ecoboost
Capacities and Specifications CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 1.6L ECOBOOST Capacities WARNING The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Item Capacity Engine oil...
Page 279: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications Name Specification MXO-5W20-QSP Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M2C945-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil XO-5W20-QFS Optional motor oil (Canada): WSS-M2C945-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil CXO-5W20-LFS12 Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M97B44-D2 Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted VC-3DIL-B Engine coolant (Canada): WSS-M97B44-D2...
Page 280 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification CXT-10-LV12 Windshield washer fluid (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M14P19-A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant ZC-32-B2 Windshield washer fluid (Canada): WSS-M14P19-A Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC-37-(A, B, D, F) A/C refrigerant (U.S.): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 A/C refrigerant (Canada):...
Page 281: Capacities And Specifications - 2.0L Ecoboost
• Reduced engine performance. not be covered by your vehicle warranty. • Reduced fuel economy. Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid • Degraded brake performance. or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for of any fluid other than the recommended your vehicle.
Page 282 Capacities and Specifications Item Capacity Engine oil 5.7 qt (5.4 L) Engine coolant 9.7 qt (9.2 L) Brake fluid Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir Rear differential fluid 2.4 pt (1.15L) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid 17.9 fl oz (0.53 L) Automatic transmission fluid 9.0 qt (8.5 L) Windshield washer fluid...
Page 283 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M97B44-D2 Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted VC-3DIL-B Engine coolant (Canada): WSS-M97B44-D2 Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted CVC-3DIL-B Brake fluid: WSS-M6C65-A2 Motorcraft DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20 Rear differential fluid (U.S.): WSP-M2C197-A...
Page 284 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification A/C refrigerant (U.S.): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 A/C refrigerant (Canada): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant CYN-16-R A/C refrigerant (Mexico): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant MYN-19 A/C refrigerant compressor oil: WSH-M1C231-B Motorcraft PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D Multi-purpose grease: ESB-M1C93-B Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray...
Page 285: Capacities And Specifications - 2.5L
Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended...
Page 286 Capacities and Specifications Item Capacity A/C refrigerant 24 oz (0.68 kg) A/C refrigerant compressor oil 4.5 fl oz (133 ml) Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Specifications Materials Name Specification Recommended motor oil (U.S.): WSS-M2C945-A Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor XO-5W20-QSP Recommended motor oil (Canada):...
Page 287 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification XT-10-QLVC Automatic transmission fluid (Canada): WSS-M2C938-A Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV CXT-10-LV12 Windshield washer fluid (U.S. and Mexico): WSS-M14P19-A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant ZC-32-B2 Windshield washer fluid (Canada): WSS-M14P19-A Motorcraft Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC-37-(A, B, D, F) A/C refrigerant (U.S.):...
Page 288 Capacities and Specifications If you use oil and fluids that do not meet Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low the defined specification and viscosity Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid grade, this may lead to: or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended •...
Page 289: Audio System
MP3 individual tracks and folder compact discs may not function correctly structures work as follows: when used in Ford CD players. • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade...
Page 290: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm
Audio System • MP3 folder mode represents a folder In track mode, the system displays and structure consisting of one level of plays the structure as if it were only one folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 level deep (all .mp3 files play, regardless tracks on the disc (noted by the .mp3 of being in a specific folder).
Page 291: Audio System
Audio System E172881 Eject: Press to eject a CD. Cursor arrows: Press to scroll through on-screen audio system choices, menus or other on-screen functions. CD slot: Insert a CD. OK: Press to confirm menu selections. Clock: Press to set the time. Use the cursor arrows to set the hours and minutes. Press OK to confirm the time.
Page 292: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/Cd/Sync
Audio System Seek forward: Press and release the right side of the control to go to the next preset radio station or disc track. Press and hold this side of the control to fast forward to the next strong radio station, memory preset or through the current disc track.
Page 293 Audio System E162867 Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. Cursor arrows: Press these buttons to scroll through on-screen audio system choices. OK: Press this button to confirm menu selections. INFO: Press this button to access any available radio or CD information. TUNE: Press these buttons to manually search the frequency band.
Page 294: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/Cd/Sync/Satellite Radio
Audio System ON/OFF/Volume: Press this button to switch the system off and on. Adjust the control to adjust the volume. MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu Structure later in this section. SOUND: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and Balance.
Page 295 Audio System E162869 Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. Cursor arrows: Press these buttons to scroll through on-screen audio system choices. OK: Press this button to confirm menu selections. INFO: Press this button to access any available radio or CD information. TUNE - and TUNE +: Press these buttons to manually search the frequency band.
Page 296: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/Cd
Audio System Sound: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and Balance. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings. When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change the settings.
Page 297 Audio System E143843 TUNE: Press this button to manually search through the radio frequency band. ON/OFF and VOL: Press this button to switch the audio system off and on. Turn to adjust the volume. Eject: Press this button to eject a CD. SEEK: Press this button to go to the next station up or down the radio frequency band or the next or previous track on a CD.
Page 298: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/Cd
Audio System Note: The CD slot is directly above the AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: touchscreen. SONY AM/FM/CD Note: The touchscreen system controls most of the audio features. See SYNC WARNING Supplement. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
Page 299: Menu Structure
Audio System Seek, Reverse and Fast Forward: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press these buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction. In SIRIUS mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next channel.
Page 300 Audio System SIRIUS Scan Select for a brief sampling of all available channels. Show ESN Select to view your satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN). You will need this number when communicating with Sirius to activate, modify or track your account. Channel Guide Select to view available satellite radio channels.
Page 301: Digital Radio
Audio System CD Settings Scan All Select to scan all disc selections. Scan Folder Select to scan all music in the current MP3 folder. CD Compression Select to bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level. Clock Settings Set Time Select to set the time.
Page 302 Audio System The multicast indicator appears in FM When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you mode (only) if the current station is can access the following functions: broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts. • Scan allows you to hear a brief The highlighted numbers signify available sampling of all available stations.
Page 303 Audio System In order to provide the best possible technology. Independent entities own and experience, use the contact form to report operate each station. These stations are any station issues found while listening to responsible for ensuring all audio streams a station broadcasting with HD Radio and data fields are accurate.
Page 304: Satellite Radio
SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of music, HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks news, sports, weather, traffic and of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor entertainment satellite radio channels. For Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not more information and a complete list of...
Page 305 Audio System SIRIUS satellite radio is a For more information on extended subscription-based satellite radio service subscription terms (a service fee is that broadcasts a variety of music, sports, required), the online media player and a news, weather, traffic and entertainment complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio programming.
Page 306: Usb Port
Audio System Message Condition Action Questions? Call Your satellite service is no Contact SIRIUS at 1-888- longer available. 539-7474 to resolve 1-888-539-7474 subscription issues. None found All the channels in the Use the channel guide to selected category are either turn off the Lock or Skip Check Channel Guide skipped or locked.
Page 307: Sync
SYNC (If Equipped) GENERAL INFORMATION E198355 • Use the advanced voice recognition SYNC is an in-vehicle communications system. system that works with your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and • Charge your USB device (if your device portable media player. This allows you to: supports this).
Page 308 SYNC (If Equipped) Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST. When using SYNC: • Do not operate playing devices if the In the United States, call 1-800-392-3673. power cords or cables are broken, split In Canada, call 1-800-565-3673. or damaged. Place cords and cables Times are subject to change due to out of the way, so they do not interfere with the operation of pedals, seats,...
Page 309: Using Voice Recognition
SYNC module. Ford Motor This system helps you control many Company and Ford of Canada will not features using voice commands. This access the system data for any purpose allows you to keep your hands on the other than as described absent consent, a wheel and focus on what is around you.
Page 310: System Interaction And Feedback
SYNC (If Equipped) System Interaction and Feedback The default setting is to a higher level of interaction in order to help you learn to use The system provides feedback through the system. You can change these settings audible tones, prompts, questions and at any time.
Page 311: Using Sync With Your Phone
SYNC (If Equipped) To adjust this setting press the voice button, when prompted say: Voice Command Action and Description voice settings Then any of the following: phone confirmation on When enabled, this feature will prompt you to confirm any voice initiated call command prior to the call being placed.
Page 312: Pairing Subsequent Phones
SYNC (If Equipped) Make sure to switch on your phone's Press the voice and when prompted Bluetooth feature before starting the say: search. See your device's manual if necessary. Voice Command Action and Descrip- 2. Press the PHONE button. When the tion audio display indicates there is no (pair ([Bluetooth]...
Page 313: Phone Voice Commands
SYNC (If Equipped) 5. Select the option to add. This starts Voice Command the pairing process. join (call | calls) 6. When a message to begin pairing appears in the audio display, search for mute [call] [on] SYNC on your device. Confirm that the six-digit PIN appearing (mute [call] off | Unmute [call]) on your phone matches the six-digit...
Page 314: Making Calls
SYNC (If Equipped) Voice Commands Menu Item Plus Hear it Pound (#) Making Calls Star (*) Note: To exit dial mode, press and hold the phone button or press any button on the E142599 audio system. Press the voice button. When To access text messages say: prompted, say: Voice Command...
Page 315: Phone Options During An Active Call
SYNC (If Equipped) To use the screen to accept a call To use the screen to reject a call select: select: Menu Item Menu Item Reject Accept Ignore the call by doing nothing. Rejecting Calls Phone Options during an Active When receiving a call, you can reject the Call call by pressing the reject call button on...
Page 316 SYNC (If Equipped) Menu Item Description and action 4. Press the OK button again when the desired contact appears in the audio display. 5. Press the OK button or dial button to call the selection. Call History Access your call history log. 1.
Page 317: Text Messaging
SYNC (If Equipped) Display Description and action Text messaging Send, download and delete text messages. BT Devices Access the option for Bluetooth Device menu listings (add, connect, set as primary, on or off, delete). Phone settings View various settings and features on your phone. Note: This is a speed-dependent feature Text Messaging and is only available when your vehicle is...
Page 318 SYNC (If Equipped) Menu Description and action Item Reply to Press the OK button to access, and then scroll sender through a list of pre-defined messages to send. Call sender Press the OK button to call the sender of the message.
Page 319: Accessing Your Phone Settings
SYNC (If Equipped) Accessing Your Phone Settings phonebook, and set up automatic download. These are phone-dependent features. Your Press the PHONE button. phone settings allow you to access and adjust features such as your ring tone and 2. Scroll until the phone settings option text message notification, modify your appears, and then press the OK button.
Page 320: Bluetooth Devices
SYNC (If Equipped) Menu Item Phonebook preferences Add contacts Push the desired contacts on your cellular phone. See your device's manual on how to push contacts. Press the OK button to add more contacts from your phonebook. Delete When a message asking you to delete appears, select the option to confirm.
Page 321: System Settings
SYNC (If Equipped) Menu Item Phonebook preferences 4. When the option to set the phone as primary appears, select either yes or no. 5. Depending on the functionality of your phone, the system may prompt you with questions (such as if you want to download your phonebook).
Page 322 SYNC (If Equipped) Scroll to select from the following options: Display Description and action Bluetooth on Check or uncheck this option to switch the system's Bluetooth interface off or on. Select this option, and then press the OK button to change the option's status. Set defaults Return to the factory default settings without erasing your indexed information (such as phonebook, call history, text...
Page 323: Sync Applications And Services
SYNC (If Equipped) Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature must be SYNC APPLICATIONS AND set on before the incident. SERVICES (If Equipped) Note: Before setting this feature on, make sure that you read the 911 Assist Privacy In order for the following features to work, Notice later in this section for important your cellular phone must be compatible information.
Page 324 SYNC (If Equipped) Setting 911 Assist On or Off • A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone must have adequate network coverage, Press the phone button to enter the battery power and signal strength. phone menu then select: • The vehicle must have battery power and be located in the U.S., Canada or Menu Action and Description...
Page 325: Sync Mobile Apps
Note: For information on available apps, supported smartphone devices and Accessing an App's Menu troubleshooting tips please visit the Ford When an app is running through SYNC, website. press the right arrow button on the steering Availability of SYNC AppLink enabled Apps wheel control to access the app menu.
Page 326 SYNC (If Equipped) To Access Using Voice Commands Press the voice button then when prompted say: Menu Item Action and Description mobile (apps | Say the name of the application after the tone. applications) The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
Page 327 This includes Data is sent to Ford in the United States any additional charges incurred due to through the connected device. The driving in areas when roaming out of a home information is encrypted and includes your network.
Page 328: Using Sync With Your Media Player
SYNC (If Equipped) There are three possible statuses: Menu Item Action and Description Update Needed The system has detected a new app requiring authorization or a general permissions update is required. Up-To-Date No update is required. Updating... The system is trying to receive an update. Update settings Menu Item Action and Description...
Page 329: Media Voice Commands
SYNC (If Equipped) To Connect Using Voice Commands To Connect Using the System Menu Plug the device into your vehicle's USB Plug the device into your vehicle's USB port. port. 2. Press the AUX button until an Press the voice button and when "initializing"...
Page 330 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice Command Description and Action (USB [stick] | iPod | MP3 You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate [player]) voice commands. You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets that are separated by |.
Page 331 SYNC (If Equipped) Command Description and Action shuffle [all] [on] Plays the current playlist in a random order. (Not all devices support this command.) shuffle off ((who's | who is) this | who plays this | At any time during playback, you can press (what's | what is) playing [now] | (what the voice button and ask the system what is | which) (song | track | artist) is this |...
Page 332: Media Menu Features
SYNC (If Equipped) Media Menu Features shuffle or repeat), find similar music or reset the index of your USB devices. The media menu allows you to select how Press AUX to select USB playback. to play your music (such as by artist, genre, Message Description and Action Options...
Page 333 SYNC (If Equipped) If there are media files, you have the following options: Display Description and Action Play all Play all indexed media files from your device one at a time in numerical order. Press the OK button to select. The first track title appears in the display.
Page 334 SYNC (If Equipped) Display Description and Action 2. Scroll to browse indexed media files on the device, and then press the OK button. Reset USB Resets the USB index. After the new indexing is complete, you can choose what to play from the USB song library. You can use the buttons at the bottom of the audio display to jump to a certain alphabetical category quickly.
Page 335: Voice Commands For Audio Sources
SYNC (If Equipped) Voice Commands for Audio Voice Command Sources ((who's | who is) this | who plays this | Your voice system allows you to change (what's | what is) playing [now] | (what audio sources with a simple voice | which) (song | track | artist) is this | command.
Page 336 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice Command Voice Commands [tune [to]] FM 2 [tune [to]] SAT 3 preset ___ [tune [to]] (FM ___ | ___ [FM]) tune [to] [Sirius] [tune [to]] FM preset ___ Help FM ___ HD ___ [tune [to]] Sirius You can say the [channel] ___ channel number (0-...
Page 337: Sync Troubleshooting
SYNC (If Equipped) SYNC TROUBLESHOOTING Voice Command (shuffle | random | mix) (CD [player] | Your SYNC system is easy to use. However, disc) [on] should questions arise, see the tables below. (shuffle | random | mix) folder [on] Use the website at any time to check your shuffle off phone's compatibility, register your account and set preferences as well as...
Page 338 SYNC (If Equipped) Phone issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) If the missing contacts are stored on your SIM card, try moving them to the device memory. Remove any pictures or special ring tones associ- ated with the missing contact. Depending upon your phone, you may have to grant SYNC permission to access your...
Page 339 SYNC (If Equipped) Phone issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Turn off the Auto phone- book download setting. This is a phone-dependent Go to the website to review feature. your phone's compatibility. Text messaging is not Try turning off the device, working on SYNC.
Page 340 SYNC (If Equipped) USB and media issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Make sure you correctly connect the device to SYNC, The device is not connected. and that you have pressed play on your device. Your music files may not contain the correct artist, Make sure that all song song title, album or genre...
Page 341 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice command issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Say the song or artist exactly as listed. If you say "Play Artist Prince", the system does not play music by Prince and the Revolution You may be saying the or Prince and the New name differently than the Power Generation.
Page 342 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice command issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) The system works better if The system may not be you list full names, such as reading the name the same "Joe Wilson" rather than way you are saying it. "Joe".
Page 343 Possible solution(s) login on the app on the phone before using them with AppLink. Also, some may have a "Ford SYNC" setting, so check the app's settings menu on the phone. Closing and restarting apps may help SYNC find the application if you cannot discover it inside the vehicle.
Page 344 Force close or uninstall the a limited number of apps you do not want SYNC bluetooth ports apps can to find. If the app has a "Ford I can only see some of the use to connect. If you have SYNC" setting, disable that...
Page 345: Accessories
Contact an Exterior Style authorized Ford dealer for the manufacturer’s limited warranty details, • Custom graphics*. and request a copy of the Ford Licensed • Hood deflector* . Accessories product limited warranty from the accessory manufacturer. • Side window deflectors.
Page 346 • If you or an authorized Ford dealer add any non-Ford electrical or electronic accessories or components to your vehicle, you may adversely affect battery performance and durability. In...
Page 347: Extended Service Plan (Esp)
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components. Transferable Coverage 4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical If you sell your vehicle before your Ford components. Extended Service Plan coverage expires, Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by you can transfer any remaining coverage all authorized Ford dealers in the U.S.,...
Page 348: Scheduled Maintenance
Premium Maintenance Plan that covers all Service Plan. Ford Extended Service Plan scheduled maintenance, and selected is the only service contract backed by Ford wear items. The coverage is prepaid, so Motor Company of Canada, Limited. you never have to worry about affording Depending on the plan you purchase, Ford your vehicle’s maintenance.
Page 349: Scheduled Maintenance
If you do not use Ford authorized parts they you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for may not meet our specifications and completed maintenance with your vehicle.
Page 350 When the oil change message appears in Additives and Chemicals the information display, it is time for an oil This owner's manual and the Ford change. Make sure you perform the oil Workshop Manual list the recommended change within two weeks or 500 miles additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
Page 351 Scheduled Maintenance Check every month Engine oil level. Function of all interior and exterior lights. Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months Battery connections. Clean if necessary. Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Page 352: Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Multi-Point inspection Accessory drive belt(s) Hazard warning system operation Battery performance Horn operation Engine air filter Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses Exhaust system Suspension components for leaks or damage Exterior lamps operation Steering and linkage Tires (including spare) for wear and proper Fluid levels ;...
Page 353 Scheduled Maintenance When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil Interval Vehicle use and example Normal Normal commuting with highway driving 7500-10000 miles No, or moderate, load or towing (12000-16000 km) Flat to moderately hilly roads No extended idling Severe Moderate to heavy load or towing 5000-7499 miles...
Page 354 Scheduled Maintenance At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals. Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
Page 355: Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Perform the services shown in the SPECIAL OPERATING following tables when specified or within CONDITIONS SCHEDULED 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the MAINTENANCE message appearing in your information display prompting you to change your oil. If you operate your vehicle primarily in any •...
Page 356 (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks There are several exceptions to the Normal equipped with Ford-design axles are Schedule: lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been submerged in water.
Page 357 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open before the completion of your vehicle's throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72 useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid urges you to have all recommended every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or maintenance services performed at the three months, whichever comes first.
Page 358: Scheduled Maintenance Record
Scheduled Maintenance SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 359 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 360 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 361 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 362 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 363 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 364 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 365 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 366 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 367 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Escape/Kuga (TM2), enUSA, First Printing...
Page 368: End User License Agreement
COMPANY nor its suppliers shall be include software licensed or owned by liable for any damages arising out of Ford Motor Company and its affiliates errors in the speech recognition ("FORD MOTOR COMPANY"). Those process. It is your responsibility to...
Page 369 • Single EULA: The end user • Additional Software/Services: The documentation for the DEVICES and SOFTWARE may permit FORD MOTOR related systems and services may COMPANY, third party software and contain multiple EULAs, such as service suppliers, its affiliates and/or...
Page 370 DEVICES. electronic form, you may print one copy of UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA: such electronic documentation. If the SOFTWARE is provided by FORD EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: You MOTOR COMPANY separate from the acknowledge that the SOFTWARE is DEVICES on media such as a ROM chip, subject to U.S.
Page 371 Should you have any questions concerning are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal this EULA, or if you desire to contact FORD manner before attempting to access a MOTOR COMPANY for any other reason,...
Page 372 Appendices substitute for your personal judgment. Your Responsibilities and Assumptions of Any route suggestions made by this Risk system should never replace any local • You agree to each of the following:(a) traffic regulations or your personal Any use of the SOFTWARE while judgment or knowledge of safe driving driving an automobile or other vehicle practices.
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Page 374 Consumer-Related Disputes will also litigate any dispute in small claims court apply. To commence arbitration, submit a in your county of residence or FORD Commercial Arbitration Rules Demand for MOTOR COMPANY’S principal place of Arbitration form to the AAA. You may...
Page 375 AAA’s and arbitrator’s fees and expenses. If you reject FORD MOTOR (i) Severability. If the class action waiver COMPANY’S last written settlement (Section e) is found to be illegal or...
Page 376 Appendices 3. Software License (a) observe all traffic laws and otherwise drive safely; • Subject to your compliance with the (b) use your own personal judgment while terms of this Agreement, TeleNav driving. If you feel that a route suggested hereby grants to you a personal, by the TeleNav Software instructs you to non-exclusive, non-transferable license...
Page 377 Appendices ii. violates any law, statute, ordinance or is dependent on the accuracy of regulation, including but not limited to laws navigation, as the maps or functionality and regulations related to spamming, of the TeleNav Software are not privacy, consumer and child protection, intended to support such high risk obscenity or defamation, or applications, especially in more remote...
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Page 384 Index Audible Warnings and Indicators.....87 Automatic Transmission Warning Chime..............87 Engine On Warning Chime........87 See: Four-Wheel Drive........141 Headlamps On Warning Chime......87 Key in Ignition Warning Chime......87 Keyless Warning Alert ........87 Parking Brake On Warning Chime....87 Audio Control...........67 See: Climate Control..........101 Audio System..........286 About This Manual...........7 General Information.........286 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/...
Page 385 Index Changing a Road Wheel......262 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information.............262 Blind Spot Information System....162 Tire Change Procedure........263 Switching the System Off and On....164 Changing the 12V Battery......222 System Errors............164 Changing the Engine Air Filter....232 Using the System..........162 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines....232 Bonnet Lock 2.5L Engine............233 See: Opening and Closing the Hood....212...
Page 386 Index Cross Traffic Alert.........164 Emission Control System......135 False Alerts............167 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....136 Switching the System Off and On....167 Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance System Errors............167 (I/M) Testing...........136 End User License Agreement....365 System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts..............166 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE System Limitations..........166 AGREEMENT (EULA) .........365 Engine Block Heater........128...
Page 387 Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...28 Canada............199 Floor Mats............189 Getting the Services You Need....196 Fog Lamps - Front Away From Home..........196 See: Front Fog Lamps.........76 Ford Credit............11 (U.S. Only)..............11 Four-Wheel Drive..........141 Handbrake Principle of Operation........141 See: Parking Brake..........147 Front Fog Lamps..........76 Hazard Warning Flashers......192...
Page 388 Index Hints on Controlling the Interior Information Messages........91 Climate............103 Airbag................92 Cooling the Interior Quickly......105 Alarm................92 General Hints............103 Automatic Engine Shutdown......92 Heating the Interior Quickly......104 Battery and Charging System......93 Maximum Cooling Performance in Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel Alert System............93 and Footwell Positions.......106 Doors................94...
Page 389 Index Manual Climate Control......101 Manual Liftgate..........59 Closing the Liftgate..........59 Keyless Entry............63 Opening the Liftgate...........59 SECURICODE KEYLESS ENTRY Manual Seats..........110 KEYPAD..............63 Adjusting the Height of the Driver Seat..111 Keyless Starting..........124 Moving the Seat Backward and Ignition Modes.............125 Forward..............110 Keys and Remote Controls......44 Recline Adjustment..........111 Principle of Operation........44 Media Hub............303...
Page 390 Index Overhead Console........123 Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera........158 Rear Window Wiper and Washers...72 Rear Window Washer.........73 Parking Aids............152 Rear Window Wiper..........72 Recommended Towing Weights....180 Principle of Operation........152 Parking Brake..........147 Refueling............132 Passive Anti-Theft System......65 Easy Fuel Capless Fuel System....133 Remote Control..........45 SecuriLock®............65 PATS...
Page 391: Sync Troubleshooting
Index Running Out of Fuel........131 Starting a Gasoline Engine......125 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel Automatic Engine Shutdown......126 Container............132 Failure to Start.............126 Filling a Portable Fuel Container....132 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes....128 Important Ventilating Information....128 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving..............127 Safety Belt Height Adjustment....31 Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is...
Page 392 Index Tire Care............244 Glossary of Tire Terminology......245 Information About Uniform Tire Quality Under Hood Overview - 1.6L Grading.............244 EcoBoost ..........214 Information Contained on the Tire Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Sidewall............246 EcoBoost ..........215 Temperature A B C..........245 Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....216 Traction AA A B C..........244 Universal Garage Door Opener....116 Treadwear............244...
Page 393 Index Using Traction Control........149 Switching the System Off.......149 System Indicator Lights and Warning Lamps and Indicators....85 Messages............149 Airbag - Front............85 Using a Switch.............149 Anti-Lock Braking System........85 Using the Information Display Battery..............85 Controls.............149 Blind Spot Monitor..........85 Using Voice Recognition......306 Brake System............85 Initiating a Voice Session.......306 Cruise Control............85 System Interaction and Feedback....307...

Ford 2016 ESCAPE Owner's Manual

Introduction

Environment

Child Safety

Safety Belts

Personal Safety System?

Supplementary Restraints System

Keys and Remote Controls

Mykey

Locks

Security

Steering Wheel

Wipers and Washers

Lighting

Windows and Mirrors

Instrument Cluster

Information Displays

Climate Control

Seats

Universal Garage Door

Auxiliary Power Points

Storage Compartments

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Fuel and Refueling

Transmission

Four-Wheel Drive

Brakes

Traction Control

Stability Control

Parking Aids

Cruise Control

Driving Aids

Load Carrying

Towing

Driving Hints

Roadside Emergencies

Customer Assistance

Fuses

Maintenance

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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