2002 FORD ESCAPE engine oil

Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of
traction control.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.0L DOHC I4
Zetec engine3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Air filter element
1FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-800-A FG-800-A
Battery BXT-96R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-400S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-224 EV-243
Spark plugs*
2AZFS-32FE3AGSF-32W
1Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine
damage. The customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the
engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
2Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
3If a spark plug is to be removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark
plugs with the service part number suffix letter as shown on the engine
decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil2.0L I4 Zetec
engine4.25L
(4.5 quarts)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine5.2L
(5.5 quarts)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Fuel tank N/A 2.0L I4 Zetec
engine57L (15 gallons)
3.0L V6 Duratec
engine61L (16 gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft SAE
75W-90
API GL-4 Gear
OilManual transaxle
(2WD)2.7L
(2.85 quarts)2
Manual transaxle
(4X4)2.2L
(2.32 quarts)2
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F2.0L engine with
Automatic
transaxle and oil
cooler8.5L
(9.0 quarts)
3.0L engine with
Automatic
transaxle and oil
cooler9.6L
(10.2 quarts)
3
Power Take-off
UnitMotorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant4X4 (Automatic) 0.35L
(12 ounces)
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4X4 (Manual) 0.35L
(12 ounces)
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rollers, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, primary
and auxiliary
hood latchesMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Hydraulic clutch
fluid and brake
fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Halfshaft CV
jointsMotorcraft
Premium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-T or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored)VC-4±A (US) or
CXC-10
(Canada)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7±A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Manual
transaxle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Gear OilF32Z-19C547±MA WSS-M2C203-A1
Maintenance and Specifications
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44X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than
±40É C (-40É F) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number
XY-75W140±QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192±A.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec
engine3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 121 181
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.22-1.32 mm
(0.048-0.052 inch)1.32-1.42 mm
(0.052-00.056 inch)
Ignition system DIS Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4 Door mm (in.)
(1) Vehicle height/ Maximum
height*1 755 (69.1)/1 774 (69.8)*
(2) Front track / rear 1 551 (61.1)/1 530 (60.2)
(3)Overall width (body) 1 780 (70.1)
(4) Wheelbase 2 620 (103.1)
(5)Overall length 4 393 (173.0)
* Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16º tires
Maintenance and Specifications
267

Changing a tire .........................195
Child safety restraints ..............145
child safety belts ....................145
Child safety seats ..............145±146
attaching with tether straps ..150
in front seat ............................147
in rear seat ..............................147
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............219
exterior ....................................224
instrument cluster lens ..........223
instrument panel ....................222
interior .............................223±224
plastic parts ............................221
safety belts ..............................224
washing ....................................218
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................219
windows ..................................223
wiper blades ............................222
woodtone trim ........................223
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......62±63
Clock ..........................24, 33, 43, 59
Clutch
fluid ..........................................256
Console ........................................89
overhead ....................................82
Controls
power seat ...............................114
Coolant
checking and adding ..............237
refill capacities ................241, 262
specifications ..................265, 267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................86
Customer Assistance ................186Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................225
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................210
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............214
Getting roadside assistance ...186
Getting the service
you need .................................208
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................215
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................211
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................214
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................68
Defrost
rear window ..............................67
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................254
engine oil .................................231
Doors
central unlocking ....................102
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........265
Driving under special
conditions ..........................172, 174
sand .........................................173
snow and ice ...........................175
through water .................173, 178
Index
275

E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................200
Emission control system ..........250
Engine ........................................267
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................237
idle speed control ...................235
lubrication
specifications ..................265, 267
refill capacities ........................262
service points ..................229±230
starting after a collision .........187
Engine block heater .................157
Engine oil ..................................231
checking and adding ..............231
dipstick ....................................231
filter, specifications ........234, 262
recommendations ...................234
refill capacities ........................262
specifications ..................265, 267
Exhaust fumes ..........................158
F
Fluid capacities .........................262
Foglamps .....................................68
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description ..............................169
driving off road .......................171
indicator light ...................14, 170
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................162
Fuel ............................................242
calculating fuel economy .......247
cap .....................................14, 244capacity ...................................262
choosing the right fuel ...........245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................250
detergent in fuel .....................246
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................242, 244, 247
filter, specifications ........246, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....187
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........247
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...................245, 267
quality ......................................245
running out of fuel .................246
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................242
Fuses ..................................189±190
G
Garage door opener ....................82
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......14, 244
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................247
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16
tachometer ................................17
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................178
calculating ...............................180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
Index
276

low fuel ......................................13
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................178
GAWR ......................................178
GVWR ......................................178
trailer towing ..........................178
Loading instructions .................180
Locks
childproof ................................103
Lubricant specifications ...265, 267
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Manual transaxle
fluid, checking and adding ....256
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................262
lubricant specifications ..........267
Mirrors
fold away ...................................86
side view mirrors (power) .......85
Moon roof ....................................89
Motorcraft parts ................246, 262
O
Octane rating ............................245
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................231
Overdrive ...................................165P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................104
Parking brake ............................160
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....262
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................192
Power door locks ......................102
Power mirrors .............................85
Power steering ..........................161
fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, refill capacity ................262
fluid, specifications .........265, 267
Power Windows ...........................83
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................162
R
Radio ......................................25, 46
Radio reception ...........................61
Rear window defroster ...............67
Relays ........................................189
Remote entry system .......103±104
illuminated entry ....................106
locking/unlocking
doors ................................102, 104
panic alarm .............................104
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........105
Roadside assistance ..................186
Roof rack .....................................92
Index
278