2003 FORD ESCAPE Owners Manual

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FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.0L DOHC I4 Zetec engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air filter assembly
5. Power

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FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power distribution

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FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Windshield washer fluid
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford

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FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine o

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FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual •3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
•If the oil level isbetween the MIN—MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable.DO NOT ADD O

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FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual •3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
•Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is

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FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended.
Only use oils“Certified For Gasoline Engines”by the American
Petroleum Institute (

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FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Motorcraft maintenance-free battery
which normally does not require
additional water during its life of
service.
Check the battery electrolyte level under sever