2008 FORD ESCAPE engine overheat

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FORD ESCAPE 2008 2.G Owners Manual Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”).If it enters the red sectio

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FORD ESCAPE 2008 2.G Owners Manual •Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
•To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling. (For additional informa

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FORD ESCAPE 2008 2.G Owners Manual AdvanceTracwith RSC Features
Button
functions“Sliding
car” iconRSC ESCEngine
Traction
ControlBrake
Traction
Control
Button
pressed and
held more
than five
secondsFlashes
then
illuminated
solidDis

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FORD ESCAPE 2008 2.G Owners Manual •O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
2 (Second)
This position allows for second gear only.
•Provides engine braking.
•Use to start-up on slippery roads.

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FORD ESCAPE 2008 2.G Owners Manual If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
•If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only afte

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FORD ESCAPE 2008 2.G Owners Manual Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight dow

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FORD ESCAPE 2008 2.G Owners Manual Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an
equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, may
darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from
yellow to

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FORD ESCAPE 2008 2.G Owners Manual •2.3L coolant bleed valve
5. For the 2.3L engine ONLY, open the coolant bleed valve on the back of
the engine water outlet.
6. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
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