MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec
engine
Air filter element
1FA-1683 FA-1683
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872
Battery BXT-40R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-910 FL-820-S
PCV valve
2
Spark Plugs3
1
Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine
damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the
engine if the correct air filter element is not used.
2The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
3For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
2008 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
282
Power door locks ........................80
Power mirrors .............................60
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................188
fluid, refill capacity ................283
fluid, specifications .................283
Power Windows ...........................56
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................189
R
Radio ............................................20
Relays ........................................209
Remote entry system ...........84–85
illuminated entry ................88–89
locking/unlocking doors .....85–86
opening the trunk .....................86
panic alarm ...............................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86
Reverse sensing system ...........196
Roadside assistance ..................206
Roof rack .....................................75
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........111
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................103, 107–110
Safety Canopy ...........125–126, 128
Safety defects, reporting ..........241
Safety restraints ........103, 107–110
Belt-Minder...........................112
extension assembly ................111
for adults .........................108–110for children .............................131
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................105
safety belt maintenance .........111
warning light and chime ........112
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................287
Satellite Radio Information ........30
Seats ............................................95
child safety seats ....................135
heated ........................................98
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................91
Servicing your vehicle ..............249
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................282, 286
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................283
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your
vehicle ........................178–179, 181
jump starting ..........................227
Steering wheel
controls ......................................64
tilting .........................................53
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....161
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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