2010 FORD ESCAPE engine

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality
accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive
needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and
aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is
made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides
you the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Deflectors
Running boards
Interior style
Ambient lighting kit
Electrochromic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Security shade
Lifestyle
Ash cup/ smoker’s package
Cargo management accessories
Cross bars
Trailer hitches, harnesses and accessories
Accessories
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Accessory delay ..........................72
Active Park Assist .....................233
AdvanceTrac ..............................217
Air cleaner filter ...............325, 327
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................137, 146, 149
and child safety seats ............139
description ..............137, 146, 149
disposal ....................................152
driver airbag ............139, 147, 150
indicator light .........145, 148, 152
operation .................139, 147, 150
passenger airbag .....139, 147, 150
side airbag ...............................146
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................239
Ambient mood/lighting ...............59
Ambulance packages ....................7
AM/FM .........................................28
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................302
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................214–215
Anti-theft system ......................102
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............224
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............328
fluid, specification ..................328Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36
Auxiliary power point .................70
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........328
refill capacities ........................328
B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....267
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...327
servicing ..................................300
Belt-Minder
.............................132
Blind Spot Spotter Mirror ........238
Booster seats .............................166
Brakes ........................................214
anti-lock ...........................214–215
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....321
fluid, refill capacities ..............328
fluid, specifications .................328
lubricant specifications ..........328
parking ....................................215
shift interlock ..........................223
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....328
Car2U
Home Automation
System .........................................80
Cargo area shade ........................86
Cargo management system ........87
CD ................................................28
Cell phone use ..............................8
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Child safety seats ......................157
attaching with tether straps ..164
in front seat ............................158
in rear seat ..............................158
LATCH .....................................161
recommendations ...................155
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................166
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............284
instrument panel ....................286
interior .....................................287
plastic parts ............................285
washing ....................................282
waxing .....................................283
wheels ......................................283
wiper blades ............................285
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......46, 49
Clock ............................................28
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................321
operation while driving ..........227
recommended shift speeds ....228
Compass, electronic ....................67
calibration .................................69
set zone adjustment .................68
Console ........................................69
overhead ....................................67
Controls
power seat ...............................114
steering column ........................77
Coolant
checking and adding ..............302
refill capacities ................305, 328
specifications ..........................328Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................74
Customer Assistance ................246
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................336
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................279
Getting roadside assistance ...246
Getting the service
you need .................................275
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................280
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................279
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................321
engine oil .................................296
Driving under special
conditions ..................227, 240, 243
sand .........................................241
snow and ice ...........................244
through water .................242, 245
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................267
running out of fuel .........267, 313
Emergency Flashers .................247
Emission control system ..........318
Engine ........................................331
cleaning ...................................284
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coolant .....................................302
fail-safe cooling .......................306
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......328
refill capacities ........................328
service points ..................292–293
starting after a collision .........248
Engine block heater .................212
Engine oil ..................................296
checking and adding ..............296
dipstick ....................................296
filter, specifications ........299, 327
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................328
specifications ..........................328
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................212
F
Fail safe cooling ........................306
Fleet MyKey programming ......105
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....307
Fluid capacities .........................328
Fog lamps ....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................222
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 315
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................328
choosing the right fuel ...........312
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................318
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........307, 327
fuel pump shut-off switch .....248
improving fuel economy ........315
octane rating ...................312, 331
quality ......................................313
running out of fuel .........267, 313
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................307
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................307, 312
Fuses ..................................248–249
G
Garage door opener ....................80
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................315
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................56
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................46
Hood ..........................................291
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Octane rating ............................312
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................296
Overdrive ...................................224
P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................105
Park Assist ................................233
Parking brake ............................215
Parts (see Motorcraft

parts) .........................................327
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................124
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................252
Power door locks ........................92
Power mirrors .............................73
Power point .................................70
Power steering ..........................222
fluid, refill capacity ................328
fluid, specifications .................328
Power Windows ...........................71
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................222
R
Radio ............................................28
Rear-view camera system .........231
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................155
Relays ........................................248
Remote entry system ...........96–97illuminated entry ....................100
locking/unlocking doors .....97–98
opening the trunk .....................98
panic alarm ...............................98
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................99
replacing the batteries .............98
Reverse sensing system ...........229
Roadside assistance ..................246
Roof rack ...............................88–89
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........123, 126, 128–130
Safety Canopy ...........146–147, 149
Safety defects, reporting ..........281
Safety restraints ...............123, 126,
128–131
Belt-Minder
...........................132
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................128–130
for children .............................153
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................124
warning light and
chime ...............................131–132
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................161
Safety seats for children ..........157
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................332
Satellite Radio (if equipped) .....28
Satellite Radio Information ........42
Seats ..........................................111
child safety seats ....................157
heated ......................................116
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