2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID air filter

Every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter
(if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Change engine coolant and motor/electronics
coolant
1
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
1Initial replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicleprimarilyin one of the
more demandingSpecial Operating Conditionslisted below, you will
need to have some items maintained more frequently. If you only
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership service
advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)– Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances as in heavy
commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol vehicle or livery. This
operating condition is for extensive maximum A/C or heater operation
with engine on in the above listed usage.
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)– Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Replace spark plugs.
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Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Reset your oil life monitor after each engine oil and filter change; refer
to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Off-road operation
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
– Replace engine air filter.
Every 5,000 miles, 6 months or
200 hours of engine operation
(whichever comes first)– Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Reset your oil life monitor after each engine oil and filter change; refer
to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
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EXCEPTIONS
In addition, there are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They
are listed below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance
❑Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design
axles are lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is re-
quired or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle and PTO lubricant should be changed anytime the axle
and PTO have been submerged in water. During extended trailer tow operation above 70°F (21°C) ambient and wide open
throttle for extended periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced every
3,000 miles (4,800 km) or three months, whichever occurs first. The 3,000 mile (4,800 km) lubricant change interval
may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part
number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-
Lok rear axles (refer to
Maintenance product and specificationsin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for details).
The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water.
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance
❑Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Rear axle lubricant change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or
equivalent. Add four ounces (118 mL) of friction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-
Lok rear axles. The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
California fuel filter replacement
❑If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this main-
tenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all recommended maintenance services performed at the specified inter-
vals and to record all vehicle service.
Hot climate oil change intervals
❑If operating conditions are normal and you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions
andyou are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the
7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa,
Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (5,000 km) if the
owner is using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API) performance category of API SK or earlier (for ex-
ample SJ, etc.).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement
❑Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
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Accessory delay ..........................77
Active Park Assist .....................233
AdvanceTrac ..............................219
Air cleaner filter .......320–321, 324
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ..........................52
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................142, 151, 154
and child safety seats ............144
description ..............142, 151, 154
disposal ....................................157
driver airbag ............144, 152, 155
indicator light .........150, 153, 156
operation .................144, 152, 155
passenger airbag .....144, 152, 155
side airbag ...............................151
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................238
Ambient mood/lighting ...............63
Ambulance packages ..................12
AM/FM .........................................34
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................216
Anti-theft system ......................111
Audio system (see Radio) .........34
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................320
fluid, checking ........................320
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
fluid, specification ..................325
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....42Auxiliary power point .................74
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........325
refill capacities ........................325
B
Battery .......................................300
acid, treating emergencies .....300
jumping a disabled battery ....269
maintenance-free ....................300
replacement, specifications ...324
servicing ..................................300
Belt-Minder.............................137
Blind spot mirror ......................237
Booster seats .............................171
Brakes ........................................216
anti-lock ...................................216
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................217
fluid, checking and adding ....320
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
fluid, specifications .................325
lubricant specifications ..........325
parking ....................................218
shift interlock ..........................226
Bulbs ............................................63
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....325
Car2UHome Automation
System .........................................84
Cargo area shade ........................91
CD ................................................34
Cell phone use ............................15
Changing a tire .........................257
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filter, specifications ........299, 324
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................325
specifications ..........................325
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................214
F
Fleet MyKey programming ........96
Floor mats ...................................90
Fluid capacities .........................325
Fog lamps ....................................58
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................239
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................225
Fuel ............................................308
calculating fuel
economy ............................27, 314
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................325
choosing the right fuel ...........312
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................308, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........308, 324
fuel pump/high voltage
shut-off switches ....................248
improving fuel economy ........314
octane rating ...................312, 328
quality ......................................312
running out of fuel .........269, 313
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................308
Fuses ..................................250–251G
Garage door opener ....................84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................314
Gauges .........................................23
H
Hazard flashers .........................248
Headlamps ...................................57
aiming ........................................60
bulb specifications ....................64
daytime running lights .............59
flash to pass ..............................59
high beam .................................58
replacing bulbs .........................65
turning on and off ....................57
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................52
Hood ..........................................293
I
Ignition ...............................211, 328
Illuminated visor mirror .............71
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................162
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................319
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................286
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................59
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