2013 FORD ESCAPE maintenance

2.5L engine
2.0L EcoBoost® engine
1.6L EcoBoost®
engine
Component
AYFS-32-YR
Spark plugs 3
FP70
Cabin air filter
WW-2750 (driver side)
Windshield
wiper blade WW-2705-WA (passenger side)
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.
2 Only use the specified replacement oil filter. The use of a non-specified oil filter can
result in engine damage.
3 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the
appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 396).
Note: 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.
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Capacities and Specifications

Ford Part Number /Ford Specification
Ford Part Name or
Equivalent
Capacity
Item
/ WSB-M8B16-A2/--
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid (Canada)
Not applicable
Not applicable
15.1 gal (57L)
Fuel tank
1 Use only Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause brake system damage.
2 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
3 Automatic transmissions that require Motorcraft® MERCON® LV transmission fluid
should only use Motorcraft® MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 396).
4 See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
5 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet
the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A, SAE 5W-30 (2.0L engine) or
WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20 (1.6L and 2.5L engines) and display the API Certification
Mark.
6 Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy
benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine.
Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced
engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
7 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only)
More than 32 million Ford and Lincoln
owners have discovered the powerful
protection of Ford Extended Service Plan.
It is the only extended service plan backed
by Ford Motor Company, and provides
peace of mind protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four, new-vehicle Extended
Service Plans with different levels of
coverage. Ask your dealer for details.
1. PremiumCare - Our mostcomprehensive coverage. With over
500 covered components, this plan is
so complete that we generally only
discuss what’ s not covered!
2. ExtraCare - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCare - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCare - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by
all Ford and Lincoln Dealers in the U.S. and
Canada. It is the only extended service plan
authorized and backed by Ford Motor
Company. That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service anywhere you
go.
• Factory-trained technicians.
• Ford Authorized Parts used with every
covered repair.
Rental Car Reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper
warranty repairs, or manufacturer ’s recalls. Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Extended Service Plan coverage expires,
you can transfer any remaining coverage
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vehicle. Ford Extended Service Plan may
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Plus, exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
•
Towing, flat-tire change and battery
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• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation.
Ford Extended Service Plan Can
Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and
labor – can easily exceed the price of your
Ford Extended Service Plan Service
Contract. With a Ford Extend Service Plan,
you minimize your risk for unexpected
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Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly
Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Ford Extended Service Plan also offers a
Premium Maintenance Plan that covers
items that routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have
to worry about affording your vehicle
maintenance. It covers regular checkups,
routine inspections, preventive care and
replacement of items that require periodic
attention for normal wear:
• Wiper blades
• Spark plugs (except California)
• Clutch disc
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•Brake pads and linings
• Shock absorbers
• Belts and hoses
Contact your selling Ford or Lincoln
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Take advantage of our installment
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
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To learn more, call our Ford ESP specialists
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SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Extended
Service Plan. Ford Extended Service Plan
is the only service contract backed by Ford
Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
Depending on the plan you purchase, Ford
Extended Service Plan provides benefits
such as:
• Rental reimbursement
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items •
Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires
• Roadside Assistance benefits
There are several Ford Extended Service
Plans available in various time, distance
and deductible combinations. Each plan
is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental.
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When you purchase Ford Extended Service
Plan, you receive added peace-of-mind
protection throughout Canada and the
United States, provided by a network of
participating Ford Motor Company dealers.
The Lincoln Maintenance Protection Plan
is honored at authorized Lincoln dealers.
Note:Repairs performed outside of Canada
and the United States are not eligible for
Ford Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change.
For more information, visit your local Ford
of Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find
the Ford Extended Service Plan that is right
for you.
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If You Select
Press OK to select.
This is a Bluetooth component which can further help your
phone with the exchange of text messages.
MAP Profile
Exit the current menu.
Return
SYNC® APPLICATIONS AND
SERVICES
In order for the following features to work,
your mobile phone must be compatible
with SYNC. To check your phone's
compatibility, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com
or www.syncmaroute.ca.
• SYNC Services (if equipped, U.S. only):
Provides access to traffic, directions
and information such as travel,
horoscopes, stock prices and more.
• 911 Assist™: Can alert 911 in the event
of an emergency.
• Vehicle Health Report (if equipped,
U.S. only): Provides a diagnostic and
maintenance report card of your
vehicle.
911 Assist
WARNINGS
Unless the 911 Assist setting is set on
prior to a crash, the system will not
dial for help which could delay
response time, potentially increasing the
risk of serious injury or death after a crash.
Do not wait for 911 Assist to make an
emergency call if you can do it
yourself. Dial emergency services
immediately to avoid delayed response
time which could increase the risk of
serious injury or death after a crash. If you
do not hear 911 Assist within five seconds
of the crash, the system or phone may be
damaged or non-functional.
WARNINGS
Always place your phone in a secure
location in the vehicle so it does not
become a projectile or get damaged
in a collision. Failure to do so may cause
serious injury to someone or damage the
phone which could prevent 911 Assist from
working properly.
Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature must be
set on prior to the incident.
Note: Before setting this feature on, ensure
that you read the 911 Assist privacy notice
later in this section for important
information.
Note: If 911 Assist is turned on or off by any
user, that setting applies for all paired
phones. If 911 Assist is turned off, either a
voice message plays or a display
message/icon comes on (or both) when the
vehicle is started after a previously paired
phone connects.
Note: Every phone operates differently.
While SYNC 911 Assist works with most
mobile phones, some may have trouble
using this feature.
If a crash deploys an airbag or activates
the fuel pump shut-off, your
SYNC-equipped vehicle may be able to
contact emergency services by dialing 911
through a paired and connected
Bluetooth-enabled phone. For more
information about 911 Assist visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
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911 Assist May Not Work If
•Your mobile phone or 911 Assist
hardware was damaged in a crash.
• The vehicle's battery or the SYNC
system has no power.
• The phone(s) paired and connected to
the system was thrown from the
vehicle.
911 Assist Privacy Notice
Once 911 Assist is set on, it may disclose to
emergency services that the vehicle has
been in a crash involving the deployment
of an airbag or activation of the fuel pump
shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911
Assist may also be capable of
electronically or verbally disclosing to 911
operators the vehicle location or other
details about the vehicle or crash to assist
911 operators to provide the most
appropriate emergency services. If you do
not want to disclose this information, do
not turn the feature on.
Vehicle Health Report
WARNING
Always follow scheduled
maintenance instructions, regularly
inspect your vehicle, and seek repair
for any damage or problem you suspect.
Vehicle Health Report supplements, but
cannot replace normal maintenance and
vehicle inspection. Vehicle Health Report
only monitors certain systems that are
electronically monitored by the vehicle and
will not monitor or report the status of any
other system, (i.e., brake lining wear).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
and regularly inspect your vehicle may
result in vehicle damage and serious injury.
Note: Your Vehicle Health Report feature
requires activation prior to use. Visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com to register. There
is no fee or subscription associated with
Vehicle Health Report, but you must register
to use this feature.
Note: This feature may not function
properly if you have enabled caller ID
blocking on your mobile phone. Before
running a report, review Vehicle Health
Report privacy notice.
Note: In order to allow a break-in period for
your vehicle, you may not be able to create
a Vehicle Health Report until your vehicle
odometer has reached 200 miles.
Register for Vehicle Health Report and set
your report preferences at
www.SYNCMyRide.com. After registering
you can request a Vehicle Health Report
(inside your vehicle). Return to your
account at www.SYNCMyRide.com to view
your report. You can also choose for SYNC
to automatically remind you to run reports
at specific mileage intervals. Mobile phone
airtime usage may apply when reporting.
The system allows you to check your
vehicle's overall health in the form of
diagnostic report card. The vehicle health
report contains valuable information such
as:
• Vehicle diagnostic information
• Scheduled maintenance
• Open Recalls and Field Service Actions
• Unserviced items from vehicle
inspections by your authorized dealer
To run a report (after the vehicle has been
running a minimum of 60 seconds):
1. Press the phone button to enter the Phone menu.
2. Scroll until Vehicle Health is selected
and press OK.
3. Scroll to select from User Preferences or Run Report.
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Vehicle Health Report OptionsAutomatic Reports: Press OK and select on or off. Select
"On" to have SYNC automatically prompt you to run a
health report at certain mileage intervals. You must first
turn this feature on before you can select the mileage
intervals at which you would like to be prompted.
User Preferences: Press
OK to select and enter the
menu. Scroll to select from:
Mileage Intervals: Press OK. Scroll to select between
5000, 7500 or 10000 mile intervals and press OK to make
your selection.
Return: Press OK to exit the menu.
Press OK for SYNC to run a health report of your vehicle's
diagnostic systems and send the results to Ford where it
is combined with scheduled maintenance information,
open recalls and other field service actions and un-serviced
vehicle inspection items from your authorized dealer.
Run Report
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice
When you run a Vehicle Health Report,
Ford Motor Company may collect your
mobile phone number (to process your
report request) and diagnostic information
about your vehicle. Certain versions or
updates to Vehicle Health Report may also
collect additional vehicle information. Ford
may use the vehicle information it collects
for any purpose. If you do not want to
disclose your mobile phone number or
vehicle information, do not run the feature
or set up your Vehicle Health Report profile
at www.SYNCMyRide.com. Refer to
Vehicle Health Report Terms and
Conditions, and Privacy Statement at
www.SYNCMyRide.com for more
information. SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions
& Information (TDI)
Note:
SYNC Services requires activation
prior to use. Visit www.SYNCMyRide.com
to register and check your eligibility for
complimentary services. Standard phone
and message rates may apply. Subscription
may be required. You must also have the
active SYNC Services Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phone paired and connected to the
system in order to connect to, and use,
SYNC Services. See Using SYNC® With
Your Phone (page 283).
Note: This feature does not function
properly if you have enabled caller ID
blocking on your mobile phone. Make sure
your mobile phone is not blocking caller ID
before using SYNC Services.
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