2015 FORD ESCAPE air filter

Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 215). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear
axles and power take-off (PTO) units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
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of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or
three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid 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. See Technical
Specifications (page 268).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear
axle fluid change may be waived if the axle
was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid
meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number
F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Add four
ounces (118 mL) of additive friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or
equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles. Change the axle
fluid anytime the axle submerges in water. California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 miles (8000
kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air
filter and cabin air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
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Blind Spot Information System..............162
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................ 162
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check.........................................219
Brakes................................................................147 General Information........................................... 147
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................109
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................264
Technical Specifications................................. 268
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 231
Center Console
..............................................124
Changing a Bulb...........................................224 Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 224
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 226
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 225
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 225
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb..................................................................... 227
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........227
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly............227
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs........................ 226
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 227
Changing a Fuse..........................................209 Fuses...................................................................... 209
Changing a Road Wheel...........................258 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 258
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 259
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost Engines.................. 229
2.5L Engine........................................................... 230Changing the Wiper Blades
......................221
Front Wiper Blades............................................. 221
Rear Wiper Blade............................................... 222
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................221
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................37
Child Safety
.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks
.........................................29
Left-Hand Side..................................................... 30
Right-Hand Side................................................... 30
Child Seat Positioning
..................................28
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................234
Cleaning Products
........................................231
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................235
Cleaning the Engine
....................................232
Cleaning the Exterior...................................231 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...................... 232
Exterior Chrome................................................... 231
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped).................231
Underbody............................................................ 232
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................233
Cleaning the Interior...................................233
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................233
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................54
Climate............................................................379 Climate Control Voice Commands............380
Climate Control
.............................................103
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 216
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......46
Creating a MyKey............................................53 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 54
Cruise Control
..................................................70
Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 161
Customer Assistance
..................................194
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
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