2016 FORD ESCAPE engine light

For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories.
Ford Motor Company will warrant your
Ford accessory through the warranty that
provides the greatest benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Custom graphics*.
• Hood deflector*.
• Side window deflectors.
• Splash guards.
• Spoiler winglets.
Interior Style
• Door sill plates.
• Floor mats.
• Interior light kit.
• Seat covers*. Lifestyle
•
Ash cup or smoker's packages.
• Camping tent*.
• Car cover*.
• Cargo area protector.
• Cargo net*.
• Cargo shade.
• Rear seat entertainment*.
• Soft cargo organizers.
• Roof racks and carriers*.
• Recovery hook (towing eye).
• Trailer towing accessories.
Peace of Mind
• Keyless entry keypad.
• Remote start.
• Vehicle security systems.
• Wheel locks.
• Bumper mounted warning sensors*.
*Ford Licensed Accessories. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer ’s limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
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 217). 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
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
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Cross Traffic Alert.........................................164
False Alerts............................................................ 167
Switching the System Off and On................167
System Errors....................................................... 167
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 166
System Limitations............................................ 166
Using the System............................................... 164
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 161
Customer Assistance.................................196
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................76 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 76
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 76
Digital Radio
..................................................298
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 299
Direction Indicators
........................................77
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36 Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Driving Aids
.....................................................162
Driving Hints...................................................188
Driving Through Water...............................189
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 76
E
Eco Mode
.........................................................167
Resetting Eco Mode.......................................... 168
Type 1...................................................................... 168
Type 2 and 3......................................................... 168
Economical Driving......................................188 Emission Control System
..........................135
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 136
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 136
End User License Agreement.................365 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 365
Engine Block Heater
....................................128
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 129
Engine Coolant Check
................................218
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 219
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 218
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 219
Severe Climates................................................. 220
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 220
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Engine Oil Check............................................217 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 217
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™...................................................217
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L..................................................................217
Engine Specifications - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................268
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 268
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................268
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 269
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................269 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 270
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................182 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 184
Hitches.................................................................... 182
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 185
Safety Chains....................................................... 183
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 183
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 184
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 184
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................344 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............345
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 344
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................103
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 105
General Hints....................................................... 103
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 104
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions............................... 106
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........105
Recommended Settings for Heating..........104
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 106
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................. 105
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................146
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
I
Ignition Switch...............................................124
In California (U.S. Only)..............................197
Information Display Control......................69
Information Displays....................................88
General Information........................................... 88Information Messages
..................................91
Airbag........................................................................\
92
Alarm........................................................................\
92
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 92
Battery and Charging System......................... 93
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 93
Doors........................................................................\
94
Engine....................................................................... 94
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 95
Keyless Vehicle..................................................... 95
Lighting.................................................................... 96
Maintenance.......................................................... 96
Message indicator................................................. 91
MyKey....................................................................... 96
Park Aid.................................................................... 97
Park Brake............................................................... 97
Power Steering..................................................... 98
Starting System ................................................... 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100
Traction Control.................................................. 100
Trailer...................................................................... 100
Transmission and Four-Wheel Drive............98
Installing Child Seats.....................................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Interior Lamps..................................................77
Front Interior Lamp ............................................. 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................193 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 193
Jump Starting...................................................... 194
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 193
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 194
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K
Keyless Entry....................................................63
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 63
Keyless Starting.............................................124 Ignition Modes..................................................... 125
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............171
Load Carrying
.................................................170
Load Limit........................................................172 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 178
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 172
Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 56
Autolock................................................................... 57
Battery Saver......................................................... 58
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 58
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 58
Mechanical Key..................................................... 56
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 56
Power Door Locks................................................ 55
Remote Control.................................................... 55
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 57
Locks...................................................................55
Luggage Covers.............................................170
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 262
M
Maintenance...................................................212 General Information........................................... 212Manual Climate Control
.............................101
Manual Liftgate..............................................59
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 59
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 59
Manual Seats
..................................................110
Adjusting the Height of the Driver Seat........111
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward.............................................................. 110
Recline Adjustment............................................. 111
Media Hub
......................................................303
Memory Function...........................................113 Saving a PreSet Position................................... 113
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 88
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............106
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof............................................................81 Bounce-Back......................................................... 82
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............82
Opening and Closing the Sunscreen............82
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 82
Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................270
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...................................................
271
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L...............................272
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................53
MyKey ™.............................................................49
Principle of Operation........................................ 49
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........349 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 349
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 350
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 217
Opening and Closing the Hood...............212 Closing the Hood ................................................. 213
Opening the Hood.............................................. 212
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................200
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........200
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Using Traction Control................................149
Switching the System Off............................... 149
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 149
Using a Switch..................................................... 149
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 149
Using Voice Recognition...........................306 Initiating a Voice Session............................... 306
System Interaction and Feedback..............307
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................198
V
Vehicle Care...................................................234
General Information......................................... 234
Vehicle Certification Label........................274
Vehicle Identification Number
................273
Vehicle Storage............................................238
Battery................................................................... 239
Body........................................................................\
239
Brakes.................................................................... 239
Cooling system................................................... 239
Engine.................................................................... 239
Fuel system.......................................................... 239
General.................................................................. 239
Miscellaneous..................................................... 240
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................240
Tires........................................................................\
239
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............273
Voice Control
...................................................68 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85
Airbag - Front......................................................... 85
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 85
Battery...................................................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 85
Brake System......................................................... 85
Cruise Control........................................................ 85
Direction Indicator............................................... 85
Engine Oil................................................................ 86
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 86
Fog Lamps - Front............................................... 86
High Beam.............................................................. 86
Information............................................................ 86
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 86
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 86
Parking Lamps...................................................... 86
Service Engine Soon........................................... 86
Traction and Stability Control......................... 87
Traction and Stability Control Off.................. 87
Washer Fluid Check.....................................221
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 70
Waxing.............................................................235
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 262
Wheels and Tires..........................................241 General Information.......................................... 241
Technical Specifications................................. 266
Windows and Mirrors
....................................78
Windshield Washers......................................72
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 70
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 70
Wipers and Washers.....................................70
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 186
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