2018 FORD ESCAPE engine oil

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
. Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first
1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by several
things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under, and how you
maintain your vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds without
stopping.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling
at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less
fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105
km/h]).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
•
Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Revving the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front
defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.
• Carry unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is
lost for every 400 lb [180 kilogram] of
weight carried).
• Driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a
trailer may reduce fuel economy at any
speed.
• Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle (for example bug deflectors,
rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski
racks or luggage racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
• To maximize the fuel economy, drive
with the tonneau cover installed (if
equipped).
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first
5–10 mi
(12 –16 km) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved
fuel economy as compared to driving
on hilly terrain.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Light switch module.
5A 2
F24
Occupant classification system.
10A 2
F25
Oil pump.
25A 2
F26
Air conditioner clutch.
15A 2
F27
Vehicle power - fuel injector (2.5L engine).
10A 2
F28
Blind spot information system and rear
view camera (stop/start equipped
vehicles).
Not used.
—
F29
Partially heated windshield.
10A 2
F30
Powertrain control relay coil.
5A 2
F31
Vehicle power (2.0L and 2.5L engine).
15A 2
F32
Vehicle power (1.5L engine).
10A 2
Vehicle power 2 (2.0L and 2.5L engine).
10A 2
F33
Vehicle power 2 (1.5L engine).
15A 2
Vehicle power 3.
10A 2
F34
Vehicle power 4 (2.0L and 2.5L engine).
15A 2
F35
Vehicle power 4 (1.5L engine).
10A 2
Active grille shutters.
5A 2
F36
Passenger airbag deactivation indicator.
10A 2
F37
Engine control module and transmission
control module ignition feed.
5A 2
F38
Heated driver seat.
20A 2
F39
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Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page
250).
A
Windshield washer fluid.
See
Washer Fluid Check (page 255).
B
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine
Oil Check (page 248).
C
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 248).
D Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake
Fluid Check (page 254).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 255).
F
Power distribution box.
See
Changing a Fuse (page 241).
G
Air filter.
See Changing the
Engine Air Filter (page 266).
H
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
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Engine coolant reservoir: See
Engine Coolant Check (page
250).
A
Engine oil dipstick:
See Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 248).
B
Brake fluid reservoir:
See Brake
Fluid Check (page 254).
C
Battery:
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 255).
D Power distribution box:
See
Fuses (page 232).
E
Air filter assembly:
See
Changing the Engine Air Filter
(page
266).
F
Engine oil filler cap:
See Engine
Oil Check (page 248).
G
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir:
See Washer Fluid
Check (page 255).
H
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L
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Windshield washer fluid
reservoir: See Washer Fluid
Check (page 255).
A
Engine coolant reservoir:
See
Engine Coolant Check (page
250).
B
Engine oil filler cap:
See Engine
Oil Check (page 248).
C
Engine oil dipstick:
See Engine
Oil Dipstick (page 248).
D
Brake fluid reservoir:
See Brake
Fluid Check (page 254).
E
Battery:
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 255).
F Power distribution box:
See
Fuses (page 232).
G
Air filter assembly:
See
Changing the Engine Air Filter
(page
266).
H
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.5L
ECOBOOST™
Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™/2.5L Minimum.
A
Nominal.
B
Maximum.
C
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following: 1.
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 243).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 244).
7. Replace the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See Under
Hood Overview
(page 244).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 308).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
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Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 244).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 308). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance. Note:
Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator.
From the main menu scroll to: Action and description
Message
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Vehicle
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the
OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Hold OK to
Reset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indic-
ator resets the instrument
cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
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WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
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