2020 FORD ESCAPE automatic transmission fluid

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the
interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt(s). 3
Replace the timing belt (1.5L engine).
Change the engine coolant. 4
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
4 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) 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
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) 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:
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Adjusting the Volume......................................
409
Changing Radio Stations............................... 409
Muting the Audio............................................... 409
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 409
Returning to the Previous Screen...............409
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........410
Selecting a Menu Option................................. 410
Selecting Media................................................. 409
Selecting the Radio........................................... 410
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........410
Switching the Display On and Off...............410
Using a Cell Phone.............................................410
Using Apps............................................................ 410
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 410
Auto Hold........................................................220
Auto Hold Indicator............................................ 221
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.................. 221
Using Auto Hold................................................... 221
Autolamps........................................................87 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 87
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC)
...........................................138
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 138
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 139
Setting the Temperature................................. 139
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................139
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 140
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 140
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 140
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC)
.................141
Directing the Airflow........................................... 141
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 142
Setting the Temperature.................................. 142
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................142 Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On
and Off............................................................... 143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 144
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
143
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
143
Automatic High Beam Control...................91
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.........................................................91
Automatic Transmission - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV).........................................................204
Automatic Return to park............................... 205
Drive (D)................................................................ 205
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................. 208
Low (L).................................................................. 205
Manual (M).......................................................... 205
Manual Park Release....................................... 206
Neutral (N).......................................................... 205
Park (P)................................................................. 204
Reverse (R).......................................................... 205
Stay in Neutral Mode....................................... 206
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission........................... 204
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................325
Automatic Transmission - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................208
Automatic Return to Park............................... 210
Automatic Transmission Information Messages........................................................... 211
Drive (D)............................................................... 209
Grade Assist......................................................... 210
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 211
Low (L).................................................................. 209
Neutral (N).......................................................... 209
Park (P)................................................................. 209
Reverse (R).......................................................... 209
Stay in Neutral Mode........................................ 210
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission........................... 209
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Auto-Start-Stop............................................175
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 176
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 175
Autowipers.......................................................83 Autowipers Settings........................................... 84
Auxiliary Power Points................................163 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 163
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 163
Locations............................................................... 163
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 212
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 326
Blind Spot Information System..............255
Switching the System On and Off...............257
System Errors....................................................... 257
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 256
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........255
Body Styling Kits
..........................................342
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........312
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................325 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 326
Brakes................................................................217 General Information........................................... 217
Breaking-In....................................................284
Bulb Specification Chart..........................402
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................146
Canceling the Set Speed..........................238
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................383
Air Conditioning System................................. 383
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 386
Automatic Transmission................................. 383
Engine Coolant................................................... 384
Engine Oil............................................................. 385
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 386Grease....................................................................386
Hydraulic Brake System..................................
387
Locks....................................................................... 387
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 388
Rear Axle.............................................................. 388
Washer Reservoir...............................................389
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................389
Air Conditioning System................................. 389
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 392
Automatic Transmission................................ 390
Engine Coolant.................................................... 391
Engine Oil............................................................... 391
Fuel Tank............................................................... 393
Grease.................................................................... 393
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 393
Locks...................................................................... 394
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 394
Rear Axle............................................................... 395
Washer Reservoir............................................... 395
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........396
Air Conditioning System................................. 396
Automatic Transmission................................. 397
Engine Coolant................................................... 398
Engine Oil............................................................. 398
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 399
Grease.................................................................... 399
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 399
Locks..................................................................... 400
Power Transfer Unit......................................... 400
Rear Axle............................................................... 401
Washer Reservoir............................................... 401
Capacities and Specifications
................376
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 336
Catalytic Converter......................................193 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 194
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 194
Changing a Bulb
............................................331
LED Bulbs (If Equipped)................................. 332
Replacing Direction Indicator Bulbs...........333
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 332
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs............................ 331
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