2021 FORD ESCAPE tow

Automatic Transmission –
Troubleshooting.........................................215
Automatic Transmission – Information Messages.......................................................... 215
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................185 Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........186
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................185
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................185
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................186
Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................... 187
Auto-Start-Stop – Information Messages.......................................................... 186
Autounlock.......................................................70 Autounlock Requirements................................ 70
Switching Autounlock On and Off.................70
What Is Autounlock............................................. 70
Autowipers
........................................................92
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Rain
Sensor................................................................. 93
Autowipers Settings............................................ 92
What Are Autowipers......................................... 92
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 217
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 345
Blind Spot Information System
..............273
Blind Spot Information System –
Troubleshooting............................................. 275
Blind Spot Information System Indicators......................................................274
Blind Spot Information System Limitations...................................................273
Blind Spot Information System Precautions.................................................273
Blind Spot Information System Requirements.............................................273
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting........................................275
Blind Spot Information System – Information Messages................................. 275
Body Control Module Fuse Box.............330 Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse
Box..................................................................... 330Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control
Module Fuse Box.......................................... 330
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box..................................................................... 330
Body Styling Kit Precautions...................357
Body Styling Kits..........................................357
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........333
Booster Seats
..................................................36
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 36
Brake Fluid Specification..........................222
Brake Over Accelerator...............................221
Brake Precautions.........................................221
Brakes................................................................221 Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 221
Brakes – Troubleshooting............................... 223
Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................223 Brakes – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 223
Brakes – Warning Lamps................................ 223
Breaking-In.......................................................311
C
Calculating Payload....................................295
Calculating the Load Limit.......................295 Helpful examples for calculating the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity.................................................. 296
California Proposition 65
...........................531
Canceling the Set Speed..........................248
Capacities and Specifications.................391
Catalytic Converter
......................................199
Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting ............................................. 199
Catalytic Converter Precautions............199
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................199
Catalytic Converter – Warning Lamps................................................................ 199
Changing a Flat Tire...................................386 Stowing the flat tire.......................................... 388
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................386
Changing the 12V Battery.........................345
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............346
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™
.............343
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Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................. 82
Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................. 78
Closing the Liftgate Using the Remote Control................................................................. 83
Cold Weather Precautions.........................311
Configuring the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster
Display Screen
............................................129
Connected Vehicle.....................................409
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network........................................................... 409
Connected Vehicle Data
..............................24
Connected Vehicle Limitations.............409
Connected Vehicle Requirements........409
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................410
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................411
Connecting a Trailer....................................301 Safety Chains...................................................... 302
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 301
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 301
Connecting a Trailer Precautions
...........301
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................409
Connecting FordPass to the Modem........409
Enabling and Disabling the Modem..........409
What Is the Modem......................................... 409
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................409
Contacting Us
...................................................15
Argentina.................................................................. 15
Asia Pacific.............................................................. 15
Australia.................................................................... 15
Brazil........................................................................\
... 15
Canada...................................................................... 15
Caribbean, Central America and Israel.........15
Europe....................................................................... 15
Ford Credit - US Only........................................... 16
Middle East.............................................................. 16
New Zealand........................................................... 15
North Africa ............................................................ 15
Puerto Rico.............................................................. 16
South Korea............................................................ 16
Sub-Saharan Africa ............................................. 15
U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico................15 United States..........................................................
15
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
.........400
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™.........401
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
..........................................401
Crash and Breakdown Information........313 Automatic Crash Shutoff................................ 319
Jump Starting the Vehicle............................... 315
Post-Crash Alert System................................. 318
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......54
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key....................................................................65
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start..................................................65
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........413 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 413
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 413
Cross Traffic Alert........................................276 Cross Traffic Alert –
Troubleshooting............................................ 278
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators....................277
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations.................276
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............276
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting........................................278
Cross Traffic Alert – Information Messages......................................................... 278
Cruise Control
................................................247
Cruise Control Indicators..........................248
Cup Holders
......................................................171
Cup Holder Precautions..................................... 171
Customer Information...............................495 Radio Frequency Certification
Labels............................................................... 498
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display
Screen............................................................124
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Electric Power Steering.............................233
Electric Power Steering Adaptive
Steering............................................................. 233
Electric Power Steering Precautions..........233
Electric Vehicle Information....................462 Charge Preferences.......................................... 465
Charge Settings................................................. 463
Charge Time Settings...................................... 466
Departure Time Settings................................ 466
Engine On Due To.............................................. 462
Power Flow.......................................................... 462
Vehicle Operational States............................ 462
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............560
Emergency Call Limitations........................57
Emergency Call Requirements..................57
Emergency Call System Data....................25
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F24...............................322
Emergency Towing - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35...............................322
Emergency Towing - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
..........................................322
Emission Law................................................558 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........559
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 559
Enabling Remote Start...............................134
End User License Agreement..................533 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 533
Engine Block Heater.....................................175 Engine Block Heater Precautions.................. 175
How Does the Engine Block Heater Work.................................................................... 175
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 175
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................396
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 397
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.......................................397
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 398Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -
2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV).........................................................399
Engine Oil
.......................................................338
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 338
Checking the Engine Oil Level...................... 338
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification.................................................. 339
Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................ 338
Resetting the Engine Oil Change Reminder......................................................... 338
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................391
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................392
Engine Specifications - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................393
Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........243
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space............................................................244
Entertainment..............................................445 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 446
Apps....................................................................... 454
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 453
CD........................................................................\
.... 452
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 449
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 447
Sources................................................................. 445
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 454
USB Ports............................................................. 454
Evasive Steering Assist
..............................284
Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............284
Switching Evasive Steering Assist On and
Off...................................................................... 284
What Is Evasive Steering Assist................... 284
EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)...........................................................127
Event Data
.........................................................23
Exiting a Parking Space.............................244
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................134
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General..................................................................
358
Hybrid Battery Systems ................................. 358
Tires........................................................................\
359
Programming a MyKey.................................65
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener
Motor..............................................................163
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor...................164
Gate Operator / Canadian Programming.................................................. 164
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter...........163
Programming the Remote Control..........62
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats..........................................50
Puncture See: Changing a Flat Tire............................... 386
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................173 Starting the Engine............................................. 173
Switching the Ignition Off................................ 173
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode................................................................... 173
R
Radio Frequency Certification Labels...........................................................498
Blind Spot Information System Sensors............................................................ 498
Body Control Module........................................ 501
Cruise Control Module..................................... 505
Garage Door Opener........................................ 508
Keys and Remote Controls............................ 509
Radio Transceiver Module............................... 514
SYNC........................................................................\
517
Telematics Control Unit................................... 521
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors.............................................................. 521
Wireless Accessory Charging Module........527
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings.......................................................159
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators......................................................159
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations...................................................158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions..................................................158 Rear Occupant Alert System...................158
Rear Parking Aid...........................................235
Locating the Rear Parking Aid
Sensors............................................................. 236
Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............236
Rear Parking Aid Limitations......................... 235
What is the Rear Parking Aid......................... 235
Rear Seats
.......................................................155
Manual Seats....................................................... 155
Rear View Camera Guide Lines
..............240
Rear View Camera Object Distance Indicators......................................................241
Rear View Camera Precautions.............240
Rear View Camera......................................240 Rear View Camera Settings............................ 241
Rear View Camera Settings
......................241
Switching Rear View Camera Delay On and
Off....................................................................... 242
Zooming the Rear View Camera In and Out....................................................................... 241
Recalling a Preset Position.......................160 Linking a Preset Position to your Remote
Control or Passive Key................................. 160
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, AWD
............................................321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Gasoline, FWD
.............................................321
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)............321
Switching On........................................................ 321
Refueling..........................................................192 Manually Opening the Fuel Filler
Door.................................................................... 195
Refueling System Overview............................ 192
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 192
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge...........................................................225
Remote Control Limitations......................58
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
...........................................................134
Remotely Starting the Vehicle....................... 134
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle..................... 134
Remote Start Limitations
..........................134
Remote Start Precautions........................134
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Switching the Head Up Display On and
Off.....................................................................131
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off......................................................91
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode..............................................................267
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off..........................................................267
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off
..........................................................103
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off
............................................................93
Switching Traction Control On and Off...................................................................229
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off...................................................................310
Symbols Glossary
...........................................19
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle..................19
SYNC™ 3........................................................436
General Information......................................... 436
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................471 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 483
Apps........................................................................\
478
Navigation............................................................. 477
Personal Profiles................................................. 481
Phone..................................................................... 475
Resetting the System...................................... 483
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 472
Voice Recognition............................................... 471
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................ 480
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................423
911 Assist............................................................... 423
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 425
SYNC™............................................................419 General Information.......................................... 419
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................427
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............391
Temporary Neutral Mode............................211 Entering Temporary Neutral Mode...............212
Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode.................. 212
Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations..........211
What Is Temporary Neutral Mode.................211 The Better Business Bureau Auto Line
Program.......................................................495
The Mediation and Arbitration Program.......................................................496
Tire Care
...........................................................372
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations..................................................383
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview......................................................382
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions
.................................................383
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........382 Tire Pressure Monitoring System –
Troubleshooting............................................ 384
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting........................................384
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Information Messages................................ 385
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Warning Lamps............................................................... 384
Tire Replacement Requirements...........367 Age........................................................................\
.. 368
Tire Rotation
..................................................374
Tire Rotation Diagram...................................... 375
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components...............................................377
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions.................................................376
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................376
Towing a Trailer Limitations
....................304
Towing a Trailer Precautions...................303
Towing a Trailer............................................303 Towing Weights and Dimensions...............306
Towing Weights and Dimensions
.........306
Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 309
Recommended Towing Weights.................306
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight ............................................................. 309
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions............321
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................321 Towing Your Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................ 323
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................323
Towing Your Vehicle – Information Messages......................................................... 323
Traction Control Indicator
........................229
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Traction Control...........................................229
Traction Control – Troubleshooting...........229
Traction Control – Troubleshooting........................................229
Traction Control – Information Messages......................................................... 230
Traction Control – Warning Lamps.............229
Trailer Brake Precautions
.........................303
Trailer Sway Control Precautions...........310
Trailer Sway Control
....................................310
Trailer Towing Hints....................................304
Transporting the Vehicle............................319
Trip Computer
................................................129
Trip Data..........................................................130
This Trip.................................................................. 130
Trip 1 and 2............................................................ 130
U
Under Hood Fuse Box................................324 Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box.........324
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood
Fuse Box........................................................... 325
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box............324
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................335
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................336
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................337
USB Ports
........................................................166
Using Auto Hold...........................................228
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................66
Using Snow Chains.....................................369
Using Summer Tires...................................369
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................426
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 427
Media Sources.................................................... 426
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............422 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 423
Pairing a Phone................................................... 422
Phone Controls................................................... 423
Phone Voice Commands................................ 422Using the Instrument Cluster Display
Controls.........................................................123
Button......................................................................\
123
Return Button....................................................... 123
Status Indicator................................................... 123
Toggle Buttons..................................................... 123
Using the Remote Control
..........................58
Liftgate..................................................................... 58
Lock........................................................................\
... 58
Panic Alarm............................................................ 58
Remote Start......................................................... 58
Unlock...................................................................... 58
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................................................................377
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with sealing compound and air........................................ 378
Second Stage: Checking the tire pressure with the inflator kit...................................... 380
Tips for use of the kit......................................... 377
What to do after the tire has been sealed............................................................... 380
What to do when a tire is punctured...........377
Using This Publication..................................18
Using Voice Recognition
...........................420
Audio Voice Commands................................. 439
Climate Voice Commands............................ 440
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 420
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 443
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 442
Phone Voice Commands............................... 440
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 444
System Interaction and Feedback...............421
Voice Settings Commands............................ 444
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................352
Cleaning the Exterior........................................ 352
Cleaning the Interior......................................... 354
Vehicle Charging Status - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................128
Vehicle Identification Number
...............408
Locating the Vehicle Identification
Number............................................................ 408
Vehicle Identification Number Overview......................................................... 408
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What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System..........................................................382
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................................................................376
What Is the Trip Summary - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................128
What Is the Vehicle Range Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV)
...........................................................119
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger..........................................................169
Wheel and Tire Information....................360
Wheel Nuts....................................................390
Window Bounce-Back
...............................105
Overriding Window Bounce-Back...............105
What Is Window Bounce-Back..................... 105
Windows
..........................................................105
Window Bounce-Back..................................... 105
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting..........................................96
Wipers and Washers – Frequently Asked Questions........................................................... 96
Wipers and Washers – Warning Lamps................................................................. 96
Wipers and Washers
.....................................92
Autowipers.............................................................. 92
Reverse Wipe......................................................... 93
Washers................................................................... 95
Wipers....................................................................... 92
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting.............................................. 96
Wipers................................................................92 Switching Windshield Wipers On and
Off........................................................................\
. 92
Wiper Precautions............................................... 92
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.................................................169
Wireless Accessory Charger – Troubleshooting.........................................170
Wireless Accessory Charger – Information Messages.......................................................... 170
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................169 Wireless Accessory Charger –
Troubleshooting............................................. 170
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