2022 FORD ESCAPE brake

EMERGENCY TOWING - 8-
SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION – 8F35
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:• Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
• Use the manual park release procedure. See Using Manual Park
Release (page 213). Failure to do so
may result in damage to the
transmission.
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
Description
Message
Reminder to switch off the ignition when in neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Engaged
Turn Ignition Off for Towing
Displays when neutral tow is active and you want to exit neutral tow.
Neutral tow engaged
Depress Brake and Select Park to Exit Neutral Tow
Reminder to remove park brake when in neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Remove
Park Brake for Towing
Displays when the neutral tow is off.
Neutral Tow Disengaged
Displays when neutral tow is on.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
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Towing Your Vehicle

Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Location
Not used.
—
1
Not used.
—
2
Not used.
—
3
Supplemental heater (gas).
60 A
4
Supplemental heater (gas).
40 A
5
Supplemental heater (gas).
40 A
6
Not used.
—
7
Not used.
—
8
Not used.
—
9
Starter motor.
30 A
10
Powertrain control module.
15 A
11
Powertrain control module.
15 A
12
Powertrain control module.
15 A
13
Powertrain control module.
15 A
14
Not used.
—
15
Not used.
—
16
Not used.
—
17
Powertrain control module.
10 A
18
Anti-lock brake system
module.
10 A
19
Not used.
—
20
Not used (spare).
5 A
21
Battery electronic control
module (hybrid electric
vehicle).
5 A
22
Charge port light ring (plug-
in hybrid electric vehicle).
5 A
23
Amplifier.
20 A
24
321
Fuses

Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Location
Not used.
—
25
Not used.
—
26
Not used.
—
27
Brake on-off switch.
10 A
28
Powertrain control module
(hybrid electric vehicle).
5 A
29
Electronic stability control
(gas).
10 A
30
Transmission oil pump
(hybrid electric vehicle).
Electronic power assist
steering.
5 A
31
Body control module.
30 A
32
Front parking aid camera.
10 A
33
Rear view camera.
Blind spot information
system.
Adaptive cruise control.
Not used (spare).
10 A
34
Heated steering wheel.
15 A
35
Powertrain control module
(hybrid electric vehicle).
10 A
36
Horn.
20 A
37
Blower motor.
40 A
38
Not used.
—
39
Not used.
—
40
Amplifier.
20 A
41
Driver power seat.
30 A
42
Electric water pump (hybrid
electric vehicle).
50 A
43
Trailer tow module.
40 A
44
322
Fuses

Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Location
Passenger power seat.
30 A
45
Not used (spare).
20 A
46
Heated seats.
20 A
47
Anti-lock brake control
valves.
40 A
48
Anti-lock brake control
pump.
60 A
49
Cooling fan.
60 A
50
Moonroof.
30 A
51
DC/DC converter (hybrid
electric vehicle).
5 A
52
Battery charge control
module (hybrid electric
vehicle).
10 A
53
Not used.
—
54
Not used.
—
55
Not used.
—
56
Data link connector.
10 A
57
Auxiliary power distribution
box (hybrid electric vehicle).
40 A
58
Body control module.
40 A
59
USB smart charger.
5 A
60
Rear cargo power point.
20 A
61
Not used.
—
62
Not used (spare).
30 A
63
Power liftgate.
30 A
64
Not used.
—
65
Not used.
—
66
Not used.
—
67
323
Fuses

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Service your vehicle regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications.
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning material, such as cigarettes, away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
• Set the parking brake, shift the transmission to park (P) and block the
wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
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1. Open the left-hand front door.
2. Fully pull the hood release lever andlet it completely retract.
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
3. Fully pull the hood release lever for a second time.
Note: This action fully releases the hood.
4. Open the hood.
Note: There is no secondary hood release
under the hood.
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Maintenance

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.5L ECOBOOST™
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Windshield washer fluid. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 96).
A
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 334).
B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 333).
C
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 333).
D
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir (page 218).
E
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 343).
F
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 319).
G
Air filter. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 338).
H
330
Maintenance

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
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Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 96).
A
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 334).
B
Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 333).
C
Engine oil filler cap. See Adding Engine Oil (page 333).
D
Brake fluid reservoir. See Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir (page 218).
E
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 343).
F
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 319).
G
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 338).
H
331
Maintenance

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
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Windshield washer fluid reservoir: See Adding Washer Fluid (page 96).
A
Low temperature coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant (page 334).
B
High temperature coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant (page 334).
C
Engine oil filler cap: See Adding Engine Oil (page 333).
D
Engine oil dipstick: See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 333).
E
Brake fluid reservoir: See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 218).
F
Power distribution box: See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 320).
G
Air filter assembly: See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 339).
H
332
Maintenance