2022 FORD ESCAPE battery

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towing
your vehicle. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in vehicle damage
not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note: Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note: If you are unsure of the vehicle’s
configuration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - GASOLINE,
AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. You must recreational tow your
vehicle with all four wheels off the ground,
such as when using a car-hauling trailer.
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow
your vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - GASOLINE,
FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. Place the front wheels on a
two-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a tow
dolly, follow the instructions specified by
the equipment provider.
Note: Release the parking brake before
towing your vehicle. See Manually
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
(page 220).
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV)
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing. An example of
recreational towing is towing your vehicle
behind a motorhome. These guidelines
ensure that you do not damage the
transmission.
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 137).
You can tow your vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground under the following
conditions:
• You switch Neutral Tow on.
• Your vehicle is facing forward for towing in a forward direction.
• You release the parking brake.
• You do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory mode.
2. Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Neutral Tow.
5. Follow the instructions on the information display.
6. Fully press the brake pedal.
7. Shift into neutral (N).
8. Switch the ignition off.
Note: Switching neutral tow on requires
battery power.
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Note:If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the information display.
Note: If your vehicle has an ignition key, you
cannot remove the key from the ignition
when the transmission is in neutral (N) and
your vehicle is off.
Note: Start the engine and allow it to run
for a few minutes at the beginning of each
day, and every six hours or fewer. With the
engine running and your foot on the brake,
shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R)
before shifting back into neutral (N). Before
continuing to tow, switch neutral tow on.
EMERGENCY TOWING -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
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.
• You switch Neutral Tow on.
• You release the parking brake.
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (55 km/h).
• Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory mode.
2. Press the menu button on the steering wheel to enter the instrument cluster
display main menu.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Neutral Tow.
5. Follow the instructions on the information display. 6. Fully press the brake pedal.
7. Shift into neutral (N).
8. Switch the ignition off.
Note:
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in damage to the transmission.
Note: Switching neutral tow on requires
battery power.
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 137).
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1. Switch your vehicle on in accessory
mode.
2. Fully press the brake pedal.
3. Shift into park (P).
EMERGENCY TOWING - 8-
SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION – 8F24
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a
professional towing service or, if you are a
member of a roadside assistance program,
your roadside assistance service provider.
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Towing Your Vehicle

FUSE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
WARNING: Always replace a fuse
with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a
higher amperage rating can cause severe
wire damage and could start a fire.
UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX
LOCATING THE UNDER HOOD
FUSE BOX
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ACCESSING THE UNDER HOOD
FUSE BOX
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1. Pull the latch toward you and remove the top cover.
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3
2. Pull the connector lever upward.
3. Pull the connector upward to removeit.
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Fuses

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
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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
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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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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).
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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
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Maintenance