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Towing points, Towing – FORD 2015 Escape User Manual

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Allow more distance for

stopping with a trailer

attached. Anticipate stops and

brake gradually.

Avoid parking on a grade.
However, if you must park on a
grade:

1. Turn the steering wheel to

point your vehicle tires away
from traffic flow.

2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic

transmission in position P.

4. Place wheel chocks in front

and back of the trailer wheels.

(Chocks not included with
vehicle.)

Launching or Retrieving a Boat

or Personal Watercraft (PWC)

Note: Disconnect the wiring to the

trailer before backing the trailer

into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the
trailer after removing the trailer

from the water.
When backing down a ramp

during boat launching or retrieval:

Do not allow the static water

level to rise above the bottom

edge of the rear bumper.

Do not allow waves to break
higher than 6 inches (15
centimeters) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.

Exceeding these limits may allow

water to enter vehicle

components:

Causing internal damage to the
components.

Affecting driveability,
emissions, and reliability.

Replace the rear axle lubricant
anytime the rear axle has been
submerged in water. Water may
have contaminated the rear axle
lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak
is suspected or other axle repair is
required.

TOWING POINTS

Due to local market requirements in some
countries, some vehicles may be equipped
with a recovery hook.

Recovery Hook Location

If your vehicle is equipped with a screw-in
recovery hook, it is located in the luggage
compartment under the floor cover.

If your vehicle is not equipped with a
recovery hook, you can purchase one from
your dealer.

Installing the Recovery Hook

There is an installation point for the
recovery hook located behind the fascia.

Note: The screw-in recovery hook has a
left-hand thread. Turn it counterclockwise
to install it. Make sure that the recovery hook
is fully tightened.

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