FORD 2013 Escape v.1 User Manual
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Getting the Services You Need...............201
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).....................203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only).......................203
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada.......................................................204
Literature....................................................205
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)............................................................205
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................206
Changing a Fuse...........................................207
Fuse Specification Chart..........................208
General Information.....................................217
Opening and Closing the Hood................217
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L
EcoBoost®..................................................218
EcoBoost®..................................................219
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................220
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L
EcoBoost®..................................................221
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L/2.0L
EcoBoost®..................................................221
Engine Oil Check...........................................221
Engine Coolant Check................................222
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................225
Brake Fluid Check........................................225
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................225
Fuel Filter........................................................225
Washer Fluid Check....................................225
Changing the Vehicle Battery.................226
Checking the Wiper Blades......................227
Changing the Wiper Blades......................227
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................228
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................229
Removing a Headlamp...............................231
Changing a Bulb............................................231
Bulb Specification Chart...........................235
General Information...................................236
Cleaning Products.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior..................................236
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237
Waxing..............................................................237
Cleaning the Engine....................................237
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................238
Cleaning the Interior...................................238
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens.......................239
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................239
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................240
Vehicle Storage............................................240
General Information...................................243
Tire Care..........................................................245
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257
Changing a Road Wheel...........................260
Technical Specifications...........................265
Engine Specifications.................................267
Motorcraft Parts...........................................267
Vehicle Identification Number...............269
Vehicle Certification Label.......................270
Transmission Code Designation............270
Technical Specifications............................271
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