2024 Ford Escape Owner's Manual
Year:
2024
Make:
Ford
Model:
Escape
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of contents
5
Copyright ©
3
Contacting Us
21
Contacting Us
21
Introduction
23
About This Publication
23
Using This Publication
24
Warnings and Notes Used in This Publication
24
Symbols Glossary
25
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle
25
Data Privacy
28
Data Privacy
28
Service Data
29
Event Data
29
Settings Data
30
Connected Vehicle Data
30
Mobile Device Data
31
Emergency Call System Data
31
Environment
32
Protecting the Environment
32
Visual Search
33
Steering Wheel
33
Instrument Panel
34
Child Safety
35
Child Safety Precautions
35
Child Restraint Anchor Points
36
Child Restraints
37
Installing Child Restraints
38
Booster Seats
43
Child Safety Locks
45
Seatbelts
46
Seatbelt Precautions
46
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts
47
Sensitive Locking Mode
48
Automatic Locking Mode
48
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy
49
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
49
Seatbelt Reminder
50
Checking the Seatbelts
51
Seatbelt Extensions
52
Personal Safety System™
53
What Is the Personal Safety System
53
How Does the Personal Safety System Work
53
Personal Safety System Components
53
Airbags
54
How Do the Front Airbags Work
54
How Do the Side Airbags Work
54
How Do the Knee Airbags Work
55
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work
55
Airbag Precautions
56
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats
57
Children and Airbags
57
Front Passenger Sensing System
58
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
61
Disposing of Airbags
62
Pedestrian Alert System
63
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System
63
Pedestrian Alert System Videos
63
911 Assist
64
What Is 911 Assist
64
Emergency Call Requirements
64
Emergency Call Limitations
64
Keys and Remote Controls
65
Remote Control Limitations
65
Opening and Closing the Flip Key
65
Removing the Key Blade
66
Sounding the Panic Alarm
66
Locating Your Vehicle
66
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
66
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Remote Flip Key
68
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
69
Programming the Remote Control
69
Keys and Remote Controls Audible Warnings
69
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting
69
Doors and Locks
70
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle
70
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle
70
Autounlock
71
Autolock
71
Mislock
72
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings
72
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting
72
Keyless Entry
74
What Is Keyless Entry
74
Keyless Entry Limitations
74
Keyless Entry Settings
74
Using Keyless Entry
74
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting
75
Easy Entry and Exit
76
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work
76
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off
76
Liftgate
77
Liftgate Precautions
77
Opening the Liftgate
77
Closing the Liftgate
77
Liftgate
79
Liftgate Precautions
79
Opening the Liftgate
79
Switching the Power Liftgate On and Off
80
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height
80
Closing the Liftgate
80
Stopping the Liftgate Movement
81
Liftgate Obstacle Detection
82
Liftgate – Troubleshooting
82
Security
84
Passive Anti-Theft System
84
Anti-Theft Alarm System
84
Security – Troubleshooting
85
Steering Wheel
87
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
87
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off
87
Wipers and Washers
88
Wipers
88
Autowipers
88
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off
89
Reverse Wipe
89
Checking the Wiper Blades
90
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades
90
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades
90
Washers
91
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting
92
Exterior Lighting
93
Exterior Lighting Control
93
Headlamps
93
Headlamps – Troubleshooting
94
Autolamps
94
Exterior Lamps
95
Automatic High Beam Control
96
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting
98
Exterior Lighting Videos
99
Interior Lighting
100
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off
100
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off
100
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off
100
Interior Lamp Function
100
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness
100
Ambient Lighting
101
Windows
102
Opening and Closing the Windows
102
Window Bounce-Back
102
Locking the Rear Window Controls
103
Interior Mirror
104
Interior Mirror Precautions
104
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror
104
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
104
Exterior Mirrors
105
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors
105
Folding the Exterior Mirrors
105
Moonroof
106
Opening and Closing the Sunshade
106
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
106
Venting the Moonroof
107
Moonroof Bounce-Back
107
Instrument Cluster
108
Instrument Cluster Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™, Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
108
Instrument Cluster Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™, Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
109
Instrument Cluster Overview - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV), Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
110
Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
111
Instrument Cluster Overview - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
112
Instrument Cluster Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
113
Tachometer
113
Power Gauge
114
Speedometer
114
Fuel Gauge
114
Vehicle Range Display
114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
115
What Is the Information Bar
115
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
115
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
115
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators
117
Instrument Cluster Indicators
117
Instrument Cluster Display
119
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls
119
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
119
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
120
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
120
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
121
Personalized Settings
121
Fuel Economy Display - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
122
Fuel Economy Display - Excluding: Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
122
EV Coach
122
Electric Economy
123
Battery Charge
123
Brake Coach
123
Trip Summary
123
Vehicle Charging Status
124
Trip Computer
125
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
125
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
125
Resetting the Trip Computer
125
Trip Data
125
Head Up Display
126
What Is the Head Up Display
126
Switching the Head Up Display On and Off - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
126
Switching the Head Up Display On and Off - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
126
Head Up Display Settings - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
126
Head Up Display Settings - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
127
Head Up Display Indicators
128
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting
129
Remote Start
130
What Is Remote Start
130
Remote Start Limitations
130
Enabling Remote Start
130
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
130
Extending the Remote Start Duration
130
Remote Start Settings - Vehicles Without: Heated Steering Wheel
131
Remote Start Settings - Vehicles With: Heated Steering Wheel
131
Climate Control
133
Switching Climate Control On and Off
133
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
133
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
133
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
133
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
133
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
133
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
134
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
134
Setting the Temperature
134
Directing the Flow of Air
134
Auto Mode
134
Climate Control Hints
136
Climate Control
138
Switching Climate Control On and Off
138
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
138
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
138
Switching Defrost On and Off
138
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
138
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
139
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
139
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
139
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
139
Setting the Temperature
139
Directing the Flow of Air
139
Auto Mode
140
Climate Control Hints
141
Climate Control
143
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
143
Switching Climate Control On and Off
143
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
143
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
143
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
143
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
143
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
144
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
144
Setting the Temperature
144
Directing the Flow of Air
144
Climate Control Hints
145
Interior Air Quality
147
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
147
Locating the Cabin Air Filter
147
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
147
Refreshing the Interior Air
147
Front Seats
148
Front Seat Precautions
148
Sitting in the Correct Position
148
Manual Seats
149
Power Seats
151
Heated Seats
153
Rear Seats
155
Manual Seats
155
Rear Occupant Alert System
158
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
158
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Settings
159
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators
159
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings
160
Memory Function
161
What Is the Memory Function
161
Memory Function Precautions
161
Locating the Memory Function Buttons
161
Saving a Preset Position
161
Recalling a Preset Position
161
Garage Door Opener
163
Garage Door Opener Introduction
163
Garage Door Opener Precautions and Frequencies
163
Programming the Garage Door Opener
164
Garage Door Opener Additional Assistance
166
USB Ports
167
Locating the USB Ports
167
Playing Media Using the USB Port
167
Charging a Device
167
Power Outlet
169
What Is the Power Outlet
169
Power Outlet Precautions
169
Locating the Power Outlets
169
Wireless Accessory Charger
170
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
170
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
170
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger
170
Charging a Wireless Device
171
Storage
172
Cup Holders
172
Glasses Holder
172
Starting and Stopping the Engine
173
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions
173
Ignition Switch
173
Push Button Ignition Switch
174
Starting the Engine
174
Engine Block Heater
176
Stopping the Engine
177
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
179
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position
179
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting
180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
183
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
183
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work
183
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics
183
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators
183
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting
184
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
185
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting
186
Power Flow
187
Auto-Start-Stop
190
What Is Auto-Start-Stop
190
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
190
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off
190
Stopping the Engine
190
Restarting the Engine
190
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
191
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting
191
Fuel and Refueling
193
Fuel and Refueling Precautions
193
Fuel Quality
193
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
194
Running Out of Fuel
194
Refueling
196
Fuel Tank Capacity
201
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting
201
Catalytic Converter
203
What Is the Catalytic Converter
203
Catalytic Converter Precautions
203
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting
203
High Voltage Battery
204
What Is the High Voltage Battery
204
High Voltage Battery Precautions
204
High Voltage Battery Videos
204
Charging Your Vehicle
205
What is AC Charging
205
Charging Your Vehicle Precautions
205
Charging Equipment
206
Locating the Charge Port
208
Charge Port Indicators
209
AC Charging
210
Setting the Charging Schedule and Preferences
211
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting
217
Automatic Transmission
219
Automatic Transmission Precautions
219
Automatic Transmission Positions
219
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear
220
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators
220
Shifting Your Immobile Vehicle Out of Park (P)
220
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings
221
Temporary Neutral Mode
221
Automatic Return to Park (P)
222
Grade Assist - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), 1-Speed Automatic Transmission
223
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting
223
All-Wheel Drive
225
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work
225
All-Wheel Drive Precautions
225
All-Wheel Drive Limitations
225
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting
225
Brakes
226
Brake Precautions
226
Anti-Lock Braking System
226
Brake Over Accelerator
226
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir
226
Checking the Brake Fluid
227
Brake Fluid Specification
227
Brakes – Troubleshooting
228
Electric Parking Brake
229
What Is the Electric Parking Brake
229
Applying the Electric Parking Brake
229
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency
229
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
229
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
230
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning
230
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of Charge
230
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting
230
Reverse Brake Assist
232
What Is Reverse Brake Assist
232
How Does Reverse Brake Assist Work
232
Reverse Brake Assist Precautions
232
Switching Reverse Brake Assist On and Off
233
Overriding Reverse Brake Assist
233
Reverse Brake Assist Indicators
233
Reverse Brake Assist – Troubleshooting
234
Hill Start Assist
236
What Is Hill Start Assist
236
How Does Hill Start Assist Work
236
Hill Start Assist Precautions
236
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting
236
Auto Hold
237
How Does Auto Hold Work
237
Switching Auto Hold On and Off
237
Using Auto Hold
237
Auto Hold Indicators
238
Traction Control
239
What Is Traction Control
239
How Does Traction Control Work
239
Switching Traction Control On and Off
239
Traction Control Indicator
239
Traction Control – Troubleshooting
239
Stability Control
241
What Is Stability Control
241
How Does Stability Control Work
241
Switching Stability Control On and Off
241
Stability Control Indicator
241
Steering
242
Electric Power Steering
242
Steering – Troubleshooting
242
Parking Aids
245
Parking Aid Precautions
245
Switching Parking Aid On and Off
245
Rear Parking Aid
246
Front Parking Aid
246
Side Parking Aid
247
Parking Aid Indicators
249
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting
249
Rear View Camera
251
What Is the Rear View Camera
251
Rear View Camera Precautions
251
Rear View Camera Limitations
251
Locating the Rear View Camera
251
Rear View Camera Guide Lines
251
Rear View Camera Settings
252
360 Degree Camera
254
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work
254
360 Degree Camera Precautions
254
360 Degree Camera Limitations
254
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras
254
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines
254
Switching the 360 Degree Camera On and Off
255
Switching the 360 Degree Camera View
256
Active Park Assist
257
What Is Active Park Assist
257
Active Park Assist Precautions
257
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off
257
Entering a Parallel Parking Space
257
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space
258
Exiting a Parking Space
258
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting
259
Cruise Control
261
What Is Cruise Control
261
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
261
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
261
Canceling the Set Speed
262
Resuming the Set Speed
262
Cruise Control Indicators
262
Adaptive Cruise Control
263
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work
263
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions
263
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations
264
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off
265
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation
266
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed
266
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap
267
Canceling the Set Speed
268
Resuming the Set Speed
268
Overriding the Set Speed
268
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators
268
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
268
Lane Centering
268
Lane Centering – Troubleshooting
271
Predictive Speed Assist
272
Predictive Speed Assist – Troubleshooting
276
Drive Mode Control
277
What Is Drive Mode Control - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™
277
What Is Drive Mode Control - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
277
Selecting a Drive Mode
278
Drive Modes
278
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes
278
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive Modes – Troubleshooting
280
Eco Coach
281
What Is Eco Coach
281
How Does Eco Coach Work
281
How Does Instantaneous Efficiency Level Work
281
Viewing the Instantaneous Efficiency Level - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
281
Viewing the Instantaneous Efficiency Level - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
281
How Does Trip Summary Work
281
Viewing the Trip Summary - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
282
Viewing the Trip Summary - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
282
Lane Keeping System
283
What Is the Lane Keeping System
283
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work
283
Lane Keeping System Precautions
283
Lane Keeping System Limitations
284
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off
284
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode
284
Alert Mode
284
Aid Mode
285
Alert and Aid Mode
285
Lane Keeping System Indicators - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
286
Lane Keeping System Indicators - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
286
Blind Spot Assist
287
Blind Spot Assist with Trailer Coverage
289
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting
292
Blind Spot Information System
293
What Is Blind Spot Information System
293
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work
293
Blind Spot Information System Precautions
293
Blind Spot Information System Limitations
293
Blind Spot Information System Requirements
294
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off
294
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors
294
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer Coverage
294
Blind Spot Information System Indicators
296
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting
296
Cross Traffic Alert
298
What Is Cross Traffic Alert
298
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work
298
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions
298
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations
298
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off
299
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors
299
Cross Traffic Alert With Trailer Coverage
299
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators
300
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting
300
Pre-Collision Assist
301
What Is Pre-Collision Assist
301
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work
301
How Does Pre-Collision Assist with Intersection Assist Work
302
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions
302
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
302
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors - Vehicles Without: Adaptive Cruise Control
303
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
303
Distance Indication
303
Forward Collision Warning
304
Automatic Emergency Braking
304
Evasive Steering Assist
305
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting
305
Speed Sign Recognition
307
What Is Speed Sign Recognition
307
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work
307
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions
307
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations
307
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators
307
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning
308
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance
308
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting
308
Driver Alert
309
What Is Driver Alert
309
How Does Driver Alert Work
309
Driver Alert Precautions
309
Switching Driver Alert On and Off
309
Resetting Driver Alert
309
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting
310
Load Carrying
311
Load Carrying Precautions
311
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels
312
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating
312
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
312
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
312
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating
312
Calculating Payload
313
Calculating the Load Limit
313
Roof Rack
315
Luggage Compartment
317
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover
317
Luggage Compartment Anchor Points
318
Connecting a Trailer
319
Connecting a Trailer Precautions
319
Connecting a Trailer
319
Towing a Trailer
321
Towing a Trailer Precautions
321
Trailer Brake Precautions
321
Towing a Trailer Limitations
322
Loading Your Trailer
322
Trailer Towing Hints
322
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft
323
Towing Weights and Dimensions
324
Trailer Sway Control
326
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work
326
Trailer Sway Control Precautions
326
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off
326
Driving Hints
327
Cold Weather Precautions
327
Driving on Snow and Ice
327
Preconditioning Your Vehicle for Cold Weather Driving - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
327
Breaking-In
327
Driving Economically
327
Driving in Special Conditions
328
Driving Through Shallow Water
329
Floor Mats
329
Crash and Breakdown Information
331
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
331
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off
332
Jump Starting the Vehicle
332
Post-Crash Alert System
335
Post-Collision Braking
335
Automatic Crash Shutoff
335
Recovery Towing
336
Transporting the Vehicle
337
Fail-Safe Cooling
337
Towing Your Vehicle
339
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions
339
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - AWD, Excluding: Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
339
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - FWD, Excluding: Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
339
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
339
Emergency Towing - Excluding: Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
340
Emergency Towing - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
340
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
341
Customer Assistance
342
Getting the Services You Need
342
In California (U.S. Only)
343
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
344
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
345
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
345
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
347
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
347
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
347
Fuses
349
Fuse Precautions
349
Under Hood Fuse Box
349
Body Control Module Fuse Box
355
Identifying Fuse Types
357
Fuses – Troubleshooting
357
Maintenance
358
Maintenance Precautions
358
Opening and Closing the Hood
358
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™
360
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™
361
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L Duratec, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
362
Engine Oil
363
Engine Air Filter
364
Coolant
368
12V Battery
371
12V Battery – Troubleshooting
375
Adjusting the Headlamps
377
Maintenance Videos
378
Vehicle Care
379
Cleaning Products
379
Cleaning the Exterior
380
Cleaning the Interior
381
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
383
Waxing Your Vehicle
384
Storing Your Vehicle
385
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage
385
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage
386
Wheel and Tire Information
387
Locating the Tire label
387
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
387
Information on the Tire Sidewall
388
Glossary of Tire Terminology
393
Tire Replacement Requirements
394
Using Snow Chains
396
Tire Care
398
Checking the Tire Pressures
398
Inflating the Tires
398
Inspecting the Tire for Wear
399
Inspecting the Tire for Damage
400
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems
404
Tire Rotation
404
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
406
What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
406
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview
406
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions
407
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations
407
Viewing the Tire Pressures
408
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting
408
Changing a Road Wheel
410
Changing a Flat Tire
410
Wheel Nuts
415
Capacities and Specifications
416
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™
416
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™
417
Engine Specifications - 2.5L Duratec, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
418
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™
419
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™
419
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L Duratec, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
420
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
420
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
422
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.5L Duratec, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
423
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
424
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
425
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L Duratec, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)
426
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L Duratec, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
427
Fuel Tank Capacity - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™
427
Fuel Tank Capacity - 2.5L Duratec, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)
428
Fuel Tank Capacity - 2.5L Duratec, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
429
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
430
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
430
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.5L Duratec, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
431
Washer Fluid Specification
432
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
433
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification - 1-Speed Automatic Transmission
433
Brake Fluid Specification
434
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification
435
Vehicle Identification
436
Vehicle Identification Number
436
Connected Vehicle
437
What Is a Connected Vehicle
437
Connected Vehicle Requirements
437
Connected Vehicle Limitations
437
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
437
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network
437
Connected Vehicle Settings
438
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting
438
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
440
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
440
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
440
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting
441
Audio System
442
Audio System Precautions
442
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off
442
Selecting the Audio Source
442
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source
442
Adjusting the Volume
442
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off
442
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off
442
Setting a Memory Preset
443
Muting the Audio
443
Scrolling Through Menu Items
443
Selecting a Menu Item
443
Adjusting the Sound Settings
443
Setting the Clock and Date
443
FM Radio
443
Switching the Display On and Off
444
Digital Radio
444
Satellite Radio
445
Center Display Overview
447
Center Display Precautions
447
Center Display Limitations
447
Status Bar
447
Feature Bar - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Center Display Screen
448
Home Screen - Vehicles With: 13.2 Inch Center Display Screen
448
Information On Demand Screen - Vehicles With: 13.2 Inch Center Display Screen
449
Rebooting the Center Display
449
Voice Interaction
450
What is Voice Interaction
450
Setting the Wake Word
450
Beginning a Voice Interaction
450
Voice Interaction Examples
450
Alexa Built-In
452
What is Alexa Built-In
452
Alexa Built-In Requirements
452
Signing In to Your Account
452
Using Alexa Built-In
452
Alexa Built-In Settings
452
Phone
454
Phone Precautions
454
Connecting Your Phone
454
Phone Menu
454
Making and Receiving a Phone Call
456
Sending and Receiving a Text Message
457
Switching Text Message Notification On and Off
458
Bluetooth®
459
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device
459
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®
459
Apps
460
App Precautions
460
App Requirements
460
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device
460
Enabling Apps on an Android Device
460
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off
460
Switching Android Auto On and Off
461
Navigation
462
Connected Navigation
462
Accessing Navigation
462
Navigation Map Updates
462
Adjusting the Map
462
Live Traffic
462
Setting a Destination
462
Waypoints
463
Route Guidance
463
Vehicle Software Updates
464
Vehicle Software Updates
464
Software Update Settings
464
Software Update Indicators
465
Vehicle System Reset
466
Performing a System Reset
466
Ford Protect
467
What Is Ford Protect
467
Scheduled Maintenance
469
General Maintenance Information
469
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
472
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
475
Customer Information
478
Rollover Warning
478
The Better Business Bureau Auto Line Program
478
The Mediation and Arbitration Program
479
Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual
479
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States
480
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada
480
Third Party Software Copyright Acknowledgment
481
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
481
Perchlorate
524
Replacement Parts Recommendation
524
Mobile Communications Equipment
525
End User License Agreement
525
Emission Law
550
Export Unique Options
551
Warranty Information
552
Appendices
554
Electromagnetic Compatibility
554
Index
557
2024 Ford Escape Overview
Introduction
The 2024 Ford Escape is a versatile compact SUV that seamlessly blends style, performance, and cutting-edge technology. With its eye-catching design, spacious interior, and a suite of advanced features, it’s tailored to meet the needs of modern drivers. Whether you're commuting to work or embarking on a weekend adventure, the Escape promises to elevate every journey with its remarkable capabilities and comfort.
Powertrains
The 2024 Ford Escape offers an impressive range of powertrains to cater to diverse driving preferences. With a choice between an energetic 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine that delivers exceptional fuel economy and a robust 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine for those seeking a thrilling drive, you can easily find the perfect balance of power and efficiency. Additionally, for environmentally conscious drivers, Ford continues to expand its hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, allowing for an even greener driving experience while maintaining performance.
Trims
The Ford Escape is available in a variety of well-equipped trims, including the base S, the mid-level SE, the sporty Titanium, and the luxurious Platinum. Each trim level offers unique features and customization options, ensuring that there's a perfect match for every driver. From practical tech to premium interior materials, the Escape’s trims allow customers to personalize their vehicle according to their preferences and lifestyle.
Features
The 2024 Escape is packed with advanced features designed to enhance both convenience and safety. Notable highlights include Ford’s latest SYNC infotainment system with a user-friendly touchscreen, smartphone integration, and an array of driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Additionally, the spacious cargo area and smart storage solutions make it ideal for active families and those on the go.
Owners Manual
The 2024 Ford Escape comes with a comprehensive owner's manual containing essential information about features, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. This invaluable resource ensures that owners can maximize their vehicle’s potential while promoting optimal performance and longevity. By providing clear guidance and support, the manual empowers Escape owners to fully enjoy their driving experience.
User manual download
The Ford Escape owner manual for the 2024 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2024 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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