dimensions FORD ESCAPE 2005 1.G Owners Manual

with specified synthetic lubricant anytime the unit is submerged in
water. Never engage the 4X4 feature while on dry pavement.
44X4 vehicles exposed for prolonged periods to temperatures less than
–40°C (-40°F) should change out the rear axle fluid to Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Ford part number
XY-75W140–QL meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 140 183
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4 Door mm (in.)
(1) Vehicle height/ Maximum
height*1770 (69.7)/1778 (70.0)*
(2) Front track / rear 1557 (61.3)/1548 (60.9)
(3) Overall width (body) 1780 (70.1)
(4) Wheelbase 2620 (103.1)
(5) Overall length 4442 (174.9)
* Denotes a 4x4 vehicle with optional 16”tires
2005 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
259

care ..........................................246
changing ..................177, 179, 186
checking the pressure ............246
label .........................................246
replacing ..................................251
rotating ....................................248
safety practices .......................251
sidewall information ...............242
snow tires and chains ............252
spare tire .................................178
terminology .............................241
tire grades ...............................240
treadwear ........................240, 250
Towing .......................................162
recreational towing .................167
trailer towing ..........................162
wrecker ....................................192
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................237
manual operation ....................142
Transmission
automatic operation ...............137
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....137
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................235
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
Turn signal ..................................41V
Vehicle dimensions ...................259
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................156
Ventilating your vehicle ...........134
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................213
Water, Driving through .............156
Windows
power .........................................53
rear wiper/washer .....................49
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....213
liftgate reservoir .....................213
operation ...................................48
replacing wiper blades .............49
Wrecker towing .........................192
2005 Escape(204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
272