oil filter FORD ESCAPE 2015 3.G Owners Manual

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only).............................................................198
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................199
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
Maintenance
General Information
....................................210
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............210
Under Hood Overview -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................212
Under Hood Overview -
2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................213
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L....................214
Engine Oil Dipstick -
2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L.................................................................215
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.6L
EcoBoost™.................................................215
Engine Oil Check
...........................................215
Engine Coolant Check
................................216
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................219
Brake Fluid Check.........................................219
Power Steering Fluid Check......................219
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................219
Fuel Filter
.........................................................219
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Checking the Wiper Blades
.......................221
Changing the Wiper Blades
......................221
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................222
Removing a Headlamp..............................224
Changing a Bulb...........................................224
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229
Vehicle Care
General Information
....................................231
Cleaning Products
........................................231 Cleaning the Exterior...................................231
Waxing.............................................................232
Cleaning the Engine
....................................232
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................233
Cleaning the Interior...................................233
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................233
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................234
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............235
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................235
Vehicle Storage
.............................................235
Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................238
Tire Care..........................................................240
Using Snow Chains.....................................254
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........255
Changing a Road Wheel...........................258
Technical Specifications...........................262
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
................................264
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................265
Vehicle Identification Number
................265
Vehicle Certification Label.......................266
Transmission Code Designation............267
Technical Specifications
..........................268
Audio System
General Information
....................................272
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: AM/FM/
CD..................................................................273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................275
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/
Satellite Radio.............................277
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/
CD..........................................................279
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir
A
Engine oil filler cap
B
Brake fluid reservoir
C
Battery
D
Power distribution box
E
Air filter assembly
F
Engine oil dipstick
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir
A
Engine oil dipstick
B
Brake fluid reservoir
C
Battery
D
Power distribution box
E
Air filter assembly
F
Engine oil filler cap
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
H
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
A
Engine coolant reservoir
B
Engine oil filler cap
C
Engine oil dipstick
D
Brake fluid reservoir
E
Battery
F
Power distribution box
G
Air filter assembly
H
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•
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts,
as these actions may weaken the
belt webbing. WARNINGS
On vehicles equipped with
seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong
detergents. Such products could
contaminate the side airbag system and
affect performance of the side airbag in a
collision. For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts
and seats equipped with side airbags:
•
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents when cleaning the
steering wheel or instrument panel
to avoid contamination of the airbag
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We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
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A. Long drivebelt is on first pulley groove
closest to engine B. Short drivebelt is on second pulley
groove farthest from engine
MOTORCRAFT PARTS 2.5L engine
2.0L EcoBoost® engine
1.6L EcoBoost®
engine
Component
FA-1910
FA-1908
FA-1908
Air filter
element
FL-910-S
Oil filter
BXT-96R-590
Battery
SP-530
SP-537
SP-532
Spark plugs
FP70
Cabin air filter
WW-2750 (driver side)
Windshield
wiper blade WW-2705 (passenger side)
WW-1106 (rear wiper)
We recommend Motorcraft replacement
parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance.
These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company ’s specifications and are
engineered for your vehicle. Use of other
parts may impact vehicle performance,
emissions and durability. Your warranty
may be void for any damage related to use
of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use
an oil filter that meets industry
performance specification
SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 420). VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
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Ford part number /
Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
1.7 lb (0.76 kg)
A/C refrigerant
2.0L EcoBoost
YN-12-D / WSH-M1C231-B
Motorcraft PAG
Refrigerant
Compressor Oil
4.5 fl oz (133 ml)
A/C refrigerant
compressor oil
1 Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid or
equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid
may cause degraded brake performance and not meet the Ford performance standards.
Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake system damage and possible failure.
2 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
3 Automatic transmissions that require Motorcraft MERCON LV transmission fluid should
only use Motorcraft MERCON LV transmission fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 420).
4 See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
5 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets
Ford specifications. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN
requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also
acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also
displays the API certification mark.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could
lead to engine damage that may not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel
economy performance standards of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC):
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Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying ENGINE
OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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